Edmonton Unlimited

Living and working in Canada, the US, UK and Europe, Warren has served as a C-suite
executive for publicly-traded companies, academic institutions and government-business
enterprises. Most recently, as Chief Executive Officer of Vancouver Economic Commission, she
led the team in attracting $3B in foreign direct investment to the region, with a portfolio including
the Vancouver Film Commission, the world’s largest animation and visual effects sector, smart
cities technologies such as AI, 5G and quantum computing, and the green and impact
economies.

In more than two decades as a tech advisor, Warren’s track-record includes mergers and
acquisitions for digital distribution and digital IP, raising capital and liquidity events for tech
companies, consulting to national media funds, hedge funds, crowdfunds, and coaching
executives on strategic growth and monetization.

Earlier in her career, she was the start-up COO of a broadcast software company that she and
her partners took to the Nasdaq and grew to a $300M market cap. Warren has a bachelor’s
degree in physics from Reed College in Portland, Oregon, with a focus on climate change; and
a master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York,
where she did her original thesis work onsite at MIT covering the launch of its digital Media Lab.

Erin is responsible for positioning the organization as an inclusive global innovation capital – a city of innovators tackling the world’ thorniest challenges. This includes the portfolios of marketing and public relations, research and performance management, and community engagement and events.

Erin is a business strategist, with a drive to take on large organizational challenges. With nearly 20 years of experience, she has a track record of delivering exceptional results while focusing on strategic planning, client experience, research, marketing, brand, communications, sponsorships, fund development and product management. Her efforts have directly contributed to positive brand value and exceptional stakeholder experiences during her senior leadership and executive roles in the financial services, non-profit and charitable sectors.

In 2021, Erin completed the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree from Royal Roads University, with a focus on leadership, culture, and communication. She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Values-Based Leadership and a Graduate Certificate in Professional Communication Management from Royal Roads. She is a purpose-driven leader that connects with others through values to mobilize collective success.