About us
We believe every child should have access to learning basic mental health skills that build their self-competency to live a great life
Making Fledge-lings
Fledge draws inspiration from the word "fledgling," symbolizing the transformative stage of a young bird learning to fly. We view students as fledglings, embarking on their journey of growth and acquiring the essential skills to thrive in their unique environments. We provide them with the tools and support they need to become confident and capable young adults, as they prepare to leave the nest and venture into the real world.
A holistic approach to learning
At Fledge, we bridge the gap between a child's academic success and mental wellbeing, providing a comprehensive solution to a complex problem. We ensure that no child is left unheard, no challenge goes unnoticed.
Working to make the next generation of mental health tools
Jenna Galloway
Founder & CEO
Arielle Fitzgerald
Head of Growth and Partnerships
Brett Klassen
Chief Technical Officer
Andy van der Raadt
Engineering and Design
Dr. Dora Tam
Volunteer Research Lead
Guided by industry experts and educators
Dr. Paul Arnold
Director, The Mathison Cenre for Mental Health & Education
Dr. Paul Arnold is the inaugural Director of The Mathison Centre for Mental Health & Education and the Alberta Innovates Translational Health Chair in Child and Youth Mental Health at the University of Calgary. He is a Professor with the Department of Psychiatry, and a child and adolescent psychiatrist practicing at Alberta Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Bonnieca Islam
Paediatrics Professor, University of Alberta
Dr. Bonnieca Islam is an Associate Teaching Professor with the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. She works and teaches as a general pediatrician in Edmonton at the Stollery Children’s Hospital, the Northeast Community Health Centre and the New Canadians Health Centre.
Sara L. Austin
Founder & CEO of Children First Canada
Sara is a world class champion for children, with more than 25 years of experience advocating for the rights of kids in Canada and on the global stage. As the Founder and CEO of Children First Canada, she currently leads a national movement to make Canada the best place in the world for kids to grow up.
Eleni Stroulia
Vice Dean of Science, University Of Alberta
Professor in the Department of Computing Science and Vice Dean of Science at the University of Alberta. From 2011-2016, she held the NSERC/AITF Industrial Research Chair on Service Systems Management with IBM. Her research focuses on industry-driven problems, adopting AI and machine-learning methods to improve or automate tasks. She has played leadership roles in the GRAND and AGE-WELL Networks of Centres of Excellence.
Dr. Jacqueline Leighton
Professor & Vice Dean, Faculty of Education
Development & Faculty Affairs at the University of Alberta. Dr. Leighton’s research focuses on human development and cognition, involving the interplay of affective, cognitive and social variables in the learning environments in which human beings develop and grow. As a testing specialist and registered psychologist, she has served as a member of technical advisory committees to ACT, College Board, Educational Testing Service, and Pearson.
Tom Hodson
Former President of SMART Technologies
Tom Hodson is a collaborative and inclusive leader with a focus on creating customer-centric enterprises. He has a proven track record of creating winning team cultures, satisfied customers, and exceptional business results. Tom is the co-author of the internationally acclaimed business book "A Blueprint for Winning with Today's Customer" and holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.
