Ashley Sisco

Dr. Ashley Sisco is a professional research consultant and academic who brings over 20 years of experience working with Indigenous communities across Canada and in Australia as a settler (non-Indigenous person) in allyship, listening, unlearning / learning, supporting and advocating. As the Owner & CEO of SISCO, Ashley leads and supports a majority Indigenous team that provides research, evaluation, planning, facilitation, and training services to Indigenous communities, organizations, and partners (including post-secondary institutions and all levels of government) in Canada, the United States, Latin America and Australia. Ashley is also an Assistant Professor for Huron College’s Management and Organizational Studies, as well as Western University’s Faculty of Education, and School of Indigenous Studies. She also volunteers her time as a Board Member for the London Chamber of Commerce.
Prior to establishing SISCO in 2010, and then incorporating in 2014, Ashley worked as a Strategic Advisor on Indigenous programming for Thames Valley District School Board (2012-2013), an Associate and Consultant with the Indigenous Consulting firm NVision Insight Group (2012-2017), and a Research Associate with the Conference Board of Canada (2006-2010).
Ashley completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship and PhD in Education with Western University and the University of Wollongong, respectively. She has an MA in Canadian Studies (Indigenous Studies and Northern Stream) with Carleton University, and an Honours BA in Anthropology from Western University.

Alisha Fowler

Alisha Fowler is a settler of Irish and English descent, committed to working in allyship with Indigenous communities and people. Alisha is also a feminist leader who is dedicated to creating a workplace that is safe and inclusive for people all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, and neurotypes. She has a BA in Sociology and over two decades of senior management experience. As Chief Operating Officer, she manages all business operations, including human resources, policy development and implementation, payroll and compensation, and project workflow. She also works closely with the CEO on organizational strategic planning, relationship and business development, and financial management. In her spare time, Alisha enjoys spending time with her partner and children, drinking tea while reading, walking while listening to music, and binge watching good (and also bad) shows.

Jana George

Jana George is the Manager of Research and Policy Development with SISCO and a member of Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation (CKSPFN). She started as a part-time and occasional contractor at the Research Assistant level with SISCO in 2016, while she was completing her schooling. In 2020, she became a full-time Research Assistant and integral member of the team. In 2022, Jana was promoted to Manager, and now manages research staff, subcontractors and multiple complex projects at one time proficiently, reporting directly to the Director of Operations and CEO. Jana has worked with federal, territorial, and provincial governments, as well as First Nations organizations and communities in her time with SISCO.
Prior to joining SISCO, Jana was a Policy Analyst Intern for Indigenous Services Canada, a Communications Analyst for the Royal Bank of Canada (both in 2019) and the Entrepreneurship Community Liaison for Lambton College between 2016 and 2018. She has also worked for CKSPFN directly as an Administrative Assistant in 2015. Jana has a B.A. in First Nations Studies from Western University and an M.A. from the University of Waterloo in Public Service. In her spare time, Jana spends time with family, including her beloved dog Lynyrd, and coaches her brother in competitive boxing.

Adam Sisco

SISCO routinely works with Adam Sisco Web Development on projects involving web development or programming services. Adam has custom developed countless websites, online courses (and platforms), as well as tools, including the First Nations Consultation Advocate, First Nations Economic Toolkits, and more. Adam is very respectful in his service of First Nations and understands and respects the importance of data privacy, Indigenous data sovereignty and accessibility of the tools he develops.

Katie Wilhelm

Katie is a proud Indigenous person and is a band member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation of Neyaashiinigmiing. Katie brings extensive experience as a graphic designer, artist and advocate for community building. She graduated from Fanshawe College in London, Canada with an Ontario Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design, and In 2017, became a Certified Registered Graphic Designer with the Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD).

Greg Graham, M.Eng., B.Sc. (Hon.)

Russell Evans, PhD

Sara Mai Chitty, MA

Bryanne Smart, MPEd

Tehya Quachegan

Shannon Winters, PhD