Ken Lima-Coelho
Director since 2021
President & CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area
Ken is a passionate storyteller and connector with over 25 years of experience in broadcasting, brand and fund development, the arts and community-building.
A graduate of the University of Calgary in communications and the University of King’s College (Halifax) in journalism, Ken has just begun an exciting new role as President & CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area, a charity devoted to helping kids succeed through mentorship. This builds on youth-serving experience he enjoyed previously as Vice President, Community Engagement for YMCA Calgary.
As a journalist, Ken held increasingly senior positions at CBC Calgary in television, radio and communications, marketing and brand over 15 years.
He also served as Vice President of Development at Glenbow Museum and also lead both the educational and visitor experience portfolios for the museum.
Ken is a well-known and busy community emcee for numerous organizations including The Calgary Foundation, University of Calgary, Mount Royal University, Calgary Economic Development and the Calgary Stampede.
As a volunteer, Ken is currently a board director with The Calgary Foundation, and a member of the Foundation’s Major and Signature Grants Committee. He’s also a board director with Honens and is a founding member of the Calgary Chamber’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
In June 2020, Ken received The Calgary Award for Community Advocate – Individual from The City of Calgary. In Dec 2022, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal in recognition of his significant contributions to the province through community service.
In his spare time, Ken is a founding member of the well-known comedy a cappella group The Heebee-jeebees, a husband and the father of two cool kids, one who loves hockey and the other who loves singing and dancing.