Brenda Herchmer is the owner of Grassroots Enterprises, a company specializing in community building. She has worked for Alberta Recreation and Parks Association, taught at Niagara...view moreBrenda Herchmer is the owner of Grassroots Enterprises, a company specializing in community building. She has worked for Alberta Recreation and Parks Association, taught at Niagara College, managed the Niagara Centre for Community Leadership, and worked in municipal recreation. Brenda is an avid blogger, writes a weekly newspaper column, and has written three books. She has been acknowledged as a YWCA Woman of Distinction and as winner of the Toastmasters Communication and Leadership Award. Brenda and her husband Vince raised their blended family of three active sons in Ontario but are now enjoying their adventures in Edmonton as official empty nesters.view less