Our Team

Matt Leung is the Program Manager with the Communities ChooseWell Team, and a self-titled Professional Child (Yes, he has business cards). With over 15-years’ experience working in recreation and education, Matt specializes in inspiring people of all ages to play. And as a former university football player turned dance-fitness trainer – Matt has a passion for many different forms of movement and physical activity!  Matt loves mixing work and play – especially when it comes to travel. He has facilitated trainings and workshops all over North America and has even had the chance to dance with children and families in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Matt is a graduate of the School of Leadership at Royal Roads University and has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary.

Mackenzie Golden is a Program Officer at Communities ChooseWell. She is a recent graduate from Mount Royal University, with  a Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Recreation Management. Her academic journey has been complemented by her hands-on experience in the recreation industry during her university years. This developed her passion for providing accessible opportunities for people to live a healthy lifestyle through recreation and healthy eating.  In her free time, Mackenzie enjoys a round of golf (regular and frisbee), going for a run, and a good old  board game night!

Kayla MacIntosh is a program officer with the Communities ChooseWell Team and is passionate about storytelling in all forms. She has a love for theatre, film, travel, and good food (especially potatoes). In 2021, she graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of History and a minor of Management and Society. Kayla believes that listening to, and sharing the stories of communities is vital in facilitating accessible active living and healthy eating opportunities for all.

Maddison Drader is a Program Officer with the Communities ChooseWell Team and is a passionate CrossFit athlete and coach. Don’t be fooled by her dedication to health and fitness, she’s also a lover of all things chocolate, ice cream and coffee related – a true foodie at heart. In addition to her degree in Health and Physical Education, Maddison has worked in recreation for the past five years and is an advocate for a holistic approach to health. Maddison looks forward to supporting Champions to develop and foster environments where active living and healthy eating is accessible and inclusive to all.