Karen Bell

President

Karen’s passion for celebrating other people’s success has helped her to launch the Livelihood Improvement Community Organization (LICO). From an early age Karen has loved seeing friends, family, and even strangers achieve greatness in their lives. This exciting new turn will help her to witness and help more people achieve their greatness. She is the president of LICO and the owner of TRU Potential.

Sheldon Shaw

Chair Person

Sheldon is both a producer and director. His involvement with LICO began after producing content for The SLIP workshops, and he has witnessed the growth of many participants. He is the owner of Potential Films.

Lorna Beckford 

Secretary

Lorna Beckford is a Mental Health worker with a more than a decade of success supporting and empowering those who suffer with severe mental illness. Lorna specializes in trauma and regularly attends regional training sessions to learn new mental health trends, such as peer support, mental wellness, and group facilitation.
A strong believer in the power of resiliency and positive thinking, Lorna regularly develops internal wellness, therapeutic groups to assist, empower and support the clients she serves with effective mental health group facilitation techniques. Lorna enjoys a good Netflix binge, watching the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors but can also be found lounging on her couch with a good book.

Olukemi is a psychologist who continually uses her personal and career experiences, as well as her Christian faith, as a foundation to help her clients overcome post-traumatic stress disorder and provide them with the support they need to get through the difficulties of life. While her focus is on youth care, she also provides services for children, adults and families dealing with traumatic situations of their own. She is the owner of Rapha Holistic & Therapeutic Services.

David Potocki

Advisor

Today, David’s more dedicated than ever to assisting fellow entrepreneurs, having experienced the struggles of running a business firsthand. Recognizing a gap in traditional bookkeeping, David teamed up with Maria Mejia to create innovative solutions for setting clients on the path to success. Together, they offer a unique blend of skills and vision to support businesses in their growth journey. He is co-owner of Your Financial Success Matrix.

Maria Mejia

 Advisor

Maria is driven by her passion for assisting entrepreneurs in navigating the complexities of their finances. Her goal is to empower entrepreneurs beyond tax compliance, helping them leverage financial data for business growth. Maria’s deep love for accounting, bookkeeping, continuous learning, and technology fuels her ultimate life goal: helping individuals grasp the intricacies of finance. She is the co-owner of Your Financial Success Matrix.