Shelley DeCoste

“I volunteer as a mock interviewer for Making Changes as it gives me an opportunity to use my Human Resource background, as well as the 10 years working with ESL Adult Students from most continents. I feel compelled to share my experience and assist our New Canadians with improving their English to improve their lives. ”

Shelley DeCoste was born in Nova Scotia, Canada.  She moved to Calgary after graduating from university almost 50 years ago.  Following a career in Human Resources with the local Oil & Gas Industry, she took early retirement. 

She then became certified as an English-as-a-Second Language international instructor, teaching English overseas for 10 years. 

Upon returning to Calgary two years ago, she fully retired and sought volunteer opportunities that fit her experience. 

Shelley works with Making Changes on a 'needs only' basis acting as a mock interviewer to new Canadians seeking local employment.

All persons welcome at making changes

Making Changes acknowledges the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy which includes the Siksika, Piikani, Kainai, the Tsuut’ina Nation and Stoney Nakoda Nations of Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley and the Metis people of Alberta, Regions 5 & 6. We honour the hardships that were endured by the peoples on this land to allow us to be in this space to do the work that we do in our community. We respect the culture of the peoples who walk through our doors and we strive to provide space for them. We acknowledge that Indigenous peoples continue to experience hardships and our agency will be champions for change in our daily service to community. Making Changes is committed to inclusivity and recognition of all peoples who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.