Enactus is an internationally recognized organization present across more than 2,000 university campuses spanning 35 diverse countries. At each campus, teams of students come together to create tangible, sustainable social enterprises, and subsequently demonstrate the positive effects they have had on individuals, the environment, and economic well-being through a series of competitive events.
Our vision is to create a powerful network of student leaders, united by a shared purpose, who actively engage in creating a positive social impact and leave a lasting legacy within their communities and beyond.
We are dedicated to building a vibrant organization fueled by passionate student leaders who take action and lead the creation of meaningful, sustainable projects that generate positive impact through entrepreneurial action.
Kirsten is a fourth-year business student at Acadia University, majoring in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. She is a leader in the business school, with roles as the Entrepreneur-In-Residence for The Path, a student start up incubator, Innovation Lead for the entrepreneurial program, Launchbox, and as VP Marketing for the Acadia Business Society. As President of Enactus Acadia, a social entrepreneurship group focused on creating positive impact in the community through innovation, she has led the development of multiple initiatives which have earned recognition at regional and national competitions. Kirsten is actively engaged in building entrepreneurial and experiential learning experiences for students, as well as developing initiatives that tackle community issues including food insecurity.As a Co-op student, Kirsten has gained experience working in marketing and business development roles within two economic development agencies in Nova Scotia, and as an Impact Consultant with Common Good Solutions. In these roles, she has worked hands on with local small businesses, non-profits, and innovative social enterprises on projects including marketing strategies, business plans, and impact measurement.This year, Kirsten was awarded the Frank H. Sobey award for Excellence in Business Studies, an Enactus Canada HSBC Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Award, and the F.C Manning School of Business Advisory Board Impact Award.
October 2022 – Enactus Acadia’s first General Meeting with new leadership
October 2022 – Enactus Acadia recruits its first Faculty Advisor, Ashley Doyle!
November 2022 – Launch our first pilot of our project, Foodsharing
February 2023 – Hosted the first Enactus Student Entrepreneurship Case Competition
February 2023 – Enactus team hosts a campus clean up day
March 2023 – Attending our first Regional Exposition as a team in Halifax Winning 2nd in TD Entrepreneurship Challenge & 3rd in Scotiabank Climate Action
May 2023 – Attending the National Exposition in Montreal, President, Kirsten wins HSBC Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Award
June 2023 – Enactus Acadia Leadership team completes strategic planning for long term success
