Our
Team

Nick Kuzyk

Founder & Principal

Upon earning an HBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the UWO in 2002, Nick moved to Calgary to become a Business Analyst with Basek Holdings Inc., a private investment company. With Basek, he worked with start-up entities to analyze and refine business plans, help raise capital, and also screen investment opportunities.

In 2004, Nick worked at Overlord Financial Inc. (which became Aston Hill Financial), a firm founded by income trust inventor Marcel Tremblay. There, he assisted the firm and its subsidiaries with financial modeling, equity analysis and investor relations. From 2006-2007, Nick founded his own consultancy, Meadowbank Strategic Partners Inc., which served the clients named herein, among others.

In 2008, Nick earned his MBA (Ivey) and graduated on the Dean’s List. During the program, he co-organized a class trip to spend a day with Warren Buffett in Omaha, NB. Afterwards, Nick accepted the role of Sr. Business Development Associate with Kinder Morgan Canada Terminals. At KMCT, he expanded his expertise in financial modeling with a focus on midstream asset acquisitions, due diligence and business development.

In 2012, Nick accepted the role of Senior Financial Lead in the Competitive Process group of the Alberta Electric System Operator, where he helped structure its first public-private-partnership for critical transmission infrastructure. Then after joining Keyera (TSX:KEY) in 2013 and working in Corporate Development on acquisitions and divestitures until late 2014, he worked as the company’s Manager of Investor Relations until 2018.

From 2018 to 2020, Nick was the Chief Strategy Officer & SVP Capital Markets at High Tide Inc. (CSE:HITI), a leading cannabis retailer that he helped take public and grow through a series of financings and acquisitions. In mid-2020, Nick re-opened his consultancy (Meadowbank) to provide corporate clients with scalable investor relations services and offer assistance in other practice areas including but not limited to business development, capital markets, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and strategy.

In his personal time, Nick enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf. His travels currently span 47 countries. In the community, he has been serving on the board of directors of the Oneball Charitable Cancer Organization since 2011 and has been a board member of the Alberta chapter of the Canadian Investor Relations Institute since 2017.

Gabriella Martin

Communications Specialist

Gabriella (Gaby) joined Meadowbank as its Communications Specialist in early 2022 to write news releases and draft other content, perform business development outreach activities, conduct research, assist with client relations and service provider management as well as perform other administrative duties. Also based in Calgary, Gaby has a Bachelor of Arts (History) from Mount Royal University, is an avid reader and loves her Labrador Retriever named Millie.

Darci-Jane McAulay

Senior Consultant

Darci-Jane McAulay is a senior community relations, communications, public policy and public relations practitioner with over 25 years of experience in the energy sector government, First Nations and broadcasting.

She began her career as a news reporter with various media outlets in British Columbia before becoming the first non-aboriginal communications and public relations manager for a British Columbia First Nation. As the Communications Director for a British Columbia senator, Darci-Jane managed strategic government communications issues in the Okanagan Valley and in Ottawa. Back in her hometown of Calgary, she was the Manager of Community Relations for EnCana for over 12 years where she successfully led a team of 15 people and contributed to the company’s ability to maintain its social license to operate in sensitive communities. Darci’s experience also includes managing corporate communications departments for Paramount Resources Ltd., GLJ Ltd., and Calgary Co-op. Her strengths include community relations and engagement, regulatory compliance, crisis management, event planning and media relations.

Morgan Thomas

IR Associate

Morgan joined the Meadowbank team in 2025 as an Investor Relations Associate for the summer. She holds a Financial Services diploma from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), where she developed a strong foundation in finance and communication. During her time at SAIT, Morgan was actively involved in the SAIT Finance Society, where she played a key role in promoting financial literacy and increasing student engagement with financial topics. Passionate about the evolving landscape of Investor Relations, Morgan is eager to deepen her knowledge and contribute meaningfully to Meadowbank’s communications with stakeholders.

Caitlin Cheadle

Areas of Expertise: writing, presentations, social media, IR websites
Based: Nanaimo, British Columbia (PST)

As the Founder of Cache Communications Inc., Caitlin is a former journalist and magazine editor who has worked as a communications and marketing consultant in the capital markets for the past seven years. She has created and deployed successful investor marketing campaigns and communications strategies for public and private companies in the tech, biotech, gaming, cannabis, psychedelics, and mining sectors.

Caitlin works directly with companies to build marketing strategies and position them effectively in order to attract and maintain investor interest. She creates and develops investor pitch decks, websites, blog posts, shareholder newsletters, research reports, landing pages, e-mail marketing campaigns, press releases, and native content. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications including Business Insider, Zero Hedge, Visual Capitalist and the National Post.

Shauna Mason

Areas of Expertise: ESG, investor relations, governance, stakeholder communications
Based: Calgary, Alberta (MST)

As Founder of Malaika Corp., Shauna is a influential IR, governance, communications and ESG leader with 18 years of experience in developing strategies and programs for both public and private companies. Ms. Mason is skilled at developing integrated communication strategies that engages stakeholders in a meaningful way while enhancing the corporate image.

Shauna has written ESG/Sustainability reports, managed materiality assessments and created ESG strategies providing many benefits including improved rating agency scores, awards and recognition, access to capital and reduced insurance premiums.

She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Queen’s University and an Honours Bachelor of Commerce (HBCOM) degree from McMaster University and is a Chartered Governance professional (FCG).

Adam Hart

Areas of Expertise: analytics, due diligence, financial analysis, valuation
Based: Calgary, Alberta (MST)

As the Founder of Adam Hart Consulting and currently as VP, Advisory Services at Pliris Wealth, Adam has over a decade of experience working with small-to-medium sized businesses in the areas of finance, accounting, operations and strategy. His experience includes serving as VP Finance & Controller for the Crimson Group of Companies, a cross-border energy services company with operations in Canada and the US and as Director of Finance for King Media, Canada’s largest action sports media group. Mr. Hart also built and subsequently managed the Finance and Operations group for Citrus Capital Partners, a boutique consulting firm in Calgary.

Adam specializes in the short-term development and management of finance divisions for SMEs as well as financial modelling, market research and project valuations to support M&A transactions and investment decisions. He received his Bachelor of Commerce in Economics from McGill University.

Carrie Howes

Areas of Expertise: broker and institutional investor outreach, non-deal road shows
Based: Toronto, Ontario (EST)

As the Managing Director of Rayleigh Capital Ltd., Carrie manages the firm on a global basis and oversees all investor relations. She has 20+ years experience in the financial industry in both sell side marketing and fund raising. Formerly an institutional broker with Union Securities International London, UK, for eight years and later with Moore Clayton & Co. for three years as a Managing Director of European Investor Relations, she is responsible for arranging financing and exposure meetings in North America, UK and Europe for junior companies.

Ms. Howes focuses on the junior and small cap market and its undiscovered gems, with sector emphasis on Mining and Resource, Oil and Gas, Biotechnology, Technology & Environmental. Ms. Howes was FSA-licensed as a registered representative with Union Securities, MCC Global and Spencer Clarke prior to starting Rayleigh Capital, and formerly worked with the Securities Institute as a SFA Exam Writer and Editor. She received her B.A.(HON) in Psychology and Business from the University of Western Ontario, Canada.