Committee - Young Professionals

Hi, I’m Brittany Canaski, Leadership Coach and Trainer, and Founder of Hello Velocity & The Chamber's Young Professional Committee Chair.

At Hello Velocity, we’re on a mission to maximize the potential of leaders, teams, and businesses without sacrificing their personal priorities. We do this by focusing on three key areas with clients:

• Leadership skills: Become a better leader for your team and yourself
• Accountability: Take strategic action on your goals and ideas consistently
• Prioritization: ‘Stop the bleeding’ of your time and energy

Eleanore “El” Wood is a Wisconsin native and is a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual. El loves helping business owners, young professionals, and professional women with all things financial planning. In addition to helping educate and empower the Charlotte community to increase their financial literacy, El enjoys spending time on the pickleball court with her husband Andrew. You can also spot her and her Corgi, Poppy, at her favorite Charlotte breweries.

Hi! I'm Jennifer Williams, a Realtor with Real Broker here in the Greater Charlotte area. As a Charlotte native welcoming new people to my city is a passion and I love to make new friends along the way! 

James is a Local Community Manager with Custom Ink, assisting business owners, nonprofit organizers, and individuals in the Charlotte area to increase brand/organization awareness and group comraderie with custom apparel and promotional items. 

As your local Comparion licensed agent, I am dedicated to supporting you in finding the ideal insurance coverage tailored to your needs. I make the process of choosing auto, home, pet, or life insurance easier by offering customized coverage from multiple carriers.

Husband. Father. Banker. I am a North Carolina native and proud alumnus of Appalachian State University. Charlotte has been home for me and my family since 2014. By day, I am a Small Business Banker and Lender at First National Bank of PA. I am proud to represent the bank and help our business clients manage the financial aspects of their businesses. From securely holding operating funds, managing payments and receivables, and provide capital for growth and expansion of their operations when necessary, I feel like my job can make a difference. I value the Charlotte area Chamber of Commerce and its effort and ability to connect the business community of Charlotte, and I am proud to serve on the Young Professionals committee.

Welcome! My background in public relations, passion for brand storytelling, and obsession with capturing amazing photography and videography led to my creation of  The Wilson Media Co. In 2019, I added photographer and videographer to my title and took a deep dive into learning everything possible about photography and videography. My joy and passion lie in capturing moments and helping people and organizations tell their stories. I'm also thrilled to announce I have joined the Charlotte Chamber's Young Professional Committee.

Hello! I am a Hotel Sales Director at the stunning Hampton Inn and Suites; located in the heart of SouthPark. I have been in hospitality and event sales for 5 years now. I also have an extensive background in the Food and Beverage Community, from waitressing to bar managing where I have worn many hats. 

My passions outside of Hospitality and tourism are to no surprise: traveling, giving back to my community, and cooking/baking. I hope to connect with those new and native to Charlotte at some of our upcoming events! 

I am a managing consultant with extensive experience in operations and project management. I am experienced in health care implementation management including process design, operational readiness, and change management. I also have a background in supply chain and manufacturing. I am passionate about solving clients' biggest challenges and building relationships with other professionals in Charlotte.

Hello! I’m Jakob Brost, a Financial Advisor and Branch Manager at John G. Ullman & Associates (JGUA). As part of the JGUA team, I take pride in offering a comprehensive suite of wealth management services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. I can provide guidance on a diverse range of topics, including retirement planning, estate planning, risk management, tax preparation/planning, investment management, and more. With a collaborative approach, our team of advisors, tax professionals, and investment analysts work seamlessly to cover every aspect of your financial journey. Before my time at JGUA, I completed a Master’s in Personal Financial Planning at Texas Tech University and a Bachelor’s in Financial Planning at Alfred State College.

Hello everyone! My name is Nicole and I have a passion for public health, sales, recruiting, volunteering, and business. In my free time, I like to do yoga, go to coffee shops, try new food, and read books. I work at the American Red Cross as an Account Manager for Biomedical Services. I believe in building connections and creating a positive community. I look forward to collaborating ideas and bringing them to life. 🙂