About

KWENCH front desk with custom made sign, computer and staircase.

KWENCH is an acronym that stands for K:nowledge, W:ellness, E:xperiences, N:ovelty, C:uriosity + C:onnection bring H:appiness. Every day we strive to foster those ideals in our club and our lives. Our business is woman owned, woman funded and infused with creativity, inclusivity, and kindness.

Our Impact

Our Commitment

At KWENCH we are committed to bringing back the opportunity to connect in real time through our fun, friendly, and inclusive offline social network.

Value Statement

We believe in radical hospitality where all folks are valued for their unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We are committed to curating spaces where voices are heard, valued & respected.

We at KWENCH do not support any individual, organization, or government that weaponizes unjust systems to harm any individuals or communities.

Our staff and community are dedicated to upholding inclusivity, curiosity, diversity, equity, and justice while standing firmly against all forms of harassment and discrimination.

B Corp Certified

KWENCH wears its B-Corporation badge proudly. Wondering what the heck B-Corporation means? B Corps are for-profit companies that harness business as a force for good. B-Corps are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on everyone involved – from customers and workers to communities and the environment. B Corps meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. B Corp Certification is the ultimate badge of credibility, trust, and value for your business, and they use the power of business to tackle the world's most pressing challenges. Cool, right?

BC Green Business

KWENCH is a BC Green Business. As a BCGB member, we undergo annual evaluations to track our sustainability progress and make continuous improvements towards our green goals. Through the program, we work alongside over 200 like-minded businesses across British Columbia who are creating real change for our planet and communities.

Female Owned and Invested

We take immense pride in being a female-only invested and owned enterprise. As you can guess, this was no easy feat and it took a lot of tenacity from KWENCH’s Founder to find the right investors to make her dream a reality. For us, gender equality isn’t just a box to tick – it's a fundamental pillar for building healthier, more prosperous, and inclusive communities.

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI)

As an organization, we stand against all forms of oppression, including racism, transphobia, classism, sexism, and xenophobia. We recognize that we cannot credibly build an inclusive community without addressing the fundamental injustice, inequity, and violence that disproportionately impact BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and women. It is not enough to be quietly non-racist, non-homophobic, and non-sexist. We have a responsibility to build a community of vocal, visible, anti-racist, anti-homophobic, and feminist individuals.

The KWENCH Team

Our authentic, diligent, and open-minded team is the beating heart of KWENCH. Should you have any questions or suggestions (or just need to chat!), we’re all ears.

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Tessa

Founder + CEO

She/Her

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Aimee

Member Services Assistant

She/Her

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Brooke

Club + Creative Director

She/Her

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Caleb

Member Services Manager

He/Him

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Claire

Conference Coordinator

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Ethan

Assistant Club Manager

He/They

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Roddie

Project Coordinator

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Smudge

Boss Dawg

She/Beast

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Booey

Emotional Support Dog

She/Beast

We're a group of passionate people who have each other's backs, believe anything 
is possible, and chase growth together.

Careers at KWENCH

We make work feel a little less like… well, work. If that sounds like something you’re into, check us out our current job listings!!

General Application

Send us a short email with your experience and how you can help take KWENCH to the next level. Show us what you bring to the table! Attach any relevant links (LinkedIn, portfolio, etc.), and let’s talk.

Current Positions

We currently have no openings available.

Please check back soon, and consider sending us a General Application instead.

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