Together, we can build communities where everyone is empowered to thrive.

Who We Are

Stellar Patterns Development Centre is a grassroots charity organization dedicated to empowering individuals and communities for sustainable socio-economic development.

Established as a registered society under the Alberta Societies Act, we work to create lasting positive change through community-driven initiatives.

A Vision Takes Form

Our journey began not in a boardroom, but in the quiet moments of personal struggle that many face but few discuss openly. Stellar Patterns Development Centre was born from the lived experiences of individuals who have walked through homelessness, hunger, illness, depression, and financial hardship.  These weren't abstract concepts we studied in textbooks—they were realities we navigated daily.

What transformed our personal pain into purpose?

It was the realization that our painful experiences eventually gifted us with unique and uncommon insight, with which we are now able to support others in navigating and overcoming their challenges — the pathway from pain to gain.

So, we understand firsthand the challenges, the gaps, the needs, and the impact genuine and empathetic support makes on individuals experiencing social challenges in our communities.

Having witnessed the struggles of youth aging out of foster care without guidance, new immigrants facing the challenges that come with building a new life far from familiar support networks, and families experiencing food insecurity despite working multiple jobs, our founder recognized patterns in these seemingly disconnected challenges.

Stellar Patterns Development Centre was founded with a simple vision of “inspiring the next generation to create a pattern of good works”.

Our approach centers on intergenerational connection, recognizing that elders carry invaluable wisdom and experience, while youth possess energy and fresh perspectives. By creating programs that bridge these generational divides, we aim to tap into the full potential of our communities while guaranteeing sustainability.

Our story is just beginning, and we invite you to join us in writing its next chapters.

The challenges our communities face are complex, but we approach them with the same resilience that helped our founder overcome personal struggles.

Be a part of creating new patterns of hope, healing, and empowerment. Together, we can build communities where everyone is empowered to thrive.

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Our Commitments

We are committed to:

Accountability & Transparency

Effective Community Engagement

Sustainable Development Goals

Equity and social justice

Led by a dedicated Board of Directors, SPDC maintains transparent governance and accountable leadership.

Meet the Board of Directors

Shola Olisa

Shola Olisa is a community development strategist and social innovator redefining how communities create lasting change. As Founder and Executive Director of the Stellar Patterns Development Centre, he leads efforts that empower young people and marginalized groups to co-design solutions to challenges like youth homelessness, unemployment, and social exclusion.

Grounded in the belief that “dialogue is the first step to change,” Shola champions participatory engagement, ensuring communities drive the solutions that shape their future. Under his leadership, Stellar Patterns turns research and ideas into impactful programs that restore dignity, build capacity, and strengthen resilience, with a vision to model global, community-driven innovation where local voices lead inclusive development.

Tomi Odunlami

Tomi is a consultant with about seven years of experience leading and supporting clients through digital, technological, and transformational changes across various sectors, including consumer goods, energy, utility, healthcare, public, and not-for-profit. He has worked with and facilitated multi-stakeholder discussions and sessions across various levels of the organization and understands the crucial needs of aligning leadership to ensure visible sponsorship, and championing of change.

He has a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, and an MBA with a specialization in international business and organizational change.

Seun Ogundare

Seun Ogundare is a certified Supply Chain Management Professional with over a decade of experience across multiple industries. He currently serves as a Logistics Specialist with the City of Edmonton, where he’s known for his strategic approach to planning, procurement, and distribution, and for leading initiatives that enhance efficiency and inventory management.

Outside his professional role, Seun is a devoted husband to Olu and father of three, deeply committed to family and faith. He also serves as Parish Pastor at RCCG, Throne of Grace Parish Edmonton, where he teaches, delivers sermons that connect scripture with real-life experiences, and provides pastoral care and spiritual guidance to his congregation and community.

Binita Jirel

MA in community engagement from the University of Alberta.

A dedicated professional with a passion for community development by building inclusive and sustainable community engagement, with a focus on social justice. Extensive experience in youth engagement, youth support and project management working within diverse sectors and with diverse populations. Deeply values diverse perspectives and cultural exchange and is committed to creating inclusive spaces where every individual feels empowered to participate and thrive.

Olukemi Olugbade

Olukemi (Kemi) Adedolapo Olugbade is a certified accountant (ACA) from Nigeria. She worked with Shell Global Solutions B.V. Europe, before earning her MBA from the University of Amsterdam and interning with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) before returning to Nigeria.

After returning to Nigeria, Kemi became active in youth, women, and community development. After this she moved to Canada where she has volunteered and facilitated programs with Christ Embassy Edmonton, STEMCEL Skillcity, and Canadian Imperial Advantage, where she later served as Community Engagement Project Manager. Kemi is a wife, mother, and community leader passionate about empowering immigrants, women, youth, etc.

Adeolu Adeoye

Adeolu Adeoye has worked in the Social Services sector for almost 8 years. His work focuses on providing supports to some of our most at-risk community members. His portfolio includes the design, development and management of shelter, housing and mobile outreach programs for the vulnerable and marginalized across Alberta.

Lorraine Cardinal

Lorraine Cardinal is an Indigenous First Nations and French Métis woman whose life embodies resilience and deep empathy for Indigenous communities across Canada.

Born in Bonnyville, Alberta, and raised by residential school survivors, she experienced the lasting effects of colonization, trauma, and systemic inequality. Her early struggles with family instability and life on the streets shaped her compassion for marginalized youth and women.

Now an advocate and SPDC Board member, Lorraine uses her lived experience to promote healing, inclusion, and culturally grounded community transformation.

Adeolu Adeoye

Adeolu Adeoye has worked in the Social Services sector for almost 8 years. His work focuses on providing supports to some of our most at-risk community members. His portfolio includes the design, development and management of shelter, housing and mobile outreach programs for the vulnerable and marginalized across Alberta.

Lorraine Cardinal

Lorraine Cardinal is an Indigenous First Nations and French Métis woman whose life embodies resilience and deep empathy for Indigenous communities across Canada.

Born in Bonnyville, Alberta, and raised by residential school survivors, she experienced the lasting effects of colonization, trauma, and systemic inequality. Her early struggles with family instability and life on the streets shaped her compassion for marginalized youth and women.

Now an advocate and SPDC Board member, Lorraine uses her lived experience to promote healing, inclusion, and culturally grounded community transformation.