About
Ankor Strategies supports mission-aligned organizations by acting as an operational partner for established, high-impact events.
With more than two decades of experience across corporate, nonprofit, executive, and premium experiential environments, our agency is built to operate as a true extension of our clients’ team.
We partner with leaders whose events have become important assets to their organizations, events that carry relationships, reputation, fundraising goals, culture, and opportunity. Our role is to understand what matters most, align the strategy and execution around it, and carry the operational weight with calm, disciplined leadership.
The result is an experience that feels considered for every guest and gives your team the space to be present where it matters most.
We take the time to understand your values, governance expectations, stakeholder dynamics, and standards for the experience. From guest flow and accessibility to supplier partnerships and sustainability considerations, we approach each decision with transparency, meticulous detail, discretion, and care.
The Client’s Experience
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We begin with your vision, audience, priorities, and goals, and structure your event with our enhanced organizational systems; turning your event into an asset.
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We work with your internal team, suppliers, partners, and stakeholders in a way that respects the relationships already in place, while building new connections.
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We design and deliver events with a long-term view, helping strengthen relationships, capture what matters, and carry momentum into the next stage of your organization’s work.
Our Team
Chantelle Froats
Chantelle Froats is the founder of Ankor Strategies and a strategic operator with more than 20 years of experience leading high-touch experiences, complex operations, and growth-stage initiatives.
Chantelle brings the strategic perspective, operational discipline, and steady follow-through that allow clients to focus on their guests, teams, relationships, and purpose with confidence.
Her career began in hospitality, learning the fundamentals of guest experience and operational excellence. From there, she moved into event management within the non-profit sector, where she saw firsthand the power of community and purpose-driven work, and what it takes to create experiences that truly matter.
Over the years, Chantelle has had the privilege of serving in senior leadership roles alongside high-performing teams, strengthening operations, building systems, and supporting organizations as they grow and scale. Her event experience spans exclusive product launches and tech events, national franchise openings, fundraisers, and local and international business retreats and conferences.
Her background includes leading complex logistics, managing interdepartmental teams, and navigating high-stakes environments where execution and trust are critical. She is known for overseeing the behind-the-scenes details that most people never see, but absolutely feel when they’re done right.
This breadth of experience informs Chantelle’s practical, steady approach, balancing strategic oversight with rigorous follow-through. She works with leaders seeking a trusted operational partner to bring clarity, discretion, and confidence to complex initiatives.
Brittany Jones
Brittany Jones brings a strong client-service mindset, thoughtful organization, and reliable follow-through to the operational care behind Ankor’s work.
Her work helps ensure that communication is clear, details are tracked, systems stay current, and clients and partners feel supported throughout the planning process.
Throughout her career, Brittany has consistently served as a trusted point of contact, combining organization, attentiveness, and a systems-oriented mindset to support both clients and internal teams. She is known for creating and maintaining practical tools and templates, staying highly organized, and tracking details with care and accountability.
Brittany is experienced with a range of software platforms and back-end systems, and she plays a key role in executing the operational steps required to bring clients’ visions to life. Her attention to detail and follow-through ensure that nothing falls through the cracks.
Originally from a small town in Alberta, Brittany has called the Okanagan home since 2020. She has also volunteered in support of community events and non-profit organizations, including Alberta Fish and Game and the Boys and Girls Club.
At Ankor Strategies, Brittany supports the disciplined execution behind events and initiatives, helping ensure every experience is delivered smoothly, thoughtfully, and in alignment with the client’s goals.