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Andrew Karesa

MBA, P.L.(Eng.)

Positions

DBA Student

Haskayne School of Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation [ENTI]

Contact information

Email

andy.karesa@ucalgary.ca

Web presence

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Background

Credentials

Professional Licensee Engineer, The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), 2020

Educational Background

Diploma of Engineering Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, 2012

Bachelor of Technology Technology Management, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology,

Master of Business Administration Strategy and Consulting, University of Alberta,

Andew Karesa CV

Biography

Andrew Karesa, is a proud member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, bridging the worlds of industry and academia. He is an Adjunct Professor of Indigenous Business at The King’s University and a doctoral student at the Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary. His research explores Indigenous entrepreneurship in the health sector, with a particular focus on the role of data in new venture creation.

In addition to his academic roles, Andrew is the CEO of blueBell Village, an organization dedicated to Restoring the Personhood and Independence of those living with dementia™.

Before transitioning to academia, Andrew spent over a decade in the engineering industry, specializing in oil and gas. His multidisciplinary expertise informs his innovative approach to both research and practice.

Research

Areas of Research

Indigenous Business, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior

Awards

  • Ch'nook Scholar Fellow, University of British Columba. 2025
  • Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholar, Government of Alberta. 2025
  • Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholar, Government of Alberta. 2024
  • Technology Professional of the Year, Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta. 2023
  • William S. McGregor Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence, University of Alberta. 2023
  • Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholar, Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholar. 2022

Publications