Ben is a communications professional on paper, but a relationship builder at heart. Over the years, Ben has nurtured a passion for using strategic communications to create inclusive, generous, and responsible communities. Ben is Canada’s first self-identified Indigenous certified Communication Management Professional. In 2020, he was listed on CBC’s Future40 list in the business and entrepreneurship category. In his spare time, Ben enjoys reading, watching Netflix, pretending to be a hardcore gamer, and travelling.

Matthew Hildebrandt is an aspiring lifelong learner fascinated with words’ ability to mobilize hearts and minds to build better communities. While earning a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from the University of Saskatchewan’s Edwards School of Business, he explored how the principles taught can empower businesses and non-profits to promote social good. Outside of Symmetry, one might find Matthew playing roundnet with his pals, writing or consuming sad indie music, actually being a hardcore gamer, or serving you a delicious coffee as Warman’s semi-famed, bow-tied barista.