Building inclusive communities
Tristin Vogel (MA ’18) is a destination development consultant whose work bridges community well-being, inclusive engagement and regenerative practices.
At KLB Consulting, she supports communities across Canada in designing tourism strategies and experiences that reflect local values and create lasting social impact.
She encourages cross-sector collaboration between for-profit and not-for-profit partners, inspiring communities to leverage their networks to develop creative solutions for tourism to serve community priorities. She has led projects focused on equity, reconciliation, accessibility, and long-term sustainability, demonstrating a commitment to planning that serves both people and place.
Beyond her professional work, Vogel has dedicated nearly a decade to community-building and inclusion initiatives. She was a founding member of the Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ Sport Inclusion Task Force and served on the Eastern Canada Board for the You Can Play Project. She currently chairs the board for the Keep Your Head Up Foundation, a charitable organization supporting community-based concussion recovery for youth.