Jackie Standing

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT JACKIE STANDING

As the Events & Partnerships Manager at the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, I design high-impact experiences and cultivate strategic partnerships that strengthen and elevate our business community. My work centers on connection, bringing the right people into the right rooms to spark collaboration, growth, and opportunity.I am also the founder and owner of StandOut Photography Studio, which I launched over 15 years ago. As an entrepreneur, I understand firsthand the realities of building, scaling, and sustaining a business. That lived experience informs how I support business owners through events, partnerships, and meaningful engagement.I hold a Master of Photographic Arts designation through the Professional Photographers of Canada, serve as Alberta Vice Chair, and mentor photographers at various stages of their careers. I also hold a national judging certification through PPOC, contributing to the development and elevation of professional standards across Canada. I was honoured to be named Alberta Portrait Photographer of the Year in 2021 and have received Best in Class recognition in 2019, 2021, and 2023.Across leadership, mentorship, and creative work, my focus remains consistent: elevate people, strengthen businesses, and create spaces where relationships turn into real results.