Who We Are

We are proud to be a women-founded business driven by passion, purpose, and innovation.

A Fractional Professional Services Company

Our journey began with a vision to create something meaningful and accessible to other businesses. As a women-led team, we bring a unique perspective, creativity, and dedication to everything we do. We believe in the immense power of women to drive positive change, inspire innovation, and achieve remarkable success in business.

Our Values

Strategic Lift is about adding long-term value to clients so it’s not an expense but an investment. We’re agile, results oriented and highly committed. We’re also a value based company, our values reflect our culture and identity:

PURPOSE

We believe in the power of professional advice to change the trajectory of businesses.

PARTNERSHIPS

Our approach is always collaborative and about building relationships.

CLIENT-CENTRIC

Your success is ours, we’re with you every step of the way.

In a nutshell, we are...

Passionate Entrepreneurs

We live and breathe the mindset, courage and practically of entrepreneurs. You can be guaranteed that as our client, your business becomes our business too.

Big Picture Doers

We start with the end in mind, what’s the goal? We thrive in helping you define your broader vision, we are big picture thinkers. But more importantly, we are big picture doers. Defining the dream is the first step, how to get there is the second and then there’s the actual doing. We are there every step of the way.

Lovers of diversity

We are firm believers that diversity is strength so know that we will always be inclusive not just of people but of ideas. We will always be inclusive not just of people but of ideas.

Believers of Sustainability

We are not just talking about environmental sustainability but overall long-term value. Any strategy and initiatives we develop will always have long-term gains as one of its KPI. We believe in doing things that help build legacies.

Contact us today to learn more about our fractional professional services and how Strategic Lift can help your business thrive.

Meet the Team

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Lynne Gonzaga

Director + Lead Strategist

I'm a passionate marketeer and a consummate entrepreneur. My extensive experience building brands for a global multinational as well as my know-how in managing my own businesses has equipped me with the skill necessary to help other businesses. I'm a proud UBC Sauder - MBA alumni, access to education and equal oppportunity for women are two causes I'm impassioned with. I've lived and worked in several countries around the world but Vancouver is home so is the Philippines. The outdoors of British Columbia and the islands of the Philippines are where I find solace, books are how I stimulate my mind, kitchen is where my creativity thrives and the golf course is where I practice the great lessons of life.

Elsa Portillo

Elsa Portillo

Marketing Consultant

We humans are funny creatures, and understanding our behavior is one of my passions. After completing my business adminitration degree, I discovered that marketing was my true passion. I pursued a master's degree in marketing and later obtained a diploma in digital marketing. I have been working as a marketing consultant for the past 3 years while enjoying the beautiful landscapes of Vancouver for the last 5 years.

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Maria Barco

Marketing Consultant

I studied Business Administration and International Marketing and Advertising simultaneously. I started working at Honda Colombia, where I was able to combine my greatest passions: marketing, photography, and travel. After a while, I wanted to explore the world and experience other cultures, so I moved to Australia to work, study, and develop my digital marketing skills. I also discovered a passion for scuba diving and underwater photography and grew into my spiritual path. After seven years, I moved to Canada to complete my MBA, and for the past 2 years, I've been working in Marketing and have fallen in love with nature and outdoor activities in British Columbia.

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Xenia Magraner

Graphic Designer

I started freelancing in 2013 when I started my Fine Arts degree in the university. I moved to Ireland to work as Content Analyst in Google where I discovered more ways to bring my creativity to the table and started a master degree in Advertising Design and Brand Communication. After 3 years, my path took me to Vancouver where I have been working as a graphic designer for the past 3 years while enjoying the beautiful city of Canada. My best skill at work is sending funny email signatures such "Always fast, never furious".

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Patricia Atienza

Graphic Designer

I started as a production designer in 2016 and built up my career and skills into a senior graphic designer. Having worked with both small to midsize businesses over the years, I developed a focused work ethic, delivering quality design solutions. Born in the Philippines and raised in Canada, I grew up with Saturday morning cartoons, Raincouver weather, and lumpia spring rolls. Besides design, my passions include Latin dancing, cooking and the outdoors.

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Join Our Team!

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Exciting opportunities await! Are you prepared to advance your professional career with a dynamic company? Become part of the Empower Team at Strategic Lift to elevate your skills. We guarantee that you will always feel motivated. Find out more about our company, engage with our culture, and explore the exciting job openings listed below.

Join our Team:

Exciting Opportunities Await

Are you prepared to advance your professional career with a dynamic company? Become part of the Empower Team at Strategic Lift to elevate your skills. We guarantee that you will always feel motivated. Find out more about our company, engage with our culture, and explore the exciting job openings listed below.

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