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Helen Hatzis is a Governor General Award recipient for her extensive community work in the charitable and not-for-profit sector over the past 20 years, Helen is also recognized as Canada's Nicest Person by Roots Canada celebrating Canada's 150 birthday. Over the past 20 years, in addition to running her own marketing business, She received the Vaughan Citizen Award for her work that helps young athletes with special needs in the Toronto area. In 2011, Helen created Aloha Toronto, a Hawaiian-themed camp which enriches the lives of people with autism by exposing them to surfing and stand-up paddling. Today, Helen is a part of the executive team behind G100.

Education
Helen Hatzis attended University of Southern California. She then attended Vancouver Film School. Upon completion, she attended York University – Glendon College.

Proteus Entertainment
Helen Hatzis worked at Proteus Entertainment for seven years, from 1993 to 2000. Proteus Entertainment is an award winning internationally acclaimed boutique production house responsible for producing over 100 music videos shown on MTV, M2, MUCH MUSIC and VOLT on TVO in Ontario.

Warner Music Group
Helen worked at the Ontario Branch of Warner Music Group for twelve years, from 1994 to 2006. Warner Music Group is a major music company with interests in recorded music, music publishing and artist services. It is also a leading force in the recorded music industry's transition to digital.

TJM
Helen Hatzis worked as the editor-in-chief at TJM for three years, from 2006 to 2009. TJM is a cutting-edge glossy print magazine focusing on arts and entertainment and distributed freely within the Jewish community.

Bucket List Inc.
Helen is the founder of Bucket List Inc. She worked with the company for seven years, from 2010 to 2017. Bucket List Inc. is a boutique media collective with a focus on responsible travel and philanthropic organizations.

Trip Jaunt
Helen is the Chief Exploration Officer and co-founder of Trip Jaunt. She has worked with the company since 2011, and still plays an active role in the company.

The Trip Jaunt site was born out of Helen's personal blog called Weekend Jaunt where she kept track of all the places she's visited using the following pillars: eat, play, chill and stay. Today, Trip Jaunt serves as a go-to site for the discerning individual who has an insatiable need to explore our planet responsibly while leaving a minimal footprint – only taking memories.

G100
Helen Hatzis currently works as the Chief Operations Officer at the Canadian Friends of Hebrew University and G100. She began working at the company during March of 2018.

Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (CFHU), founded in 1944 by Canadian philanthropist Allan Bronfman, promotes awareness, leadership and financial support for The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, founded in 1918 and opened in 1925, is Israel's leading university. Albert Einstein, Martin Buber, and Sigmund Freud, were among the university's founders, they were thinkers and visionaries whose genius inspired a university that would have no limits or borders. Ranked as one of the world's leading research universities (ranked 3rd in Asia and 70th globally), HU lies at the forefront of the international academic and scientific communities. Many top prizes and awards have been won by its graduates and faculty including eight Nobel Prizes, and the Fields Medal in Mathematics.

G100 is a community of 100 impactful human beings, who come together to re-imagine the future and implement creative initiatives to improve it. G100 was founded to inspire and support the creation and expansion of new knowledge and solutions. It is a hub and catalyst for people who push the boundaries of what is possible, and who have a desire to share their knowledge and experience with those who wish to expand their world view.

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein's creation of the General Theory of Relativity, G100 invited their inaugural community of 100 geniuses to share their visions for the future. This resulted in Genius: 100 Visions of the Future, the world's first 3D-printed book. Designed by industrial designer, artist, and architect Ron Arad, the collection is produced in the likeness of its inspiration, Einstein himself.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
Helen volunteered as a Big Sister for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada for over six years, from February of 1996 to November of 2002. This organization helps Canadian children and youth who struggle with societal barriers and face adversities in their lives like detrimental living conditions, family violence, risk factors for mental health, school issues and identity challenges. With the support of a mentor, these risks can be reduced or even avoided, and youth can reach their full potential. For over 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada has been making a positive difference in the lives of Canada's youth, and in turn Canadian communities, through mentoring.

Myelin Project of Canada
Helen served as the Vice President of Myelin Project of Canada for over eleven years, from September of 1996 to March of 2010. Myelin Project of Canada is a non-profit organization focused on improving the quality of life for those living with ALD and AMN through research, advocacy and family support.

Top 10 Finalist for Canada’s Nicest Person
This award for Canada's Nicest Person is presented by Roots Canada. In 2017, Helen was a top 10 finalist for this award.

Governor General Award
In 2013, Helen received the Governor General Award for her ongoing philanthropic commitment to the community.

Vaughan Citizen Award
Helen received the Vaughan Citizen Award from the City of Vaughan in 2006. This was awarded to her for her commitment to the Youth Bocce Foundation.