Who We Are

Guided By Values,
Driven By Outcomes

At KLB, we believe meaningful growth happens when people, communities, and organizations are empowered to achieve outcomes that matter. Grounded in humility, respect, equity, and accountability, we partner with clients to create solutions that generate lasting impact.

Whether working alongside entrepreneurs, Nations, municipalities, developers, non-profit organizations, or government agencies, we are committed to creating accessible opportunities and supporting long-term success. We believe everyone deserves equitable access to the resources, strategies, and support needed to thrive.

Our team brings together expertise in economic development, experiential tourism, strategic planning, funding development, branding, and marketing. We help clients turn ideas into action, navigate complexity, secure opportunities, and build sustainable pathways toward their goals.

From growth strategies and funding initiatives to branding and communications, our approach is collaborative, practical, and results-focused. We don't just help clients plan for the future—we help them create meaningful change that strengthens businesses, communities, and the people they serve.

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Our Mission

To deliver holistic, customized, and end-to-end consulting services that help First Nations, organizations, and entrepreneurs achieve their goals. Through strategic planning, funding support, marketing, and capacity building, KLB Consulting supports clients on their path to create meaningful, lasting impact in their communities.

Our Vision

A more equitable world where economic development is driven by regenerative, inclusive, and culturally respectful practices, empowering communities, organizations, and entrepreneurs to thrive sustainably.

Our Values

Humility: We approach our work with a spirit of learning and service, honouring the knowledge and lived experience of our clients and partners.
Respect: We listen deeply, act with integrity, and build relationships rooted in cultural sensitivity, collaboration, and mutual trust.
Equity: We advocate for and design solutions that remove barriers, create opportunities, and prioritize inclusive economic participation.
Responsibility: We embrace the responsibility of using our skills, connections, and creativity to build a better, more just future, one project, one partnership at a time.
Regeneration: We support people, projects, and ideas that contribute to long-term growth, community well-being, and intergenerational prosperity.

Our Clients

Meet Our Team

Kyra Knapp

CEO & Primary Consultant
Kyra is the CEO and founder of KLB Consulting and a recognized leader in economic development, marketing, and tourism across Ontario. She supports Indigenous tourism through coaching, mentorship, and curriculum development, working with organizations like Indigenous Tourism BC, Indigenous Tourism Ontario, and Capilano University. Kyra also leads strategic planning and funding initiatives for Indigenous communities and organizations.
Tristin Vogel

Manager of Economic Development & Tourism
Tristin is an economic development and tourism manager at KLB, specializing in community-based planning and Indigenous partnerships. She brings a collaborative, systems-thinking approach to projects that integrate tourism, cultural revitalization, and regenerative practices. Her work supports inclusive economic growth through regional collaboration and community-led initiatives.
Julia Bernoski

Manager of Operations & Communications
As KLB’s Manager of Operations and Communications, Julia keeps a sharp eye on internal project management, ensuring the team stays organized and delivers high-quality work on time. In addition to keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, she leads projects related to branding, graphic design, and website development, bringing creativity and consistency to every client touch point.
Connie Beneteau

Executive Assistant
Connie is KLB’s Executive Assistant, managing backend operations such as invoicing, employee payroll, and tracking grant successes. She also works directly with several of our grant writing clients. Her support helps keep both the team and client projects running smoothly.
Natalya Garrod

Senior Manager of Lands & Planning
Natalya leads a diverse portfolio of lands, planning, and policy work across Indigenous, municipal, and organizational contexts. She supports KLB’s growing practice in Indigenous lands and reconciliation planning while contributing to regional and municipal planning, strategic advisory services, grant development, engagement, research, and professional writing. Grounded in long-term relationship-building and systems-level thinking, her work strengthens KLB’s ability to delivery trusted, end-to-end consulting services rooted in cultural humility, sound planning practice, and reconciliation in action.
Cassidy Phillips

Branding & Marketing Coordinator
Cassidy joins KLB as our new Branding & Marketing Coordinator, working alongside Julia to support branding and marketing projects across KLB and our client accounts. From polishing RFPs and presentations to coordinating social media and public-facing materials, she ensures every deliverable goes out on time, on-brand, and crafted with care.
Aicha Smith-Belghaba

Lead Advisor, Indigenous Relations & Cultural Diplomacy
Aicha is KLB Consulting’s Lead Advisor, Indigenous Relations & Cultural Diplomacy, bringing deep expertise as a tourism operator, media producer, and strategic consultant. She leads initiatives that support Indigenous food sovereignty, youth entrepreneurship, and culturally grounded tourism development. Her work ensures that all tourism strategies are aligned with community needs and Indigenous values.