About
Kari Davenport is the CEO and co-founder of Rovidx Media & Consulting Inc., where she leads business development, organizational strategy, and change management initiatives. With an MBA from Thompson Rivers University and extensive experience in business administration, she specializes in guiding organizations through complex transformations with practical, people-centered approaches.
Biography
Kari brings deep expertise in organizational change, stakeholder engagement, and leadership development to every project. Her background in business administration, combined with her hands-on experience in educational leadership and community development, enables her to bridge the gap between technology implementation and human-centered organizational success.
Currently serving as Business Manager at the Western Arctic Marine Training Centre, Kari balances multiple leadership roles across the Hay River community. She serves on the Town of Hay River's Economic Development Committee, represents the community on the South Slave Divisional Education Council's District Education Authority, and contributes to Aurora College's Research Ethics Committee—demonstrating her commitment to building stronger, more resilient Northern communities.
At Rovidx, Kari ensures that technology implementations succeed through strategic planning, effective communication, and organizational alignment. She understands that successful transformation requires not just the right tools, but the right approach to change management, stakeholder buy-in, and sustainable adoption. Her leadership style emphasizes collaboration, practical implementation, and measurable outcomes.
What Kari Does
Business Development & Strategy
- •Develops growth strategies and business development initiatives
- •Leads strategic planning and organizational alignment
- •Manages client relationships and partnership development
Change Management
- •Guides organizations through technology adoption and transformation
- •Designs change management frameworks and implementation plans
- •Ensures stakeholder engagement and buy-in throughout transitions
Leadership & Advisory
- •Provides executive leadership and organizational guidance
- •Develops leadership capacity and team effectiveness
- •Facilitates strategic decision-making and problem-solving
Community & Educational Leadership
- •Contributes to economic development and community growth initiatives
- •Supports educational governance and policy development
- •Advances research ethics and academic integrity standards
Skills & Expertise
Current Roles & Community Involvement
Business Manager
Western Arctic Marine Training Center
June 2024 - Present
Hay River, Northwest Territories, Canada
Member, Economic Development Committee
Town of Hay River
May 2025 - Present
Representative, Hay River District Education Authority
South Slave Divisional Education Council (SSDEC)
October 2024 - Present
Community Member, Research Ethics Committee
Aurora College
January 2020 - Present
Education
Thompson Rivers University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
June 2025
Yorkville University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Aurora College
Certificate in Adult Education
Frequently Asked Questions
Kari brings deep expertise in organizational change, stakeholder engagement, and leadership development. With an MBA from Thompson Rivers University and extensive experience in business administration, she specializes in guiding organizations through complex transformations with practical, people-centered approaches.
Kari serves as Business Manager at the Western Arctic Marine Training Centre, is a member of the Town of Hay River's Economic Development Committee, represents the community on the South Slave Divisional Education Council's District Education Authority, and contributes to Aurora College's Research Ethics Committee.
As CEO and co-founder, Kari leads business development, organizational strategy, and change management initiatives. She ensures technology implementations succeed through strategic planning, effective communication, and organizational alignment, emphasizing collaboration, practical implementation, and measurable outcomes.
Kari holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Thompson Rivers University (June 2025), a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Yorkville University, and a Certificate in Adult Education from Aurora College.
You can reach Kari via LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/kari-davenport-6ba85142, through the contact page on rovidx.com, or by visiting the company website to learn more about her work.