As Trusted By
Hi there! I am Marialejandra, founder of Expansion Works
What drives me is a simple yet powerful question: How can we create spaces that foster equity and sustainable growth for all?
As a facilitator, I hold space for people and organizations to connect, learn, and co-create to thrive. Whether you’re looking to improve performance, enhance well-being, or simply explore new possibilities, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Community Engagement
Conducting public consultations and dialogue to support inclusive and relevant social services.
Facilitation
Fostering collective learning, connection, and collaboration
Strategic Planning
Helping organizations to align intended impact and action to stay responsive and thrive in changing environment.
Leadership
Capacity Building
Customized programs and workshops to enhance performance and influence
Group Coaching
Programs
Collaborative coaching experiences designed to support your personal and professional goals
Embodiment
for Personal Growth
A movement activity to foster leadership, self-agency, and connection
Words of Appreciation
Bringing a results-driven approach with care, inclusivity, and sustainability.
Working with Expansion Works on the Neighbourhood Small Grants Program transition was a very positive experience. Marialejandra and Andrea navigated complex dynamics—multiple partners, competing agendas, and diverse perspectives—with professionalism and skilled facilitation. From their proposal to their final report, they remained committed to clear communication, responsiveness, and delivering a comprehensive transition plan, all while adapting effectively in a high-emotion, complex engagement process.
Liz Lougheed Green & Blanca Salvatierra
CEO and Regional Lead | Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC
Partners
Throughout various projects, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with a dynamic network of facilitators, researchers, strategists, and community builders. By curating teams that align with each organization's unique needs, I tap into the diverse strengths of my network to create meaningful, tailored solutions. Each partnership is rooted in shared values, bringing together expertise, perspectives, and a deep commitment to fostering impact-driven change.
Working with Marialejandra from Expansion Works has been a pleasure. She brings incredible care, attention to detail, and a vision for positive, community-driven change to every project, from facilitation design to impact measurement. Her deep commitment to addressing complex social challenges makes Expansion Works an invaluable asset to the community.
Annelies Tjebbes
Founder & Executive Director, Roots & Rivers Consulting
Expansion Works is based on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nation. With deep respect for their enduring connection to this land, we express gratitude for the opportunity to live and work here. Committed to ongoing learning, and action in support of Indigenous sovereignty and reconciliation.