Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today and once again for your work to secure the funding to ensure the daycares viability. It has honestly been life changing for us as a family unit and I know many other parents and caregivers that share the same opinion and collective daily relief when we drop our children off at the building that was secured by the grant. That space is now filled with laughter, love and memories due to the dedication of the team that has created the most wonderful environment for the most precious and vulnerable members of our society.

"Maren is an exceptionally capable planner and project manager. A self-starter. Thorough, detail-oriented, smart, great people skills and a pleasure to work with."

"Maren is committed to relationship building right from the start.  We had many in depth discussions of our needs and she built our work plan around that.  She didn’t come in with a preconceived plan, she wanted to build on what we already had from the beginning.  The project brought out trust, hope and involvement of all community members which showed in their overwhelming response/input and attendance.  Maren ensured that this was a community led process and provided us with the tools we needed. Maren was always on time and within budget, and completed deliverables to our satisfaction, if not better.    

"Maren was a very competent professional in the field of Planning. She was diligent in her work, pleasant to work with and provided a high level of service. I would highly recommend her."

"Maren is a community planning professional. I have worked with her on a few projects at the City of Kamloops and I can say without hesitation she is very thorough and detail oriented. Maren is also an excellent communicator and keeps projects moving forward in a professional manner. She has proven to me she can manage complex projects and is self-directed."

"I highly recommend Maren. She is extremely smart and professional and can handle large and complex problems. I worked with her as part of the Cache Creek Age-Friendly planning and I found her to be articulate, disciplined and easy to work with."

"Maren is a serious mover and shaker! She is not afraid to champion any project and does so with determination and finesse. I have absolutely no hesitations in recommending Maren as I know she will be successful in any endeavor she decides to tackle."

“Maren Luciani has many gifts that make her the ideal consultant for several of our community’s planning projects.  She has a sound vision of sustainability, is deeply committed to genuine community engagement, is someone who takes action, and she understands municipal government. Maren’s leadership in conducting the planning process has been key to our project’s success.  As well, the content and quality of Maren’s reporting is exceptional. Maren is a joy to work with and, in my opinion, any project involving her is substantially improved.”

"Maren is a highly principled individual with a strong work ethic and outstanding problem-solving abilities. I've worked with dozens of high-calibre professionals during my career and she is a standout. Successful municipal planners require both creative and technical ability. First to visualize what might be and then devise the concrete steps to achieve it. Maren is exceptional in both these areas. On an interpersonal basis, her engaging style strives for group rather than individual achievement. This focus on people makes her a successful and respected leader. In any situation she can be counted on to give her best."

"I have worked with Maren in my capacity as a City Councillor in Kamloops. Maren is best described as a futurist with an active social conscience. She excels in making small cities livable and sustainable."

I have worked with Meraki Planning on numerous projects within Kitselas First Nation. Maren is highly recommended to work as she provides so much expertise and support. I have always had a great turn out with all of our engagement sessions and planning meetings! Kitselas completed our First ever CCP with Meraki! I highly recommend Maren on every level.

"It's my pleasure to recommend Maren to anyone looking for a dynamic planner with a range of personal and technical skills and a passionate commitment to making positive change happen in the world. From my recent work with her on several challenging projects I can attest that Maren is consistently innovative in her focus on creating real value for all participants and players. She also has so much drive and optimism that she can find opportunities where other people see none; in her hands these ideas turn into projects, and projects evolve into successful outcomes. Maren also has a very creative mind, and she brings a unique/fresh perspective to the table when approaching any issue. Finally, Maren is a true team player who understands her client's needs and can easily partner with others to deliver high-quality work on time, every time."

"Maren's integrity, intelligence and ability to grasp problems quickly and solve them efficiently are core strengths. She is an independent worker with an admirable work ethic. Her people skills are equally strong. Maren often had to finesse opposing viewpoints and direction given by contractors, lawyers, managers, and handled each situation with diplomacy and got results. I give Maren my highest recommendation."

"If I had to sum up Maren's work ethic in one word it would have to be DEDICATION. Others come to mind as well; knowledgeable, sense of community; pride; out-going and ready to take on the risk of meeting any goal she puts her mind to or is challenged with. She is an asset to any community she chooses to call home."

We utilized Meraki on a recent ALR exclusion application. Maren liaised with the various levels of government and other consultants required for the application. She provided our group with timely updates and professional reports. We would highly recommend Meraki's services.

"I have the pleasure to work with Maren over the past few years and have found that she is a positive and professional person that takes the lead in developing initiatives in the community. I would not hesitate to recommend her in any vocation as she is approachable, a strategic thinker and would be a valuable asset to any business looking to maximize profits or take their business to the next level."

I contracted Meraki to help me build a website and communications for my business. I was extremely impressed with their professionalism and attention to detail. Highly recommended!

"Maren is a consumate professional and a pleasure to work with. As a Planner, her work is detailed and complete without it being boring or complicated. She is able to communicate ideas effectively. Possessing a sensitive and respectful demeanor, Maren works well with others to quickly earn their trust and cooperation. The enthusiasm she has for her work is mildly contagious and underscores her passion and commitment."