Consultants & partners

A multidisciplinary team for complex work.

TGX is intentionally multidisciplinary. Our work draws from lived experience in organizations, community, technology, communications and cross-cultural exchange.

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Different expertise.
One connected practice.

The consultant-partner model keeps the core group close while allowing each project to draw on the perspective it genuinely needs. The aim is not to make every project look the same. It is to see it from enough angles to find a practical way forward.

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Portrait of Tong Guan, Principal Consultant at TGX

Principal Consultant

Tong Guan

A nonprofit founder, social entrepreneur and consultant working where organizations, systems and communities meet.

Tong brings more than a decade of experience across nonprofits, technology, education and startups. Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, he works with executive directors, CEOs and boards on organizational development, system modernization and cross-cultural challenges.

Since founding the Do What U Luv Foundation in 2014, he has developed large-scale education initiatives and helped build an education technology social enterprise. His work is grounded in hands-on implementation and experience across Canada and China.

  • Organizational systems
  • Nonprofit & charity development
  • Education & community
  • Canada–China perspective
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Portrait of Jeanne Chen, Consultant Partner at TGX

Consultant Partner

Jeanne Chen

A marketing and communications specialist connecting brands, audiences and cultural context across markets.

Jeanne’s experience spans technology startups, nonprofits, government agencies and corporations, with a focus on marketing, public relations, digital media and branding.

Her cross-market work helps Chinese brands understand North American audiences, business environments and policy contexts. She also advises and trains North American organizations exploring the Chinese market. Frequent work and travel between Asia and North America give her perspective a practical, lived foundation.

  • Brand & positioning
  • Digital media & PR
  • Market entry
  • Asia–North America perspective
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Portrait of Krishna Gupta, Consultant Partner at TGX

Consultant Partner

Krishna Gupta

An entrepreneur and technologist exploring useful applications of AI, web platforms and open-source innovation.

Based in Vancouver, Krishna brings more than a decade of experience in artificial intelligence, web development and software. He is the founder of Misty Interactive Studios Inc., which develops AI-powered applications, web solutions and custom software.

His consulting work includes AI-driven software, cloud optimization and the integration of OpenAI technologies into business workflows. He also supports internship and mentorship opportunities for students and professionals exploring technology.

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Web & software development
  • Cloud systems
  • Open-source & mentorship

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