b'PROFESSIONAL Q&AA LONG AND WINDING ROAD By Matthew BradfordCliff Fregin opens up about his career success and how it has led him to his current position as one of Indspires top executivesEntrepreneurship is a lifelong passion for Cliff Fregin.Today,astheChiefOperatingOfficer of Indspire, he applies that passion to building opportunitiesforIndigenousyouthandtheir communities. Read on to learn about Fregins work and inspiration.What do you love most about what you do?I love that Indspire supports Indigenous students of all ages in their educational journey. To see these students accomplish their goals is always rewarding, and to know Im playing a small part in that is simply humbling.I am also happy to be working with a talented group of people who make this job rewarding, both professionally and personally. Over my whole life, Ive looked for opportunities to support capacity building with Indigenous communities, youth and organiza-tions, so to be doing so now with a great staff at my side is an amazing opportunity.What was the path to your current position? My path has been long and progressive. There was never a destination in mind, only a drive to support and build capacity for Indigenous communities and peoples.If I had to pinpoint what led me here, I would say it started with my job as an economic development 36indspiration2022'