Get to know us

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ABLE Research Consultants respectfully acknowledges that we live and work on the ancestral and unceded territories of the diverse Indigenous Nations in the province colonially known as British Columbia. We acknowledge that there are over 200 distinct Nations with over 60 dialects. We also recognize that our research and consulting work takes place across many Indigenous territories throughout Canada. We acknowledge the enduring presence, knowledge systems, and stewardship of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, and we recognize that these lands have never been surrendered.

Our offices are located on the lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Tsleil-Waututh, Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen Nations

As a research organization, we are committed to working with humility, respect, and relational accountability, and to supporting practices that honour Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and learning.

Our team

Our strength lies in our diverse expertise, lived experience and passion for excellence.

Andrea Sator, Ph.D

Dr. Andrea Sator is an Assistant Professor in Applied Business Technology at the University of the Fraser Valley. She is an experienced educational researcher specializing in educational technology, digital literacy, applied communication, and work-integrated learning.

Andrea was the past Provincial Research Chair for ACE-WIL and is the current Co-Chair of CEWIL Canada’s National Research Committee, and has served for over ten years on national research grant adjudication committees. She has led large-scale, multi-institutional research projects funded by SSHRC, provincial associations, and national initiatives, and is the recipient of the Graham Branton Research Award in 2023.

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Heather Williams, Ph.D Candidate

Heather Williams brings over 15 years of experience in applied research, evaluation, and learning systems design across post-secondary education, workforce development, and community-based initiatives.

Her work focuses on helping organizations understand what is working, why it matters, and how evidence can be translated into practical, ethical, and equity-centred action. Heather has led and supported research and curricular projects across British Columbia and Canada, with a particular emphasis on intercultural development, work-integrated learning (WIL), change management, skills development, and organizational learning.

Heather has held senior roles in post-secondary institutions, where she has worked closely with faculty, administrators, employers, and community partners to design research-informed programs and evaluation frameworks. She completed her Masters in Equity Studies in Education and is completing doctoral work focused on relational and contemplative approaches to learning, ethics, and systems change. Her research practice is grounded in respect for multiple ways of knowing and a commitment to responsible, collaborative inquiry.

At ABLE Research Consultants, Heather works alongside clients as a thought partner—supporting evidence-based planning, evaluation, and knowledge mobilization that leads to meaningful and lasting impact.

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Jennifer Sator

Jennifer Sator supports qualitative research design, literature synthesis, data analysis, and trend analysis across ABLE projects. Her work informs program development and sector-wide insights across WIL initiatives in British Columbia.

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