✈️ Kelise Travels

I Help People Move

The journey is the prize. ✈️

Immigration guidance, mentorship, and support — powered by someone who's walked the path. Moving to Canada, relocating to Ghana, or snowbirding between countries — I've got you covered.

🇬🇭 Apply to Meet Kelise in Ghana 🌍 Move to Ghana Mentorship 🧮 Calculate Your CRS Score

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🔥 Happening Soon

UpRow Expands to Ghana 🇬🇭🇨🇦

Kelise Williams is conducting in-person and virtual immigration assessments in Accra.

📍 Accra, Ghana

Meet Kelise Williams, MSc — CEO of UpRow and 500 Global portfolio company founder — for a comprehensive 60-minute strategic immigration assessment. In-person or virtual sessions available.

📅 March 1 – April 30, 2026
🕐 60-minute strategic assessments
📍 In-Person (Accra) or Virtual
👥 Limited spots — by application only

🩺 Healthcare 💻 STEM 🔧 Skilled Trades 🚛 Transport 🌾 Agriculture 🇫🇷 French Speakers

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🤝 Introducing

Meet Kim — Your Immigration Bestie

AI-powered guidance, available anytime you need it.

Kim Williams

Your AI Immigration Bestie · Powered by UpRow

Don't know where to start with Canadian immigration? That's exactly what Kim is here for. Kim is your AI-powered immigration guide — after you complete the CRS Score Calculator, Kim will analyze your results and send you personalized recommendations on immigration pathways, next steps, and what you need to prepare.

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The Person Behind It All

Your guide has walked this path herself.

Kelise Williams

CEO & Founder, UpRow

Born in Trinidad & Tobago, Kelise immigrated to Canada and built UpRow — a settlement platform now serving over 5,000 newcomers. A graduate of 500 Global's Alberta Accelerator, winner of BIPOC Women Founders in Tech, and recipient of the $100K Edmonton Edge Fund, she knows the immigration journey inside and out — because she lived it.

🇹🇹 Trinidad & Tobago Native 🎓 500 Global Alumni 🏆 BIPOC Women Founders Winner 💰 $100K Edge Fund 🚀 5,000+ Newcomers Served

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Kelise's story and mission — recognized by top media and organizations across Canada.

CBC News · Radio Active

"Kelise Williams arrived in Canada five years ago, and used her experience as an immigrant to create UpRow. The app is a one-stop shop for all kinds of services and resources that newcomers might need."

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Taproot Edmonton

"Hot on the heels of investment successes, UpRow has launched the 2.0 version of its app marketplace that assists newcomers, all in the lead-up to its pitch at Inventures in Calgary and a trade mission to London."

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HBS Blog

"Kelise is revolutionizing the immigration industry with a groundbreaking virtual marketplace and social media platform that connects immigrants with vital services."

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$100K Edmonton Edge Fund AI Integration Grant

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The51 Investment Femme-Focused Investor

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BIPOC Women in Tech Pitch Competition Winner

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HerStory Story-Pitch Competition Winner

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Inventures Tech Triathlon $10K Winner — AI + Quantum + IoT

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BCW Perfect Pitch 1st Place

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500 Global Alberta Accelerator Graduate

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Top 20 Startups Startup TNT Summit

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Caribbean Tech Summit Featured Speaker 2023

I Help People Move

UpRow Expands to Ghana 🇬🇭🇨🇦

📍 Accra, Ghana

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