10/09/2026
TEAM SPOTLIGHT - TRYSTAN HUGHES 🌟
Hello everyone! I'm Trystan Hughes, the newest member of the Insightrix team, joining as our Proposal & Opportunities Specialist, and I'm loving every minute of being the new kid on the block!
I joined the team at the end of August, and my role is a bit of a mix of matchmaker and salesperson. I help connect organizations with the research tools and expertise they need to answer the questions that matter most. I've also been lending a hand with marketing and sales materials, so my creative background has been getting plenty of use!
My path to research wasn't exactly a straight line. I studied New Media Communications and have worked across graphic and video design, business development, and customer service. This role brings together a lot of those experiences, and I've loved learning something new every day.
One of the biggest surprises so far has been just how many industries rely on market research. Getting to see how research can help organizations better understand their customers, employees, and communities has been pretty eye-opening. And getting a peek at some of our work with the Saskatchewan Roughriders hasn't hurt either!
What stands out most about Insightrix is the people. We're a lean team, but everyone brings a wealth of knowledge and their own area of expertise. Everyone has been incredibly generous with what they know, and I've already learned a ton. I've even become the unofficial SharePoint guide, so if you can't find a file, I'm your gal!
Outside of work, I'm a big-time weightlifter, an avid reader, and I love sewing my own clothes, especially Halloween costumes. This year, my husband, son, and I are going as a Magic School Bus crew! When I'm not doing any of that, you'll probably find me hiking, exploring trails at Candle Lake, or taking a river walk in Saskatoon.
If there's one thing I've learned so far, it's to stay curious. Ask the questions, try something outside your comfort zone, and don't be afraid to take the long way around. As Ms. Frizzle would say, "Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!"
I'm so happy to be part of the Insightrix team and can't wait to see what's next!