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January 1, 2026
Lambert Academy Announces Leadership Transition
Founder Lesi Steps Away from Day-to-Day Role
Calgary, Alberta — Lambert Academy of Sugar Craft today announced a significant leadership transition as founder Lesi steps away from her day-to-day responsibilities at the academy. The transition marks a new chapter for the organization, which has been a cornerstone in cake design education and entrepreneurship since its founding in 2007.
After years of building and nurturing Lambert Academy into a respected training institution, Lesi has made the decision to step back to focus on the next phase of her personal and professional journey. Throughout her tenure, the academy has grown into more than a business, serving as a hub for creativity, skill development, and community among aspiring and professional cake designers.
Reflecting on her time with the academy, Lesi emphasized the deep connections formed with students and the broader community. What began as a training program evolved into a supportive environment where individuals developed not only technical skills, but also confidence and entrepreneurial ambition. This mission aligns with Lambert Academy’s broader commitment to empowering individuals to pursue their passion and build meaningful careers in the baking industry.
As part of this transition, Raana Mirabzadeh has been appointed Managing Partner of Lambert Academy. In her new role, she will oversee operations and guide the strategic direction of the academy moving forward. Raana has worked closely with Lesi and is deeply aligned with the academy’s values, standards, and long-standing vision.
With her leadership, Lambert Academy will continue to deliver the high-quality instruction, hands-on training, and business education that students have come to expect. The Professional Cake Designer Certification Program and other offerings will remain central to the academy’s commitment to developing skilled, confident cake designers prepared for real-world success.
Lesi expressed strong confidence in the future of the academy under Raana’s leadership, noting that the transition ensures continuity while creating space for continued growth and evolution.
Lambert Academy extends its gratitude to students, alumni, and the broader community for their ongoing support and trust. While Lesi will step away from daily operations, her impact and legacy will remain foundational to the academy’s identity and continued success.
For more information about Lambert Academy and its programs, visit LambertAcademy.ca.
Lesi Lambert, Master Cake Designer
Lesi Lambert is a true sugar artist and loves sugar craft.
She’s won numerous awards for her artistic cake creations, taught classes and serviced both private and corporate clients. Lesi has been creating great tasting; visually inspiring edible works of art since 2005. Her largest custom sculpted cake was for a corporate Stampede party and fed over 1000 people.
Lesi Lambert has studied sugar arts with Nicholas Lodge, James Rouselle, Becky Rink, Lourdes Reyes, Norm Davis, Claudette Peters, Lucinda Larson, just to mention a few.
On any given day Lesi can be found at Lambert Academy doing what she loves, teaching all aspects of cake design. She says her passion is teaching new cake designers the skills they need to start their own home based cake businesses.
The Lambert Academy Cake Designer Certification Program is known and respected worldwide.
Introducing Our Team
We are a passionate and highly trained team of baking and decorating enthusiasts, who take immense pleasure in sharing their skills with aspiring bakers and cake designers. We thrive on fostering a warm, supportive, and engaging learning environment, where both beginners and experienced bakers alike can elevate their culinary prowess and unleash their creative potential.
Join us and let us guide you on your journey towards mastering the sweet symphony of flavors and designs that is the world of baking and decorating.
Raana Mirabzadeh Ardakani
Managing Partner, Co-Owner, Instructor, Baker
Lesi Lambert
Retired Master Cake Designer, Co-Owner
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Why Choose Lambert Academy
It all began with a guitar-shaped cake for one of our children, which planted the seed of belief in Lesi’s mind that she could be good at decorating cakes. With dreams of transitioning from her current job, Lesi started learning cake-making in our condo’s family kitchen. She initially took orders from family and friends, then referrals, until the time came to make the ultimate decision to leave the medical industry and become a professional cake designer.
Realizing the need for professional training to achieve her dreams, Lesi attended Bonnie Gordon’s cake school and never looked back. After a few years of honing her craft, Lesi felt the calling to teach once more, drawing upon her background as a fitness instructor with the YMCA. This led to the creation of skill-building classes at what is now known as Lambert Academy of Sugar Craft.
We constructed a commercial kitchen in our home, where we started teaching classes and making cakes for customers. After a few years, we recognized a gap in the market for a certification program – something Lesi wished she’d had to help build her skills and confidence at the beginning of her journey. Today, we offer a professional cake designer certification program attended by individuals from various parts of the world.
When COVID-19 struck, we faced extreme restrictions and had to choose between closing the business or expanding our space to accommodate enough students to survive. We now operate out of a 3,500-square-foot commercial location, complete with a spacious studio bakery and a separate large classroom. Our passion for teaching drives us, and we take immense pride in witnessing our students’ growth in their skills.
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Great class! I learned so much. Small class sizes, useful tips and hands on experience make this class worth every penny. Lesi is very patient and helpful. Can’t wait to take more.
Amazing class ! Personal , one on one help , laughter AND cake ! Awesome
I will definitely be taking more classes. With this course I found out a few great tips that will help me immensely with my caking.
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