Zeina is from Ontario and is a recent graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University where she studied Communications and Political Science. Since graduating, Zeina has exercised her passion for the labour movement as a member of Unifor and working most recently to launch an educational non-profit, start-up: (De)Generation Y. (De)Gen Y is an informative network that…
A common thread in Darren’s life is a desire to make the world around him a better place. An Ontario public servant, he has provided advice to Government on significant social policy and transformation initiatives. Darren’s team promotes policies to create complete communities, curb urban sprawl, protect the environment and support economic development. Darren chairs…
Shawna is in her 21st year with the Toronto Police Service. She is currently based in Strategy Management, where she is working on modernizing the Service. Her diverse career has included working in uniform, intelligence and investigative policing. She implemented the inaugural Computer Cyber Crime Team. With a BA in Psychology, an MA in Criminology…
Toyin has an extensive track record of community advocacy and service. With a B.Sc. from York University, she is the director of a non-profit organization, a leader, accomplished artist and has worked in the social service work field for the past nine years. She has volunteered with over 50 community organizations including the Rotary Club…
Gillian is the Vice President, Negotiations for the Kwantlen Faculty Association (KFA), Local 5 of the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of BC (FPSE) and chair of FPSE’s Bargaining Coordination Committee. She has also served as Vice President, Grievances and Member-at-Large for the KFA. Gillian is a faculty member in the Department of English at Kwantlen…
Michelle is a Registered Social Worker with the North Bay Regional Health Centre, Mental Health Clinic. She holds a Master of Social Work from Laurentian University and has an avid interest in maternal/child mental health and has been involved in multiple micro, mezzo and macro level initiatives focusing on perinatal mental health. Michelle has an…
Gavin Dew is Director, External Relations at Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, Canada’s leading developer of gaming and entertainment properties. He is also co-founder of WMG Logistics and has advised diverse clients as principal of ADDO Consulting. He completed a BA at UBC and an MBA at Oxford, where he researched social license to operate. Gavin…
Rosie is a successful leader with 26 years of diversified managerial experiences within RBC Royal Bank. Her most recent functions involve leading RBC’s largest commercial senior sales teams while implementing change strategies to increase performance. Previous experiences entailed implementation of several new bank concepts within: Personal and Small Business and Commercial Financial Services (CFS) Platforms,…
After working in New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration over two terms, Martha moved back to Halifax for her current position at Dalhousie. While working for government, Martha held leadership roles in organizational change, project oversight and access to justice. Before joining the Mayor’s Office, Martha worked on projects with the United Nations Office…
Founder, educator, mentor and innovator, Loretta is no stranger to leadership. With over 15 years experiences in human services in ten countries she has assisted an array of diverse people and communities in the world. Loretta holds a Master’s in Leadership from Royal Roads University and is a certified Prosci change manager. In 2007, Loretta…