Kelly, Michael

Michael Kelly Director of Health, Safety and Education Manitoba Federation of Labour Winnipeg, Manitoba   Mike is the full time Director of the Health, Safety and Education for the Manitoba Federation of Labour, based in Winnipeg. After 4 years as the Executive Director of the MFL Occupation Health Centre, a community health centre focused on…

Goodon, William

William Goodon Minister of Housing and Property Management Manitoba Metis Federation Brandon, Manitoba   Will has built a career with a combination of community service & entrepreneurship. Partnering with his father, Will is an ownership partner in motel projects in southwestern Manitoba, with properties in Deloraine, Boissevain & Killarney. In June 2014, Will was elected…

Crothers, Blake

Blake Crothers Union Negotiator UFCW Local 832 Winnipeg, Manitoba   Blake is a full-time union negotiator for UFCW Local 832 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is also a Vice-President on the Manitoba Federation of Labour Executive Council, the local’s representative for UFCW Canada’s Political Action Committee and sits on the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA)…

Cassie, Angela

Angela Cassie President, Société de la francophonie manitobaine Vice-President, National Gallery of Canada Winnipeg, Manitoba   Since 2021, Angela has led the implementation of the National Gallery of Canada’s first ever Strategic Plan and its efforts related to Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. A member of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ inaugural leadership…

Zamin, Deborah

Deborah Zamin Principal Toronto District School Board Toronto, Ontario   Deborah holds a Hons. BA, M.Ed., OCT and is a principal with the Toronto District School Board, where she serves in a large dual-track K-8 elementary school. Previously, Deborah was a vice principal in the TDSB’s first-ever and largest fully virtual elementary school created in…

Yiu, Adrianne

Adrianne Yiu Manager, Organizational Change & Agility TELUS Digital Toronto, Ontario   Adrianne is passionate about cultivating inclusive environments for people to realize their potential. In her current role as Manager, Organizational Change & Agility at TELUS Digital, Adrianne works at the intersection of business, tech and people, and helps teams shift to new ways…

Wigmore, Andrew

Andrew Wigmore Chair, Young Professionals Committee on the NCR Executive Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Ottawa, Ontario   Andrew’s personal interests include sports, travelling, video games, movies, and spending time with friends. He also spent his days renovating his home and volunteering with PIPSC and the CLC. Andrew enjoys exploring new restaurants…

Wiebe, Justin

Justin Wiebe Program Manager Mastercard Foundation Toronto, Ontario   Justin is Michif (Métis) from Saskatoon in Treaty 6 and Métis Territory, and currently lives in Toronto in territories covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. Justin is passionate about rethinking philanthropy, youth leadership, and building movements of solidarity across different communities. He…

Westbury, Janet

Janet Westbury Experiential Education Coordinator, Department of Health Sciences Brock University Niagara, Ontario   Janet resides in Niagara where she has built her career within the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at Brock University. Her diversity stems from being both an educator and a health care professional. She works closely with students, constantly collaborates with…

Thompson, David

David Thompson Director General Canadian Armed Forces Ottawa, Ontario   As Director General, Portfolio Requirements, National Defence, David leads real property investments and portfolio management ensuring Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) remains operationally ready and well supported by the department’s infrastructure. He also leads portfolio innovation, natural resources, real property services, national accommodations, and divestment activities.…