Denis Lavigne Vice-Dean of Studies Royal Military College Saint-Jean St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec Denis is Vice-Dean of Studies at the Royal Military College Saint-Jean. He has been a key player with regards to the institution’s return to university status in June 2021. He graduated from the École Polytechnique de Montréal with a Ph. D. in Engineering…
Nick Cutler Executive Director, Community & Youth Justice Services Government of New Brunswick Fredericton, New Brunswick Nick has worked and volunteered in the Criminal Justice System for over 20 years, and is a graduate of St. Thomas University, BA Criminology / Sociology. Often viewed as a visionary, he has a strong passion for leading…
Tara Acoose-Barreno Director, National Training Programs PQA Testing Regina, Saskatchewan Tara is a member of the Zagime Anishinabek First Nation in Treaty 4 Territory. She has recently joined PQA Testing, a national IT company that is committed to providing training and career opportunities for Indigenous peoples throughout the country. Tara has held previous roles…
Mishael Gordon Manager, Research Qikiqtaaluk Inuit Association Iqaluit, Nunavut Mishael is a strong advocate for education with a Bachelor of Science in Arctic Nursing, and a graduate diploma in Indigenous Administration & Public Policy, focusing on contemporary Nunavut. Mishael’s interest in public health administration has led her to support health protection initiatives such as…
Paul Tucker Chief Operating Officer, Faculty of Medecine Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Paul Tucker is the Chief Operating Officer for the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland and has been for the past five years. Prior to this, he spent nineteen years with the Government of Newfoundland…
Kristie Derkson Senior Policy Planner Alberta Environment and Parks, Government of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Kristie lives and works in Amiskwacîwâskahikan/Edmonton, Alberta. She is a passionate member of her community with her focus on environmental conservation and supporting a healthy and vibrant community for her two boys. Her employment with Alberta Parks has allowed her…
Luella Legge Instructor, School of Business and Creative Industries Nova Scotia Community College Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Luella is currently an Instructor in the School of Business and Creative Industries at the Nova Scotia Community College. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and a Master of Business Administration. Having spent time in Government, Non-Profit,…