Kesang was born in Delhi in a camp for Tibetan refugees. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from McGill University and a College Diploma in Social Sciences from Dawson College. As president of a union local representing 1,600 Via Rail Canada and Canadian National employees, Kesang works for the defence of…
Caitlin has more than a decade of experience in communications, journalism, media relations and digital strategy. She has spent the bulk of her career working in higher education and the non-profit sector, as well as in public policy. She is the Managing Director and Partner of MediaStyle, an Ottawa digital communications firm that specializes in…
Nikki is responsible for communications, public affairs and government relations with all levels of government for the Union, while also serving as its public voice. Prior to joining the Carpenters’ District Council, Nikki was the Vice President, Public Affairs at Invest Toronto and Manager at the Insurance Bureau of Canada. Nikki also has significant government…
John is a fourth-generation North Dumfries resident, where he lives with his wife and two children. John attended school and was raised in Cambridge. He is a licensed interprovincial Red-Seal Glazier Metal Mechanic and a 2005 graduate of Conestoga College’s Continuing Education Pre-Service Fire Fighter program. John continues to serve the community in which he…
Yvette has been a Registered Nurse and Union activist for over 26 years and has spent most of her nursing career working in Critical Care. Yvette is now working in an Outpatient Cancer Care Program. Her union involvement has progressed from being a Shop Steward to Local President and now Provincial VP. Throughout her career,…
Olivia is an Inuk from Kuujjuaq, where she works for the Kativik Regional Government in the Sustainable Employment Department as the coordinator of the Youth Employment Services program. She manages the Ungava Coast office and works with seven remote communities. In her region and on a national level, Olivia advocates for youth and Inuit rights,…
Nadine has spent her career facilitating effective relationships between Aboriginal communities, government and industry. As a Program Specialist with BC Hydro’s Aboriginal Employment and Business Development group, she develops and implements training solutions to ensure local First Nations get the credentials they need to become successfully employed. Prior to this, Nadine worked as regional manager…
Born in Trinidad & Tobago, Danielle Ayana immigrated to Canada as a teenager. Her intercultural heritage and global exposure shape her curiosity and openness to Canada’s diversity and international roles. An Ordained Minister with the United Church of Canada, Danielle Ayana invests in communities and individuals pursuing what it means to be fully human and…
Adam is an Executive Director in the Asian investment banking team of CIBC where he is responsible for energy and diversified investment banking in the Asia Pacific region. Adam has worked in London, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Calgary. Adam also sits on CIBC’s Indigenous Action committee, working towards making retail and commercial banking more…
Brent is Vice President, Operations and Integration, for Suncor Energy located in Fort McMurray. Prior to this assignment, Brent was the Vice President, East Coast, for Suncor and was located in St. John’s. Brent has over 20 years of energy industry experience. Prior to joining Suncor, Brent worked at Imperial Oil and with ExxonMobil in…