Saloua Benkhouya Vice President, Business Financial Services RBC Royal Bank of Canada Westmount, Québec Saloua is curious to learn and understand how to tackle transformative initiatives and prepare for future trends and priorities that will impact society. Her areas of interest include FinTech, AI, disruptive technologies, Finance, Infrastructure, Youth education and Healthcare Transformation, Diversity…
Mounia Benalil Advisor, Research Development École nationale de l’administration publique Lachine, Quebec Since March 2020, Mounia Benalil has served as Research Development Advisor at the École nationale de l’administration publique in Montreal. This position involves administering scientific research through the application of the policies and framework governing research funding in Quebec. Previously, Ms. Benalil…
Roxanne Morin Department Lead Ville de Longueuil Chambly, Quebec Roxanne Morin works for the City of Longueuil as department head – Citizen’s engagement, Communications and Public Affairs. With nearly 10 years’ experience in municipal administration, she is involved in projects relating to the development of citizen-centered services and the optimization of processes. Roxanne always…
Mélinda Bastien Actuary, asset management and pension plan advisor Normandin Beaudry Montreal, Quebec A member of the Huron-Wendat Nation and an Associate of the Society of Actuaries since 2009, Melinda has been a pension plan and asset management advisor for the last 14 years. She conducts research on the best savings strategies for the…
Thomas Baracos Managing Director Espaces temps Montréal, Québec Thomas is an expert advisor, intrapreneur and team leader with a successful record of solving problems to facilitate growth. Currently managing a non-profit specialized in social design and innovation, his work focuses on cities, start-ups, and culture. Projects have included the digital transformation of museums, intelligent…
Bineta Ba Director, partnerships and international development Fondation Marcelle et Jean Coutu Montreal, Quebec Bineta Ba has lived many years in Africa and in Europe before coming to Quebec almost 20 years ago. Working in the community and social development field for the last 15 years, she is known for her keen involvement in…
Alicia Aragutak Executive Director Isuarsivik Regional Recovery Centre Kuujjuaq, Québec At only twenty-eight years old, Alicia Aragutak is a seasoned role model; she has travelled as far as Peru, New Zealand, and South Africa to speak about the vital importance of Indigenous culture. She is known for her active and participatory citizenship in her…
Maya Angenot Partner, Commercial Litigation Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP Montreal, Quebec Maya is a partner in the Commercial Litigation department of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, an international law firm with over 50 offices worldwide. Prior to her practice, she completed an undergraduate degree in Anthropology, as well as a Civil Law and…
John (Paul) Young Administrator, Community Hospitals in West Prince Health PEI Summerside, Prince Edward Island Paul has worked in Healthcare for the last 15 years in both public and private industry in several provinces throughout Canada. He is currently the Administrator of Community Hospitals West for Health PEI and has been in this role…
Tayte Willows Director, Programs and Policies Canadian Mental Health Association, PEI Division Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Working with the Canadian Mental Health Association, PEI Division, Tayte has the privilege of partnering with individuals and families to better address their needs and desires. Most notably, she co-created CMHA’s Family Support Peer Program, developed a Provincial…