Erum Afsar Director, Enforcement Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientist of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Erum is a builder, creator and tree-shaker. She is Director of Enforcement with the Association of Professional Engineers and GeoScientists of Alberta (APEGA). As well, she is Councillor with the Kananaskis Improvement District (KID). Professionally, she is an Engineer with…
Nicole Wiet Elevator Mechanic and Shop Steward International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 82 New Westminster, British Columbia Nicole Wiet is a journey level IUEC elevator constructor and only the fourth woman to achieve this distinction in her local, in which she served two terms on the IUEC Executive Board. She is a founding…
Nathan VanderKlippe Beijing Bureau Chief Correspondent Globe and Mail Vancouver, British Columbia Nathan is Asia correspondent for the Globe and Mail. Nathan has previously reported from Yellowknife, Vancouver and Calgary, covering a broad array of topics, including climate change, Arctic sovereignty, Canada’s forestry and energy industries, Canada-China relations, political and social developments in China,…
David Tsai Director of Finance British Columbia Nurses Union Vancouver, British Columbia Personally, David enjoys playing sport as a means to stay healthy and destress. He is particularly active in badminton, skiing, and ice hockey. He is also passionate about finding the most efficient and effective way to carry out the business process. David…
Joshua Towsley Assistant Business Manager International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115 Port Coquitlam, British Columbia Josh is the Assistant Business Manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 115 in British Columbia. Josh began representing workers in 2007; in his career he has represented workers in the construction, mining, hydroelectric, road building…
Sarah Thomas Capacity Development Manager First Nations Financial Management Board North Vancouver, British Columbia Sarah is a member of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation where she started her career while also obtaining a BA in Communications. Connecting indigenous knowledge and western knowledge into her learning and personal work ethics has become a passion for her. Sarah…
Ryan Stewart Negotiator B.C. General Employees’ Union Burnaby, British Columbia Ryan works as a negotiator for the B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU). He has negotiated for workers in community social services, healthcare, hospitality, private postsecondary education and a Crown agency. Ryan is also an elected Trustee on the Burnaby Board of Education. As a…
Mary Song Indigenous Liaison Advisor Statistics Canada Peachland, British Columbia Mary is a Dakelh from the small community of Fort St James, which is located in the central Interior of British Columbia. She currently resides in Peachland, B.C., is a single mom to four children, and a second year master’s student at UBCO. Mary…
Christy Slusarenko Vice President, Combined Units MoveUP Coquitlam, British Columbia Christy was elected to the position of Vice-President, Combined Units of MoveUP in February 2018. Prior to her current role, she was an early childhood educator at the Capilano University Children’s Centre. Christy is a dedicated union activist and a champion for numerous causes…
James Robertson Consultant Port Moody, British Columbia James is passionate about the development of thriving communities and leadership. He comes from an impressive military background as both a naval and special forces officer, where he served along our coastline and abroad, including Afghanistan. Having left the military 5 years ago, he now professionally supports…