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…
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…
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…
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.…
Vanessa Stoby Communications/Political Action and Excellence in Education Officer Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation – District 16 Toronto, Ontario Vanessa’s strong interest in equity and diversity issues led to the achievement of her Master of Education from the University of Toronto in the department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning. Those same interests helped her…
Fiona Stevenson CEO & Founding Partner The Idea Suite Toronto, Ontario Fiona Stevenson is CEO/Founding Partner of the Idea Suite, an innovation and research agency recognized as one of Canada’s top growing companies in 2019. Fiona spent more than a decade in brand management at Procter & Gamble, in Canada and Europe, and in…
Lauren Snowball Communications Officer Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions Ottawa, Ontario Lauren is the Communications Officer for the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions. She crafts the public voice of 200,000 nurses advocating for safe work, quality public services, and nurses’ political engagement on a wide range of issues affecting health and society. A former…
Amrit Sehdev Physician Humber River Hospital Toronto, Ontario As a physician, Amrit hopes to continue to combine his experience in healthcare and AI as well as learn from innovators in different fields. He is currently a Panel Physician with the Government of Canada and completing a Masters of Artificial Intelligence at the Smith School…
Anthony Scolaro Head of Finance Lending Loop Toronto, Ontario Anthony is Head of Finance at Lending Loop, Canada’s leading fully regulated peer-to-peer lending platform. He has extensive experience in finance, accounting and operations, having held the position of Global Director of Finance at Right To Play International and working for Deloitte, Fairmont Hotels and…
Jeffrey Schiffer Executive Director Native Child and Family Service of Toronto Toronto, Ontario Jeffery holds a PhD and is currently the Executive Director at the Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, he founded the CRUW program and helps with the development of Indigenous Cultural Competency Training for the City of Toronto. Jeffery is…