Kay Dyson Tam Senior Strategy Manager, Service Design Telus Digital Toronto, Ontario Kay is the Senior Strategy Manager, Service Design at Telus Digital. Prior to her current position, she was the Impact and Innovation Manager at Eva’s, a youth shelter and housing provider. Her portfolio of strategic projects spans housing solutions, policy change, and…
Coralie D’Souza Director, Strategic Communications Brookfield Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Toronto, Ontario Coralie has over a decade of experience providing strategic advice to Canada’s thought-leaders and influencers. As Director of Strategic Communications at the Brookfield Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Ryerson University she works to build a more prosperous and inclusive Canada.…
John Dixon Head of IT Operations Mastercard Foundation St. Jacob, Ontario John is an experienced executive with a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a strong background leading and negotiating; developing talent; and creating operational, technical, and financial solutions as a trusted technology partner. As the Head of IT Operations for the Mastercard…
Shannon Devine Department Leader, New Media and IT United Steelworkers Union Toronto, Ontario Shannon is a labour and equity advocate, feminist, communications professional, strategic campaigner and leader of teams. She has worked in the labour movement for 15 years, including at the Canadian Auto Workers union (CAW), Ontario Federation of Labour and United Steelworkers…
Katherine (Kate) Davidson Psychological Associate Waterloo Region District School Board Hamilton, Ontario Kate is a Psychological Associate working in the public school system and private practice. Her special interest in working with students who have learning issues allows her to support parents and educational teams to help students reach their potential. She volunteers with…
Jinkie David Toronto Public Library Workers Union CUPE, Local 4948 Toronto, Ontario A union is only as strong and resilient as its members. Jinkie first became involved in her union in 2009 as a strike co-chair. Over the years, she has been elected to various positions within her local. As a labour activist, she…
Meghan Coates Executive Officer HMCS Calgary Nepean, Ontario As a Naval Warfare Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy, Meghan is interested in the strategic decision-making process of people, places, and things. Every decision made has an effect on Canadian Armed Forces personnel participating in operations and exercises at home and abroad. Meghan’s passion is…
Ginu Chacko Founder and CEO Talentrade Toronto, Ontario Ginu completed her B.Comm at the University of Toronto, and has worked across Canada and globally in management consulting, international development, and social entrepreneurship. Her main interest is in youth and adult education and how it translates to economic opportunity. She is also passionate about how…
Brian (Scott) Cavan Director, Sustainable Economies, Canada Coeuraj Ottawa, Ontario Scott is Kanien’kehàka (Mohawk) from the Six Nations of the Grand River and has been active both personally and professionally in enacting meaningful change through mainstream and Indigenous political systems throughout his career. Over the past 15 years, he has worked with and advised…
Jeff Brohman Vice Chair, Ontario Communications Council Unifor Kanata, Ontario A dedicated labour activist for 2 decades, Jeff is the Vice Chair of the Ontario Communications Council representing around 10 thousand telecommunications workers in Ontario, and the 1st Vice President of his union local. He represented Bell Canada technicians at collective bargaining as a…