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…
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…
Emily is President of an amalgamated local of 2,300 members in four bargaining units working for McMaster University and Regional Medical Associates in a variety of non-academic support staff roles. She has been active in the Union since starting at McMaster in Parking Services in 2000, beginning with the committee that bargained the first collective…
Jason is the Director of Sales, Service and Marketing, Toronto/GTA, at General Motors of Canada. He is responsible for the development and execution of GM’s strategic plan to improve overall business performance in Canada’s largest metropolitan area. Starting as an engineer in GM’s Oshawa Assembly Plant, Jason spent most of his early career in public…
After working in New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration over two terms, Martha moved back to Halifax for her current position at Dalhousie. While working for government, Martha held leadership roles in organizational change, project oversight and access to justice. Before joining the Mayor’s Office, Martha worked on projects with the United Nations Office…
Jessica is a proud member of Batchewana First Nation and has spent over 15 years working with Indigenous communities. As a professional, she is a proactive go-getter who strives to do the best she can with every challenge or situation she is faced. Jessica works with the values of integrity and dignity with an upfront,…