Calgary, Alberta Manager, Financing Solutions, National Bank of Canada Ben Wagler is a seasoned lending professional with extensive expertise in structuring complex credit for high-net-worth clients. His professional interests focus on risk management, loan portfolio optimization, and driving strategic growth. Over his career, Ben has underwritten more than $1B in loans and led high-performing teams…
Edmonton, Alberta Forest Research Officer/NRCan National Consultation Team President Natural Resources Canada/The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Mihai Voicu is a forest carbon modeller with over 20 years of experience working in Canada’s boreal ecosystems, specializing in biomass, growth and yield, and national GHG reporting. His work bridges science, policy, and operations…
Edmonton, Alberta Director, Sustainable Investing, Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) Ashton Rudanec is a proud alumna of the University of Alberta’s MBA and BCom programs. After starting her career in the non-profit sector, Ashton joined Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) in 2017, serving in roles within AIMCo’s sustainable investing, human resources, corporate services, and communications…
Calgary, Alberta Director, HR, Calgary Police Umair Pervez serves as Director of Human Resources at the Calgary Police Service, leading major HR transformation in one of the most complex public service environments. His work includes modernizing HR service delivery, advancing digital HR systems, and supporting cultural and employee experience improvements. Prior to joining CPS, he…
Edmonton, Alberta Director of Community initiative, REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities Cofounder & VP Operations, African Canadian Civic Engagement Council Emmanuel Onah is Director of Community Initiatives at REACH Edmonton, leading multi sector initiatives that advance community safety, inclusion, and youth wellbeing. His professional interests include gang prevention, trauma informed practice, and improving access…
Edmonton, Alberta Senior Manager, Indigenous Relations (Corporate Affairs), ATCO Ltd. Nicole Minde is a member of Ermineskin Cree Nation and a Senior Manager with ATCO’s Corporate Indigenous Relations team, bringing over 15 years of experience across the company. Her work spans Indigenous consultation and engagement, partnership development, and the advancement of meaningful economic and social…
Edmonton, Alberta President, Edmonton & District Labour Council Greg Mady is President of the Edmonton & District Labour Council, a CUPW Member and a lifelong organizer. He has always been driven by a sense of fairness, which has different forms across his life and driven him to different areas of organizing and activism. It has…
Fort McMurray, Alberta Membership Development Advisor, International Union of Operating Engineers
Edmonton, Alberta Director, AI Trust and Safety, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac has followed a decidedly non linear career path and has found her professional home in artificial intelligence as a translator across topics, expertise, and interests. She is deeply curious about how complex systems function and the incentives that shape them.…
Calgary, Alberta Business Opportunity Manager, Shell Canada Cindy works in the energy sector serving as Project Director for a major carbon capture and storage project currently under construction. She strongly believes in the power of collaboration and diverse perspectives to achieve better outcomes. Cindy is a graduate with distinction from the Executive MBA dual degree…
