Sherwood Park, Alberta President, Alberta Professional Fire Fighters’ & Paramedics’ Association Elliott has very much enjoyed representing his peers in the areas they were misunderstood and underrepresented for the betterment of their working conditions. This has brought him from the Fire Station coffee table to the Boardroom table – a place he never imagined he’d…
Pincher Creek, Alberta Senior Manager, Scotiabank Alison Croft’s work reflects a commitment to understanding and strengthening resilience in people, communities, and systems. Her education in environmental science (M.ES, M.Sc) examining climate-sensitive urban water systems and High Arctic wetlands, shaped her view that diversity strengthens resilience and sustainable systems must adapt to change. While building her…
Calgary, Alberta Executive Producer, CBC Ottawa Falice Chin is the Alberta bureau chief for The Hub and a former executive producer of news at CBC. She has reported from Canada and the Middle East, covering business, energy, politics and public policy. Her work focuses on the structural forces shaping Western Canada — from federal–provincial relations…
Fort McMurray, Alberta Membership Development Advisor, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955 Harold Brandt is a dedicated leader driven by public service and the industries that power his region. He serves as Team Lead for Membership Development with IUOE 955 and is an outspoken advocate for the oilsands and firearms rights. His community involvement…
Calgary, Alberta Indigenous Engagement Manager, Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation Thalia Aspeslet weaves her personal and professional interests together through a lifelong commitment to family, community, and ancestral responsibility, guided by the Cree teachings of miyo pimatisiwin (living a good life) and wahkohtowin (relationship with all our relations). This journey deepened more than twenty years ago…
Cochrane, Alberta Commanding Officer Real Properties Operations Unit (West), Department of National Defence, Canadian Armed Forces Lieutenant-Colonel Melanie Arsenault is a Canadian Armed Forces Construction Engineering Officer and licensed Professional Engineer with a passion for infrastructure, inclusive design, and organizational improvement. She has served across Canada and overseas, including a deployment to Afghanistan and command…
