Vancouver, British Columbia Lead, Policy and Partnerships Foundry BC, Providence Health Care Darlene Seto’s main interests lie in working within systems to support stronger equity‑based social policy and to co‑create institutional and cultural change. As Lead, Policy and Partnerships at Foundry, a provincial network of 35 integrated health and wellness centres for youth and families,…
Vancouver, British Columbia Founder & Executive Director, Solara Futures Miguel A Rozo works at the intersection of democratic governance, innovation, and global partnerships, turning policy ideas into coalitions that deliver. A former child refugee, he’s driven by service, lifelong learning, and bridging cultures. He led Canada’s international elections policy at Global Affairs Canada; co-led a…
Prince George, British Columbia Indigenous Community Resiliency Coordinator, Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) Amanda Reynolds is a senior wildfire mitigation and community resiliency leader with over eight years of experience designing and scaling FireSmart and wildfire prevention programs across British Columbia. She is deeply interested in culturally grounded, community‑led approaches that strengthen safety, capacity,…
Surrey, British Columbia Chief Programs and Advocacy Officer, Mothers Matter Canada Yusra Qadir works to advance systems change at the intersection of gender equity, care work, and newcomer integration. As Chief Programs and Advocacy Officer at Mothers Matter Canada, she leads pan‑Canadian initiatives supporting immigrant women and families, integrating program leadership, policy engagement, and data‑driven…
North Vancouver, British Columbia Vice President, BC Nurses Union Tristan Newby, RN, BSN (he/him) is a Registered Nurse specializing in emergency care, with areas of practice that include emergency, public health, mental health, and site leadership. He serves as Vice President of the BC Nurses’ Union, where he is Provincial Lobby Coordinator, Chair of the…
Victoria, British Columbia Associate University Librarian – Reconciliation, University of Victoria Board Chair, Royal BC Museum — Victoria, Colombie-Britannique Bibliothécaire universitaire adjointe – Réconciliation, Université de Victoria Présidente du conseil d’administration, Royal BC Museum
West Kelowna, British Columbia Fire Inspector, West Kelowna Fire Rescue David Mitchell has been in the fire service for over 20 years and is currently a Fire Inspector with West Kelowna Fire Rescue. His work focuses on community risk reduction, public engagement, and education. He also serves on the union executive, supporting governance, financial oversight,…
Vancouver, British Columbia Executive Vice President & Partner, Sedgwick Strategies Allie Meeres is Executive Vice President and Partner at Sedgwick Strategies, advising Canada’s largest energy and infrastructure proponents on Indigenous engagement, government relations, and communications for major projects. She recently helped secure a $400 million federal loan guarantee enabling the Stonlasec8 First Nations Alliance to…
Fort St. John, British Columbia Councilor, City of Fort St. John Sarah currently serves as a City Councilor in Fort St. John, BC. Raised in Nova Scotia, she attended Cape Breton University before relocating to British Columbia. With a degree in Environmental Public Health, she spent sixteen years working in healthcare. Public service and community…
New Westminster, British Columbia Pension and Benefits Trustee, ILWU 514 Brian Loos has been described as an individual that leads by example. Throughout life he has risen to leadership roles in sports, academics and his professional career. His dynamic resume and experience bring him a unique outlook on life and business. Fisheries Scientist to Environmental…
