Winnipeg, Manitoba Director, Health Services, Canadian Red Cross Marwa Suraj is a physician and public health leader based in Winnipeg, with a background in medicine, humanitarian response, and community-centred systems leadership. Her work explores how health, climate, and social systems intersect, particularly in partnership with Indigenous communities and during public health emergencies. She is also…
Winnipeg, Manitoba Vice President Manitoba Nurses Union, Manitoba Nurses Union Katie Stark is a pediatric and forensic nurse in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is the Vice President of the Manitoba Nurses Union. Living in Manitoba, she enjoys the winters, cheering on her Winnipeg Jets, but enjoys getting away with her husband when the deep cold sets…
Winnipeg, Manitoba Director of Product Development, Loewen Windows and Doors Originally from Mexico and now rooted in Canada, Alfonso is Director of Product Development at Loewen Windows and Doors in Manitoba. An engineer with experience across aerospace, agricultural machinery, furniture, and fenestration, he champions innovation that elevates quality of life, confronts complex challenges, and accelerates…
Winnipeg, Manitoba Executive Director, Manitoba Building and Construction Trades Council Tanya Palson is Executive Director of the Manitoba Building and Construction Trades Council, representing 12 affiliated unions and more than 10,000 skilled trades professionals. She also serves as Chair of Manitoba’s Apprenticeship and Certification Board. With a background in public policy, communications, and workforce development,…
Winnipeg, Manitoba Chief, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canadian Security Intelligence Service Brad Neufeld has spent nearly 20 years in different positions with the federal government. Currently, Brad is working with the Department of Public Safety as Chief, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, where his is responsible for a wide variety of national security files. Over the years, Brad…
Marchand, Manitoba Executive Director, Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre Zoé is a lifelong advocate for community and conservation. As Executive Director of Wildlife Haven since 2018, she has led transformational growth, establishing Manitoba’s only Wildlife Veterinary Hospital and growing the organization to be central Canada’s largest Wildlife Rehabilitation organization. Zoé also serves as Board Chair of…
Winnipeg, Manitoba 2SLGBTQI+ Diversity Vice-President, CUPE Manitoba Steward, Local 998 Exc. Chair, EROC Committee, Local 998 Co-Chair, National Pink Triangle Committee CUPE Rep. for CLC Solidarity and Pride Working Group National Member Facilitator / Graduate of the CLC Jonny is a proud father, and 2SLGBTQIA+, Metis, labour activist, and leader in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is…
Winnipeg, Manitoba Director, College and Public Relations, RRC Polytech
Winnipeg, Manitoba President, United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg, IAFF Local 867
Winnipeg, Manitoba Manager of Communications & Stakeholder Relations, Keystone Agricultural Producers Lisha Hassanali is an award-winning communications and government engagement professional, currently on the strategic leadership team of Keystone Agricultural Producers. A former journalist, Lisha has reported on current affairs, business, and culture for CBC Radio locally and nationally. She is passionate about building vibrant,…
