St. John’s, Newfoundland Registered Nurse / Regional Representative, Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland and Labrador Taylor Smith is a Registered Nurse with experience in acute care, forensic nursing, and nursing education. Taylor serves on the Registered Nurses’ Union of Newfoundland and Labrador Board of Directors as a Regional Representative and as Young Worker Vice President of…
St. John’s, Newfoundland VP Innovation & Business Development, Seafair Capital Ayon Shahed builds people-centred solutions at the intersection of business, government, community and impact. He is President of Branch Innovations and VP, Innovation & Business Development at Seafair, leading digital solutions that improve patient flow, community care, system efficiency, and program administration. Having held former…
St John’s, Newfoundland President, Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour Jessica McCormick is the President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, representing 70,000 workers. She was the youngest and first queer woman elected to the position. Jessica has worked in the labour and social justice movement since 2010. In 2025, she was named…
St. John’s, Newfoundland Professor, Memorial University Ailsa Craig is committed to building inclusive, sustainable structures and communities that support wellbeing and thriving. A professor of Sociology and 2SLGBTQAI+ community leader, Dr. Craig has held a range of leadership roles at Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador. Dr. Craig is also co-founder and co-chair of the…
Joe Batt’s Arm, Newfoundland Operations Manager, Shorefast Being surrounded by entrepreneurs and community minded family, it is no surprise that is where Colleen’s interests lie. After completing a Bachelor of Business Administration from Memorial University of Newfoundland, she returned to Fogo Island to begin her career with Shorefast, a charity operating social businesses on Fogo…
Conception Bay South, Newfoundland Assistant Deputy Minister, Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Jennifer Barnes has been part of the public service of Newfoundland and Labrador since 2005, beginning her career as a front-line child protection social worker. She later moved into progressively senior roles in policy and program development, as well as…
Makkovik, Newfoundland Deputy Minister of the Department of Language, Culture and Tourism, Nunatsiavut Government Jenna Andersen Gilbride is a Labrador Inuk born, raised and currently living in the Inuit region of Nunatsiavut. Jenna has a passion for northern economic development and a heart for the environment. Her career has focused on promoting the Arctic, mostly…
St John’s, Newfoundland Executive Director, Connections for Seniors Mohamed Abdallah is a mission‑driven leader with a strong commitment to ethical leadership, service, and systems‑level solutions that strengthen communities. He is the Founder and CEO of Connections for Seniors, where he works with teams and partners to advance affordable housing and supportive services for older adults.…
