Bradford, Ontario Director Indigenous & Municipal Relations, Nuclear Waste Management Organization Jessica Perritt is a proud Anishnaabe-kwe and a member Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Physics and believes Mathematics is the universal language of relationships. Currently, Jessica is the Director of Indigenous Relations at the Nuclear Waste…
Toronto, Ontario Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships, The Daniels Corporation Heela Omarkhail is Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships at The Daniels Corporation, a purpose-driven real estate developer based in Toronto. She leads social impact and business development strategies focused on affordable housing and cross-sector partnerships. Drawing on her lived experience growing up in…
Ottawa, Ontario Founder and Learning Experience Designer, Momentswithbren Consulting Brenda Okorogba is committed to equity, systems change, and community impact. She works across leadership development, education equity, gender justice, workforce inclusion, and social innovation in Canada and globally. Brenda has led and advised nonprofits, MSMEs, and multilateral partners, mobilizing resources and designing inclusive programs that…
Brampton, Ontario Deputy Chairman, 369 Global Kumaran Nadesan is the Group Chief Executive Officer of 369 Global, a Canadian group of companies with interests in skills training, media, and global talent mobility. He previously spent 15 years as an Ontario public servant in progressively senior roles across intergovernmental affairs, business development, stakeholder relations, communications, and…
Ottawa, Ontario Principle, Monk + Associates Kathleen Monk is a public affairs strategist, award-winning communicator, and entrepreneur. Her work focuses on driving real-world outcomes by shaping and negotiating political narratives across government, business, and labour unions. For more than two decades, she has helped organizations influence public opinion and achieve public affairs impact, including serving…
Toronto, Ontario Client Partner, Meta Chad is a strategic leader with a proven track record of driving growth at the intersection of technology, commerce, and government. As a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, he has led high-impact initiatives that help global brands scale, adapt, and perform in rapidly evolving markets. Known for clear thinking, strong…
Mississauga, Ontario Vice President, Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF), District 19 Peel Dr. Dorothy Hsia Melville is a secondary educator and union leader based in Ontario. They serve as Vice President of the province’s second largest district teachers union. They have led province-wide professional learning on human rights and have advised on education-related policy…
Princeton, Ontario Manager, Library Services, Region of Waterloo Library Cristina is a librarian with 20 years of leadership experience and a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the communities she serves. Throughout her career, she has contributed to committees focused on employee and public wellbeing, safety, and belonging. She believes that supportive,…
Toronto, Ontario Head, Indigenous Youth Leadership Program, Mastercard Foundation Erica McCloskey is Algonquin and a member of Kebaowek First Nation through her mother, with mixed settler ancestry on her father’s side. She leads the Indigenous Youth Leadership Program at the Mastercard Foundation, a new initiative supporting Indigenous youth knowledge and leadership across Canada. Throughout her…
Toronto, Ontario Commercial Account Manager, TD Bank Camden Maracle is a commercial banking professional and community leader based in Toronto and Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. As a Senior Relationship Manager, he specializes in credit underwriting, real estate finance, and growth-oriented operating companies, with a focus on Indigenous economic development. Camden is a board member with Indigenous…
