Georgetown, Ontario Director, Industrial Market Development, Enbridge Gas Nicole Brunner is originally from Hamilton, Ontario and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McMaster University, as well as an MBA. She is currently the Director of Industrial Development at Enbridge Gas, where she has spent 17 years in progressively senior roles focused on growth, customer partnerships,…
Toronto, Ontario Vice President, Talent Acquisition, CIBC Brent Chamberlain is a recognized expert in inclusive leadership and human capital management, currently serving as Vice President of Talent Acquisition at CIBC—a leading North American financial institution with 15 million personal, business, public sector and institutional clients. He brings a wealth of experience from the non-profit, communications…
Ottawa, Ontario Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada Isabella Chan is a federal public servant with over 20 years of experience. Before joining the federal public service, she also worked for the BC Government. In addition to her current role as the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of Lands and Minerals Sector at Natural Resources…
Ottawa, Ontario Vice President, MacEwen Petroleum Brian Boucher serves as Vice President at MacEwen Petroleum, bringing broad executive experience across energy distribution, transportation, manufacturing, forestry, defence, wholesale, and retail. A committed board director and community leader, he co-founded 100 Men Who Care Ottawa and volunteers with many charities including Ducks Unlimited Canada for over 20…
Kitchener, Ontario Founder & CEO, The Femina Collective Beth Borody is a serial founder driven by a deep commitment to advancing women’s participation and leadership in the mining and investment sectors. Her work focuses on creating pathways for women to engage in mining not only as professionals, but also as owners and investors, strengthening Canada’s…
Bradford, Ontario Superintendent, York Regional Police Superintendent Chirag Bhatt is a senior public‑sector leader with more than two decades of experience guiding complex organizations through change, with a strong focus on people, trust, and impact. His professional passions include leadership development, equity and inclusion, and building people‑centred institutions through innovative, cross‑sector partnerships. He has led…
Toronto, Ontario Vice President, Public Programming, Toronto International Film Festival Keith Bennie is the Vice President of Public Programming and Audience Engagement at the Toronto International Film Festival, where he leads five key areas of programming: TIFF Cinematheque, public programs, youth programs, community impact, and library and archives. He is an arts education leader, with…
Thunder Bay, Ontario Manager of Street Outreach, Harm Reduction and Sexual Health Programs, Thunder Bay District Health Unit Kandace Belanger is an RN with experience in addictions and mental health, which she has channeled into passion for supporting populations in her community, who bear a disproportionate burden of health and social inequities. Since 2008, she…
Toronto, Ontario Senior Director of Strategy and Operations, The Broadbent Institute Jennifer Yin Barrett is the Senior Director of Strategy and Operations for the Broadbent Institute, a social democratic think tank. She oversees the integration of the Institute’s strategy and goals with daily operations. Jennifer has over a decade of experience in electoral politics and…
Niagara Falls, Ontario Chief Operating Officer and Principal and Senior Policy Advisor to Assistant Deputy Minister, Isabelle Rae and Government of Ontario Dr. Raynold Wonder Alorse is a seasoned leader whose career has spanned pivotal roles within the Government of Canada, Government of Ontario, financial services, infotech, non-profits and international organizations. His scholarly achievements and…
