Calgary, Alberta Manager, Financing Solutions, National Bank of Canada Ben Wagler is a seasoned lending professional with extensive expertise in structuring complex credit for high-net-worth clients. His professional interests focus on risk management, loan portfolio optimization, and driving strategic growth. Over his career, Ben has underwritten more than $1B in loans and led high-performing teams…
Saugeen First Nation, Ontario Founder & CEO, eSupply Canada & INDsight Consulting
Vancouver, British Columbia Director, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Josh Vander Vies is a disabled leader and lawyer with over 20 years of advancing disability inclusion, human rights, and organizational excellence across sport, arts, charitable, and air transportation sectors. He brings legal experience in charity law, human resources strategy, accessibility innovation, and…
Wikwemikong, Ontario General Manager, Debajehmujig Storytellers Lynda Trudeau (Fox) BBA, MEB, MFA:CA, is an Anishinaabekwe registered to Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory. She is an Anishinaabe leader focused on nation building, sustainable community development, cultural continuity, and Indigenous-led decision-making. Her work bridges Anishinaabe knowledge to strengthen community wellbeing, youth engagement, and intergenerational knowledge systems. Recognized for strategic…
Richmond, British Columbia Executive Director, TopShelf Emergency Management
Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan Lands & Economic Strategy Advisor, Kihew Consulting & Research Joseph Tootoosis is a proud member of Flying Dust First Nation and the Lands & Economic Strategy Advisor at Kihew Consulting & Research. He is a First Nations lands and economic development specialist with over 10 years of experience working with Indigenous governments,…
Town Mount Royal, Quebec Founder & Managing Partner, Climate Finance Advisors Jason is a sustainable finance professional and the Founder and Managing Partner of Climate Finance Advisors, a consulting firm supporting the deployment of capital aligned with the climate and social transition. He previously served as Head of Sustainable Finance at major Canadian financial institutions,…
Burnaby, British Columbia Principal, Heron Law Offices Wei William Tao is the founder and principal of Heron Law Offices, an immigration and administrative law firm based in Burnaby, British Columbia. His work focuses on the intersection of law, public policy, and community advocacy. Will recently completed an LLM thesis examining the impact of algorithmic decision-making…
Verdun, Quebec Associate Director, Compensation and Benefits, Power Corporation of Canada Isabelle St-Pierre is an active and curious professional who enjoys running, travelling, and spending time with family and friends, especially over shared meals, and is always seeking new experiences both personally and professionally. In her role in total rewards at Power Corporation of Canada,…
Oakville, Ontario Vice President, Public Affairs, Tarion Warranty Corporation Jenny leads public affairs at a consumer protection organization. She has over a decade of experience in government affairs and policy development. Her career began at Queen’s Park in the provincial government, where she worked across various portfolios including natural resources, mental health, policing, and consumer…
