Blyth, Ontario CEO & RHFAC Professional Sawchuk Accessible Solutions Julie Sawchuk (she/her) values spending time with like‑minded individuals who are committed to creating change and improving the lives of others. For more than a decade, she has been immersed in the disability and accessibility space, and she now feels a strong calling to engage with…
Edmonton, Alberta Director, Sustainable Investing, Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) Ashton Rudanec is a proud alumna of the University of Alberta’s MBA and BCom programs. After starting her career in the non-profit sector, Ashton joined Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) in 2017, serving in roles within AIMCo’s sustainable investing, human resources, corporate services, and communications…
Hampton, New Brunswick CEO & Founder, Lighthouse Leaders Group Terri-Ann Richards is the Founder of Lighthouse Leaders Group, a keynote speaker, and the author of Success Takes Courage and Becoming the Eight Percent. Known as The Happiness Architect™, she helps people build the internal strength to handle pressure and show up differently when things get…
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…
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…
Halifax, Nova Scotia Director, Africa Canada Trade and Investment Venture Kenneth Oguzie is the CEO of an international trade and investment organization, where he champions inclusive entrepreneurship and global trade. His leadership focuses on building economic bridges between Canada and emerging markets to help Canadian innovation thrive globally. Based in Atlantic Canada, with lived experience…
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…
