Prince George, British Columbia Indigenous Community Resiliency Coordinator, Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) Amanda Reynolds is a senior wildfire mitigation and community resiliency leader with over eight years of experience designing and scaling FireSmart and wildfire prevention programs across British Columbia. She is deeply interested in culturally grounded, community‑led approaches that strengthen safety, capacity,…
Montreal, Quebec Executive Director, Apathy is Boring Sam Reusch is the Executive Director of Apathy is Boring, a leading non-partisan democracy organization mobilizing young people across Canada. Since 2020, she has led national growth, scaled year-round programs, and delivered record-setting youth participation and turnout campaigns. Her work centers on democratic reform, elections, and countering mis-…
Surrey, British Columbia Chief Programs and Advocacy Officer, Mothers Matter Canada Yusra Qadir works to advance systems change at the intersection of gender equity, care work, and newcomer integration. As Chief Programs and Advocacy Officer at Mothers Matter Canada, she leads pan‑Canadian initiatives supporting immigrant women and families, integrating program leadership, policy engagement, and data‑driven…
Hanwell, New Brunswick Manager, Programs and Services, The Canadian Association of Research Administrators Alison stays connected and engaged with the Canadian non-profit sector through her Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation and Canadian Society of Association Executives membership, and volunteering locally at her children’s parent council. Professionally, she contributes to associations and the Canadian research enterprise…
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…
Halifax, Nova Scotia Director of Programs – Language and Labour Market, Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) Olive Ozoemena is passionate about advancing social impact initiatives that foster an inclusive society and support the full integration of immigrants. Professionally, Olive leads programs that drive collaborative growth and address complex community needs. Personally, she values…
New Dominion, Prince Edward Island Executive Director, PEI Coalition for Women’s Leadership From supporting PhD research projects in the polar bear capital of the world, to her role as Executive Director for the PEI Coalition for Women’s Leadership, Sarah’s desire to help others succeed has shaped her into who she is today. Her unique career…
Edmonton, Alberta Director of Community initiative, REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities Cofounder & VP Operations, African Canadian Civic Engagement Council Emmanuel Onah is Director of Community Initiatives at REACH Edmonton, leading multi sector initiatives that advance community safety, inclusion, and youth wellbeing. His professional interests include gang prevention, trauma informed practice, and improving access…
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut Jr. Legal Counsel, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Nuka Olsen‑Hakongak is an Inuk from Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, and a practicing lawyer currently working as in‑house legal counsel at Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI). Prior to joining NTI, she practiced law with the Kitikmeot Law Centre as part of the civil litigation team at the Legal…
Marchand, Manitoba Executive Director, Wildlife Haven Rehabilitation Centre Zoé is a lifelong advocate for community and conservation. As Executive Director of Wildlife Haven since 2018, she has led transformational growth, establishing Manitoba’s only Wildlife Veterinary Hospital and growing the organization to be central Canada’s largest Wildlife Rehabilitation organization. Zoé also serves as Board Chair of…
