Hay River, Northwest Territories Business Manager, Western Arctic Marine Training Centre Kari Davenport is a northern Indigenous community leader working at the intersection of education, workforce development, and public service. Her professional focus is on building practical training pathways that lead directly to jobs, leadership, and long-term community resilience in the North. Kari is especially…
Moncton, New Brunswick Executive Director, Crossroads for Women Renée is originally from Ottawa, and after nearly a decade in the federal public service, she transitioned to the nonprofit sector, a move that brought her to Moncton, NB. There, she launched the seventh chapter of Shelter Movers, providing moving and storage services to survivors of abuse.…
Joe Batt’s Arm, Newfoundland Operations Manager, Shorefast Being surrounded by entrepreneurs and community minded family, it is no surprise that is where Colleen’s interests lie. After completing a Bachelor of Business Administration from Memorial University of Newfoundland, she returned to Fogo Island to begin her career with Shorefast, a charity operating social businesses on Fogo…
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…
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Senior Manager, Northern Programs MakeWay Foundation Professionally, Killulark (Laura) Arngna’naaq is interested in supporting the North, including community and the land. She supports work across the three territories through grant making and administrative support to community lead work. Identifying the need for additional supports for artists in the NWT, she has been…
Iqaluit, Nunavut Assistant Director – Social Policy Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. As an Inuk woman in Canada, Papatsi developed a passion for Inuit rights, self-determination, education, language and culture. This led to her starting her career at Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI), the Inuit Treaty Organization representing Nunavut Inuit, in 2021. She is currently the Assistant Director…
St John’s, Newfoundland Executive Director, Connections for Seniors Mohamed Abdallah is a mission‑driven leader with a strong commitment to ethical leadership, service, and systems‑level solutions that strengthen communities. He is the Founder and CEO of Connections for Seniors, where he works with teams and partners to advance affordable housing and supportive services for older adults.…
Montreal-West, Quebec Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Government Relations, One Drop Foundation Lauren Alcorn is Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Government Relations at the One Drop Foundation in Montréal. She brings more than 20 years of experience in the non‑profit sector, specializing in climate‑resilient water access (SDG 6) and cross‑sector partnerships. Lauren is deeply…
Sudbury, Ontario Founder & Executive Director, Afro Women and Youth Foundation Adebola Adefioye is a recognized social impact leader, educator, and PhD student advancing equity and systems change across Canada. She is the Executive Director of the Afro Women and Youth Foundation (AWYF), a registered charity, and Team Lead of Adebola Adefioye Consulting, where she…
