Victoria, British Columbia Connections Manager, Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria Ivan Watson is a governance and public affairs leader who manages external connections for the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business and serves on the University of Victoria Board of Governors, following a career in policy, communications and marketing regionally, nationally…
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…
Montréal, Quebec Directrice, Conservatoire art dramatique de Montréal
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…
Chelsea, Quebec Director, Advocacy, Pacific Economic Development Canada Shanley Matthews brings deep expertise gained through 20 years in federal policy, with a passion for putting people first through systems change, Indigenous policy, and equity work. She is presently Director of Advocacy at the Pacific Economic Development Agency (PacifiCan), leading strategies to advance economic development across…
St John’s, Newfoundland President, Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour Jessica McCormick is the President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, representing 70,000 workers. She was the youngest and first queer woman elected to the position. Jessica has worked in the labour and social justice movement since 2010. In 2025, she was named…
Winnipeg, Manitoba 2SLGBTQI+ Diversity Vice-President, CUPE Manitoba Steward, Local 998 Exc. Chair, EROC Committee, Local 998 Co-Chair, National Pink Triangle Committee CUPE Rep. for CLC Solidarity and Pride Working Group National Member Facilitator / Graduate of the CLC Jonny is a proud father, and 2SLGBTQIA+, Metis, labour activist, and leader in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is…
Edmonton, Alberta Director, AI Trust and Safety, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) Alyssa Lefaivre Škopac has followed a decidedly non linear career path and has found her professional home in artificial intelligence as a translator across topics, expertise, and interests. She is deeply curious about how complex systems function and the incentives that shape them.…
North York, Ontario Senior Manager, Public Policy, Rogers Communications Wes Iqbal is a lawyer and strategist focused on protecting social stability and institutional trust in the age of AI and digital platforms. Earlier in his career, he worked on major accountability and justice files, including advocacy for residential school survivors and reforms to military sexual…
Collingwood, Ontario Firefighter-HazMat Technician, Whitby Fire & Emergency Services Vice-President, Whitby Professional Firefighters Association Peer Support Lead and Emerging Technologies District Lead, International Association of Firefighters Josh Girard is a professional firefighter with Whitby Fire & Emergency Services whose work spans frontline emergency response, labour leadership, and firefighter wellbeing. He serves as Vice President of…
