St. John’s, Newfoundland VP Innovation & Business Development, Seafair Capital Ayon Shahed builds people-centred solutions at the intersection of business, government, community and impact. He is President of Branch Innovations and VP, Innovation & Business Development at Seafair, leading digital solutions that improve patient flow, community care, system efficiency, and program administration. Having held former…
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…
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Joint Venture Manager/Business Development, A2SKI Industrial Jarrett Merasty is a business development and joint venture leader with A2SKI Industrial and the Peter Ballantyne Group of Companies, where he supports Indigenous‑led economic development across Saskatchewan’s industrial and resource sectors. He holds a Master’s degree in Regenerative Sustainability from the University of Saskatchewan (2025). Jarrett…
New Westminster, British Columbia Pension and Benefits Trustee, ILWU 514 Brian Loos has been described as an individual that leads by example. Throughout life he has risen to leadership roles in sports, academics and his professional career. His dynamic resume and experience bring him a unique outlook on life and business. Fisheries Scientist to Environmental…
Fort McMurray, Alberta Membership Development Advisor, International Union of Operating Engineers
Vancouver, British Columbia CEO, Chinese Canadian Museum Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee is the inaugural CEO of the Chinese Canadian Museum, where she has led the institution from its founding to national and international recognition, including the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Museums. Born in Vancouver, she brings both lived experience and scholarly depth…
Warman, Saskatchewan Political Action Chair, COPE 397 Twyla Harris Naciri is a Métis woman born and raised on a mixed cattle and grain farm near Briarlea, Saskatchewan. She grew up showing purebred cattle and spent 13 years in 4-H, later serving as a leader. Twyla joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2008 with the Cadet…
Stratford, Prince Edward Island Director, Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport & Culture Keith Hansen is a proud Prince Edward Islander, husband, and father of two daughters. A logical and analytical thinker, he is driven by lifelong learning and has a strong interest in strategy, macroeconomic systems, and public policy. Keith is a graduate of Carleton…
Montreal, Quebec Manager, Optical Sensors Group, Canadian Space Agency Geneviève Gariépy is driven by a love of physics and a deep commitment to environmental stewardship. She works in the space sector to leverage satellite assets in support of planetary health and leads the Space Optics team at the Canadian Space Agency, advancing technology from the…
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec Ville de Montréal Payam Eslami is an Executive Director with more than seven years of experience leading organizations in the community and public sectors, working at the intersection of economic development, entrepreneurship, and social impact. His career is marked by strengths in governance, team building, and the development of sustainable partnerships. As part…
