Toronto, Ontario Regional Representative, Canadian Labour Congress – Ontario Region Christopher Wilson (he/him) is a labour/community activist and lawyer with over 25 years experience advocating for workers. Christopher articled at the Ontario Labour Relations Board. He started his career as a Union organizer, then became Regional Coordinator, Ontario Region and subsequently the Director, Regional Offices…
Vancouver, British Columbia Director, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Josh Vander Vies is a disabled leader and lawyer with over 20 years of advancing disability inclusion, human rights, and organizational excellence across sport, arts, charitable, and air transportation sectors. He brings legal experience in charity law, human resources strategy, accessibility innovation, and…
Winnipeg, Manitoba Vice President Manitoba Nurses Union, Manitoba Nurses Union Katie Stark is a pediatric and forensic nurse in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is the Vice President of the Manitoba Nurses Union. Living in Manitoba, she enjoys the winters, cheering on her Winnipeg Jets, but enjoys getting away with her husband when the deep cold sets…
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…
Calgary, Alberta Director, HR, Calgary Police Umair Pervez serves as Director of Human Resources at the Calgary Police Service, leading major HR transformation in one of the most complex public service environments. His work includes modernizing HR service delivery, advancing digital HR systems, and supporting cultural and employee experience improvements. Prior to joining CPS, he…
Inuvik, Northwest Territories Councillor, Town of Inuvik Jennifer Parrott has a passion for strengthening Canada’s northern research program, bringing over a decade of experience in arctic policy, programming and innovation. As Director of Innovation, Inuvialuit Science and Climate Change, Parrott’s professional interests include environmental change, knowledge mobilization, and strengthening the northern economy. Key achievements include…
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Family Physician, Health PEI Director, Learner Wellbeing and Success, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland Assessment & Evaluation Coordinator and Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Coordinator, Dalhousie University, Department of Health Kaylee Murphy, MD, CCFP, is a family physician, medical educator, and emerging health system leader based in Charlottetown, Prince…
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…
Edmonton, Alberta Senior Manager, Indigenous Relations (Corporate Affairs), ATCO Ltd. Nicole Minde is a member of Ermineskin Cree Nation and a Senior Manager with ATCO’s Corporate Indigenous Relations team, bringing over 15 years of experience across the company. Her work spans Indigenous consultation and engagement, partnership development, and the advancement of meaningful economic and social…
Surrey, British Columbia Youth Executive, National Association of Friendship Centres Samantha works nationally and internationally in Indigenous governance, youth leadership, and public policy. She is also involved within the Friendship Centre Movement, supporting youth participation in decision making at local, regional, and national levels. Samantha is also an instructor in Political Science on Indigenous Affairs…
