Erin Hogan

Waterloo, Ontario GreenHouse Programs Manager, United College at the University of Waterloo Erin Hogan is the Programs Manager at GreenHouse, the University of Waterloo’s social impact incubator, where she designs and delivers experiential learning programs empowering youth to address complex social and environmental challenges. Erin has collaborated with municipal governments, faculty, and community organizations to…

Richard Eberhardt

Lively, Ontario Union Representative, UFCW Local 175 & 633 Richard is a community organizer in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, bringing a diverse professional background to his role as a business agent and negotiator with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 175. He has combined experience and interests from previous careers, including time as a classroom teacher,…

Melanie Arsenault

Cochrane, Alberta Commanding Officer Real Properties Operations Unit (West), Department of National Defence, Canadian Armed Forces Lieutenant-Colonel Melanie Arsenault is a Canadian Armed Forces Construction Engineering Officer and licensed Professional Engineer with a passion for infrastructure, inclusive design, and organizational improvement. She has served across Canada and overseas, including a deployment to Afghanistan and command…

Raynold Alorse

Niagara Falls, Ontario Chief Operating Officer and Principal and Senior Policy Advisor to Assistant Deputy Minister, Isabelle Rae and Government of Ontario Dr. Raynold Wonder Alorse is a seasoned leader whose career has spanned pivotal roles within the Government of Canada, Government of Ontario, financial services, infotech, non-profits and international organizations. His scholarly achievements and…

Papatsi Anrango Kotierk

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…

Mohamed AbdAllah

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.…