Derek Yang

Powell River, British Columbia Director, Indigenous Policing Programs Policing and Security Branch, Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Government of British Columbia Derek is a public servant with over 16 years of experience in public safety and law enforcement, having worked for Federal, Provincial, and Indigenous governments. His professional and academic interests intersect as…

Lynda Trudeau

Wikwemikong, Ontario General Manager, Debajehmujig Storytellers Lynda Trudeau (Fox) BBA, MEB, MFA:CA, is an Anishinaabekwe registered to Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory. She is an Anishinaabe leader focused on nation building, sustainable community development, cultural continuity, and Indigenous-led decision-making. Her work bridges Anishinaabe knowledge to strengthen community wellbeing, youth engagement, and intergenerational knowledge systems. Recognized for strategic…

Linda Tchombé

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec Directrice de la Fondation, La rue des Femmes Linda Tchombé est directrice de la Fondation à La rue des Femmes, une organisation qui accompagne les femmes en état d’itinérance. Elle cumule plusieurs années d’expérience en philanthropie, service à la clientèle  et gestion. Elle a contribué à des projets marquants, dont un rapport sur…

Andrée-Anne Perras-Fortin

Québec, Québec Avocate, directrice responsable du bureau de Québec, ROBIC Andrée-Anne Perras-Fortin est avocate en propriété intellectuelle chez Robic, où elle occupe le poste de directrice responsable du bureau de Québec. Elle pilote des dossiers liés aux contrats de propriété intellectuelle, aux marques de commerce et au droit d’auteur, tout en s’intéressant aux enjeux juridiques entourant les technologies émergentes.  …

Brad Neufeld

Winnipeg, Manitoba Chief, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canadian Security Intelligence Service Brad Neufeld has spent nearly 20 years in different positions with the federal government. Currently, Brad is working with the Department of Public Safety as Chief, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, where his is responsible for a wide variety of national security files. Over the years, Brad…

Jordan McNally

Savage Harbour, Prince Edward Island Executive Director of Fiscal Management, Province of Prince Edward Island Jordan McNally is a devoted husband of 14 years and a proud father of three young children, for whom family is his greatest joy. He has worked with the Government of Prince Edward Island for the past decade and currently…

Cristina McLaren

Princeton, Ontario Manager, Library Services, Region of Waterloo Library Cristina is a librarian with 20 years of leadership experience and a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life in the communities she serves. Throughout her career, she has contributed to committees focused on employee and public wellbeing, safety, and belonging. She believes that supportive,…

Emily Joanasie

Iqaluit, Nunavut Owner, Miqsuqta! Emily Joanasie, is Inuk (Inuit) from Nunavut, who is an entrepreneur, educator and creative maker. Most recently, having owned and operated a small business in Iqaluit for the last seven years; a fabric shop named Miqsuqta! Stemming from a lifelong passion of creativity in garment making and beadwork, she saw an…

Shawn Johnson

Three Mile Plains, Nova Scotia Labour Relations Officer, NSGEU From Three Mile Plains Nova Scotia, Shawn Johnson works in the labour sector for the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union. Prior to becoming a Labour Relations Officer, he worked in the education sector for 14 years with an emphasis on supporting students of African…

Aimee Hopeson

Ottawa, Ontario Director of Counselling & Client Services, Credit Canada Aimee Hopeson is an energetic, results driven non profit professional with a foundation in the financial services sector. She is passionate about helping people and delivering high quality experiences through dynamic, strategic, and inclusive leadership. Aimee is motivated by innovation in her work at Credit…