Connie is an accomplished HR professional with over 14 years of experience in the public sector. She is responsible for implementing both strategic and operational human resource management initiatives. Connie specializes in Talent Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Employee Relations and Organizational Development. She has always had a strong desire to give back to the…
Jennifer currently serves as the Vice Principal of O’Gorman High School. Her passion for improving educational experiences has led to many interesting career opportunities. Designing professional learning for teachers, engaging in improvement planning and establishing an alternative high school are some of the endeavours she has most enjoyed. A dedicated lifelong learner, Jennifer has recently…
Jason is the Director of Sales, Service and Marketing, Toronto/GTA, at General Motors of Canada. He is responsible for the development and execution of GM’s strategic plan to improve overall business performance in Canada’s largest metropolitan area. Starting as an engineer in GM’s Oshawa Assembly Plant, Jason spent most of his early career in public…
Karine has 25 years of experience in the financial services industry with BMO Financial Group. She is presently Managing Director, Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, Learning and Development. Since joining BMO she has held increasingly senior roles, including Regional Vice-President leading a retail banking team, and also Finance and Distribution Manager for the Quebec Divisional…
As a Campaign Manager at Centraide of Greater Montreal, Suna is the key account manager for a select group of top tier corporate campaigns. Since 2015, she has also assisted in the development and implementation of an enhanced donor management program. Born in Istanbul, she lived in Belgium, the UK and South Africa before coming…
Zeina is from Ontario and is a recent graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University where she studied Communications and Political Science. Since graduating, Zeina has exercised her passion for the labour movement as a member of Unifor and working most recently to launch an educational non-profit, start-up: (De)Generation Y. (De)Gen Y is an informative network that…
A common thread in Darren’s life is a desire to make the world around him a better place. An Ontario public servant, he has provided advice to Government on significant social policy and transformation initiatives. Darren’s team promotes policies to create complete communities, curb urban sprawl, protect the environment and support economic development. Darren chairs…
Shawna is in her 21st year with the Toronto Police Service. She is currently based in Strategy Management, where she is working on modernizing the Service. Her diverse career has included working in uniform, intelligence and investigative policing. She implemented the inaugural Computer Cyber Crime Team. With a BA in Psychology, an MA in Criminology…
Toyin has an extensive track record of community advocacy and service. With a B.Sc. from York University, she is the director of a non-profit organization, a leader, accomplished artist and has worked in the social service work field for the past nine years. She has volunteered with over 50 community organizations including the Rotary Club…
