Angela Cassie President, Société de la francophonie manitobaine Vice-President, National Gallery of Canada Winnipeg, Manitoba Since 2021, Angela has led the implementation of the National Gallery of Canada’s first ever Strategic Plan and its efforts related to Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. A member of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ inaugural leadership…
Deborah Zamin Principal Toronto District School Board Toronto, Ontario Deborah holds a Hons. BA, M.Ed., OCT and is a principal with the Toronto District School Board, where she serves in a large dual-track K-8 elementary school. Previously, Deborah was a vice principal in the TDSB’s first-ever and largest fully virtual elementary school created in…
Adrianne Yiu Manager, Organizational Change & Agility TELUS Digital Toronto, Ontario Adrianne is passionate about cultivating inclusive environments for people to realize their potential. In her current role as Manager, Organizational Change & Agility at TELUS Digital, Adrianne works at the intersection of business, tech and people, and helps teams shift to new ways…
Andrew Wigmore Chair, Young Professionals Committee on the NCR Executive Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Ottawa, Ontario Andrew’s personal interests include sports, travelling, video games, movies, and spending time with friends. He also spent his days renovating his home and volunteering with PIPSC and the CLC. Andrew enjoys exploring new restaurants…
Justin Wiebe Program Manager Mastercard Foundation Toronto, Ontario Justin is Michif (Métis) from Saskatoon in Treaty 6 and Métis Territory, and currently lives in Toronto in territories covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. Justin is passionate about rethinking philanthropy, youth leadership, and building movements of solidarity across different communities. He…
Janet Westbury Experiential Education Coordinator, Department of Health Sciences Brock University Niagara, Ontario Janet resides in Niagara where she has built her career within the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at Brock University. Her diversity stems from being both an educator and a health care professional. She works closely with students, constantly collaborates with…
David Thompson Director General Canadian Armed Forces Ottawa, Ontario As Director General, Portfolio Requirements, National Defence, David leads real property investments and portfolio management ensuring Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) remains operationally ready and well supported by the department’s infrastructure. He also leads portfolio innovation, natural resources, real property services, national accommodations, and divestment activities.…
Vanessa Stoby Communications/Political Action and Excellence in Education Officer Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation – District 16 Toronto, Ontario Vanessa’s strong interest in equity and diversity issues led to the achievement of her Master of Education from the University of Toronto in the department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning. Those same interests helped her…
Fiona Stevenson CEO & Founding Partner The Idea Suite Toronto, Ontario Fiona Stevenson is CEO/Founding Partner of the Idea Suite, an innovation and research agency recognized as one of Canada’s top growing companies in 2019. Fiona spent more than a decade in brand management at Procter & Gamble, in Canada and Europe, and in…
Lauren Snowball Communications Officer Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions Ottawa, Ontario Lauren is the Communications Officer for the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions. She crafts the public voice of 200,000 nurses advocating for safe work, quality public services, and nurses’ political engagement on a wide range of issues affecting health and society. A former…