Adam Emond Senior Staff Officer, A3 Operations / A5 Plans Royal Canadian Air Force Aerospace Warfare Centre Headquarters Trenton, Ontario Adam has a personal interest in history and enjoys reading non-fiction. He keeps active with road biking, swimming, downhill skiing, and being outdoors. He is excited by the challenges of raising two fiercely independent…
Leila El-Khatib Manager, Strategic Policy Employment and Social Development Canada Ottawa, Ontario Leila’s hometown is Vancouver but after her graduate studies in the USA, she moved to Ontario to pursue professional opportunities. She began her career in the federal public service and has worked in various sectors of the Canadian federal government such as…
Amira Elghawaby Journalist and Human Rights Advocate Toronto Star Ottawa, Ontario Amira Elghawaby is a journalist and human rights advocate. She is currently a contributing columnist for the Toronto Star and PressProgress. Amira is a frequent media commentator on equity and inclusion and delivers keynote presentations and tailored workshops for a variety of audiences.…
Kay Dyson Tam Senior Strategy Manager, Service Design Telus Digital Toronto, Ontario Kay is the Senior Strategy Manager, Service Design at Telus Digital. Prior to her current position, she was the Impact and Innovation Manager at Eva’s, a youth shelter and housing provider. Her portfolio of strategic projects spans housing solutions, policy change, and…
Coralie D’Souza Director, Strategic Communications Brookfield Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Toronto, Ontario Coralie has over a decade of experience providing strategic advice to Canada’s thought-leaders and influencers. As Director of Strategic Communications at the Brookfield Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Ryerson University she works to build a more prosperous and inclusive Canada.…
John Dixon Head of IT Operations Mastercard Foundation St. Jacob, Ontario John is an experienced executive with a unique blend of business and technical savvy; a strong background leading and negotiating; developing talent; and creating operational, technical, and financial solutions as a trusted technology partner. As the Head of IT Operations for the Mastercard…
Shannon Devine Department Leader, New Media and IT United Steelworkers Union Toronto, Ontario Shannon is a labour and equity advocate, feminist, communications professional, strategic campaigner and leader of teams. She has worked in the labour movement for 15 years, including at the Canadian Auto Workers union (CAW), Ontario Federation of Labour and United Steelworkers…
Katherine (Kate) Davidson Psychological Associate Waterloo Region District School Board Hamilton, Ontario Kate is a Psychological Associate working in the public school system and private practice. Her special interest in working with students who have learning issues allows her to support parents and educational teams to help students reach their potential. She volunteers with…
Jinkie David Toronto Public Library Workers Union CUPE, Local 4948 Toronto, Ontario A union is only as strong and resilient as its members. Jinkie first became involved in her union in 2009 as a strike co-chair. Over the years, she has been elected to various positions within her local. As a labour activist, she…
Meghan Coates Executive Officer HMCS Calgary Nepean, Ontario As a Naval Warfare Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy, Meghan is interested in the strategic decision-making process of people, places, and things. Every decision made has an effect on Canadian Armed Forces personnel participating in operations and exercises at home and abroad. Meghan’s passion is…