Maria is a globally networked youth leader with a passion for good governance, social change and international relations. Having worked both in Canada and Europe, she has over six years of cross-cultural and inter-sector professional experience and is actively involved in the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers community, Canadian Slovak League and the International Youth-to-Youth…
Kiah is from Baker Lake and is currently living and working in Iqaluit. She attended the Nunavut Sivuniksavut program and recently completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology at Carleton University. She is currently the Assistant Director of the Department of Social and Cultural Development at Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., the Territorial land claims organization. Her…
Winter is a member of the Deninue Kue First Nation and was born and raised in Hay River. Winter served her community for nine years working with the Government of the Northwest Territories within the Department of Justice before joining Diavik Diamond Mines in 2008. At Diavik, she has developed her knowledge of mining in…
Working with the membership of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Faculty and Staff Association provides Kyla with the opportunity to decrease isolation within an organization and foster community through relationships built on trust, connection, accountability and shared values. Kyla believes organizations are at their best when they seek opportunities for dialogue over debate,…
Darran has been a higher education professional for over a decade. He holds an MEd in student affairs and institutional policy from UBC, where his research was focused on access to education for students, which still grounds his work today. He is a former political staffer in Canada and the UK and when not working…
Jackie is a registered Social Worker who graduated from the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work at Thompson in 1993. She has been employed in various capacities with the University College of the North (UCN) since 2000, beginning in Student Services as a Student Counsellor. While working full time, Jackie completed a Master’s in…
Chris was born and raised in Fort McMurray. He started his career as a serviceman for KMC Mining, where he was Job Steward and then Chief Steward, providing an important link between his peers, his employer and his local union. While Chief Steward, Chris was selected to be the member’s representative on a challenging round…
Ahmad’s education is one of his greatest achievements. With minimal resources, he completed an HBSc degree. After graduation, he worked in the retail sector where he was actively involved in his union, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1000A. An opportunity then arose for him to serve as the youngest member ever to be appointed…
Communicator. Cultural Navigator. City Builder. This is how Saumya likes to describe herself. Born and raised in New Delhi, Saumya has lived and worked on three continents (Canada, UK, India). A multifaceted communications professional for over 14 years, she has worked in the areas of employer branding, talent management, diversity and culture change. She has…
