Tyler Sack Director of Governance The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq Membertou, Nova Scotia Tyler is from the Membertou First Nation. During his youth, Tyler lived on the Sipeknek’katik First Nation, and considers both Membertou and Sipekne’katik his home Communities. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology from Saint Mary’s University and…
Tara Zajac Executive Director North Point Douglas Women’s Centre Inc. Winnipeg, Manitoba Tara is Executive Director of the North Point Douglas Women’s Centre in Winnipeg since 2015. She started at the Women’s Centre in 2011 as a practicum student and held various positions since, including Youth Outreach Worker and Safety Coordinator. She is passionate…
Heather Nichols Inspector Toronto Police Service Toronto, Ontario Biography to follow
Ijade Maxwell Rodrigues Chief of Government and Community Relations & Protocol York University Whitby, Ontario Ijade is currently the Chief of Government and Community Relations & Protocol at York University, one of Canada’s largest and most diverse universities. Prior to this role, she served as Chief of Staff to the President at York University…
Steve Trinque PCC Certified Management Coach ICF/NOVA/CoachingOurselves St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec Committed entrepreneur, trainer, speaker/facilitator, and ex-entrepreneur in the field of technology and marketing for 25 years. Since Steve sold his business to his successor, he has worked as a certified executive coach and senior management consultant to management teams. Thus, Steve helps organizations to catalyze…
Denis Lavigne Vice-Dean of Studies Royal Military College Saint-Jean St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec Denis is Vice-Dean of Studies at the Royal Military College Saint-Jean. He has been a key player with regards to the institution’s return to university status in June 2021. He graduated from the École Polytechnique de Montréal with a Ph. D. in Engineering…
Nick Cutler Executive Director, Community & Youth Justice Services Government of New Brunswick Fredericton, New Brunswick Nick has worked and volunteered in the Criminal Justice System for over 20 years, and is a graduate of St. Thomas University, BA Criminology / Sociology. Often viewed as a visionary, he has a strong passion for leading…
Tara Acoose-Barreno Director, National Training Programs PQA Testing Regina, Saskatchewan Tara is a member of the Zagime Anishinabek First Nation in Treaty 4 Territory. She has recently joined PQA Testing, a national IT company that is committed to providing training and career opportunities for Indigenous peoples throughout the country. Tara has held previous roles…
Paul Tucker Chief Operating Officer, Faculty of Medecine Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador Paul Tucker is the Chief Operating Officer for the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial University of Newfoundland and has been for the past five years. Prior to this, he spent nineteen years with the Government of Newfoundland…
Kristie Derkson Senior Policy Planner Alberta Environment and Parks, Government of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Kristie lives and works in Amiskwacîwâskahikan/Edmonton, Alberta. She is a passionate member of her community with her focus on environmental conservation and supporting a healthy and vibrant community for her two boys. Her employment with Alberta Parks has allowed her…