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…
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…
Michelle is a Registered Social Worker with the North Bay Regional Health Centre, Mental Health Clinic. She holds a Master of Social Work from Laurentian University and has an avid interest in maternal/child mental health and has been involved in multiple micro, mezzo and macro level initiatives focusing on perinatal mental health. Michelle has an…
James is involved with creating community and spaces for civic and social innovation, where engaged citizens can connect and collaborate, and work towards social change and the public good through technology, design, policy, data and entrepreneurship. Formerly with MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, James is currently the Programming Lead at Impact Hub Ottawa, a co-founder…
Neil is the Director of Project Management and Capital Planning at the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. Neil joined the Ontario Public Service in February 2000, working in a number of social and economic ministries in strategic planning, public policy, program delivery and human resources. Neil is regarded as a collaborative leader with…
Bri is currently the full-time Vice President of United Steelworkers Local 2010 and 2010-01, representing approximately 1,200 Staff and Academic Assistants at Queen’s University. Bri also serves as the Next Generation Female Coordinator for USW District 6 (Ontario and the Maritimes), 1st Vice President, Kingston and District Labour Council and is the Vice President (Young…