Jodie-Lynn is a Lenape and Anishinabe kwe. She was born and raised on the Munsee-Delaware Nation in southwestern Ontario. Jodie-Lynn has served as the youngest elected Councillor for her First Nation and was named a National Aboriginal Role Model. Jodie-Lynn began her career in private practice and served as Assistant Commission Counsel on the Ipperwash…
Brady is a long-time Whistler resident, married with two children. He is the Executive Director of the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre, Whistler’s First Nations Museum, and has been in this role for two years. Brady previously managed business development for Whistler Sport Legacies and worked in senior positions at the London 2012 Olympic Games and…
Gail is a Vice-President for the Peel Elementary Teachers’ Local of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO). She is passionate about her union work and proudly serves as an Executive Member for ETFO. Gail is an advocate for others, believing as Martin Luther King Jr., stated that, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice…
Titulaire d’une maŒtrise en anthropologie de l’Université Laval, Celeste est responsable du volet « attraction des entrepreneurs internationaux » chez Québec International, l’agence de développement économique pour la grande région de Québec. Elle a pour mandat d’élaborer la stratégie d’attraction et d’accompagnement des entrepreneurs internationaux qui désirent s’implanter dans la ville de Québec. Forte de ses cinq ans d’expérience au sein de Québec International, Celeste travaille avec des partenaires publics, privés, nationaux et internationaux afin de trouver les meilleurs projets d’affaires à implanter. En dehors de ses fonctions professionnelles, Celeste aime s’impliquer socialement, soit comme membre du conseil d’administration de l’Office Québec-Amériques pour la Jeunesse (un organisme québécois qui soutient la mobilité des jeunes) ou tout simplement comme voisine, en organisant des activités régulières pour stimuler la vie de son quartier.
Isabelle est conseillère juridique et secrétaire corporatif adjoint chez Metro inc. Elle s’occupe principalement de questions de droit corporatif, gouvernance, conformité et propriété intellectuelle. Isabelle possède une expérience diversifiée en gestion des affaires juridiques et corporatives tant auprès d’entreprises en démarrage que de sociétés exerçant des activités internationales. Elle détient un MBA en entrepreneurship de la F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business de Babson College à Boston, ainsi qu’un baccalauréat en droit de l’Université de Montréal. Isabelle s’est beaucoup impliquée dans des collectes de fonds et événements de relations publiques auprès de la Fondation du CHU Sainte-Justine avec son fils aŒné. Elle a complété plusieurs semi-marathons, nage et fait du ski régulièrement. Isabelle s’intéresse particulièrement au développement de principes de gouvernance et de responsabilité sociale d’entreprise dans le contexte de l’évolution de la société canadienne.
Tyler is a Primary Reserve Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces and a lawyer at Clyde & Co. LLP in Toronto. His legal practice includes civil litigation, regulatory compliance, insurance coverage and criminal defence. Tyler has served as an Infantry Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces since 2002, first as a member of the Regular…
Matthew, a lawyer at the London office of Lerners LLP, assists his clients with a wide range of real estate, land development and business issues. Whether he is acting for a land developer, home builder, mortgage lender, condominium corporation, business owner or charity, Matthew provides practical legal solutions to support the needs and interests of…
Graham is the Director of Legal Services for the Regional Municipality of Peel. Previously, Graham worked in Toronto for one of Canada’s largest law firms before moving to the legal department of Waterloo-based BlackBerry (formerly Research In Motion). Most recently Graham was Deputy City Solicitor for the City of Mississauga. Graham is also a Lieutenant-Colonel…
Jarett is a business growth specialist based in Fredericton who has been bringing simplicity and clarity to a range of technical industries over the last decade. With international experience spanning five continents, Jarett leads business development with a passion for storytelling through spoken word, digital content and experiential design. Jarett was recognized as one of…
Nadine has spent her career facilitating effective relationships between Aboriginal communities, government and industry. As a Program Specialist with BC Hydro’s Aboriginal Employment and Business Development group, she develops and implements training solutions to ensure local First Nations get the credentials they need to become successfully employed. Prior to this, Nadine worked as regional manager…