Mark Garcia

Ottawa, Ontario Government Relations and Advocacy Coordinator, The Canadian Teachers’ Federation Mark Garcia serves as Advocacy and Government Relations Coordinator for the Canadian Teachers’ Federation. Mark is passionate about advancing the democratic and labour rights of Canadians and has built a career advocating for unions, the working class, and public services. He’s held advocacy roles […]

Kari Davenport

Hay River, Northwest Territories Business Manager, Western Arctic Marine Training Centre Kari Davenport is a northern Indigenous community leader working at the intersection of education, workforce development, and public service. Her professional focus is on building practical training pathways that lead directly to jobs, leadership, and long-term community resilience in the North. Kari is especially […]

Alison Claire Croft

Pincher Creek, Alberta Senior Manager, Scotiabank Alison Croft’s work reflects a commitment to understanding and strengthening resilience in people, communities, and systems. Her education in environmental science (M.ES, M.Sc) examining climate-sensitive urban water systems and High Arctic wetlands, shaped her view that diversity strengthens resilience and sustainable systems must adapt to change. While building her […]

Samuel Breau

La Peche, Quebec Manager, e-Mental Health, Innovation, Mental Health Commission of Canada Samuel Breau is Director, Office of the President and CEO at the Mental Health Commission of Canada. A bilingual Loran Scholar and Certified Health Executive, his 15-year career has driven system-level transformation through collaborative partnerships and evidence-based implementation across e-mental health, measurement-based care, […]

Isabella Chan

Ottawa, Ontario Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Natural Resources Canada Isabella Chan is a federal public servant with over 20 years of experience. Before joining the federal public service, she also worked for the BC Government. In addition to her current role as the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of Lands and Minerals Sector at Natural Resources […]

Marjorie Balzano

Quebec City, Quebec Labor Relations Advisor, Association of Professional Administrative Staff at Laval University Marjorie Balzano is a labour relations advisor for the Association of Professional Administrative Staff at Laval University in Québec City, representing 1,800 workers. She brings expertise in counselling, career development, and the integration of immigrants, and is known for a people‑centred […]