Andrée-Anne Perras-Fortin
Québec, Québec Lawyer, Managing Director of the Quebec City office, ROBIC Andrée-Anne Perras-Fortin is an intellectual property attorney at Robic, where she serves as the managing partner of the Quebec City office. She handles cases involving intellectual property contracts, trademarks, and copyright, while also focusing on legal issues surrounding emerging technologies. A trained professional pianist, […]
Sarah Outram
New Dominion, Prince Edward Island Executive Director, PEI Coalition for Women’s Leadership From supporting PhD research projects in the polar bear capital of the world, to her role as Executive Director for the PEI Coalition for Women’s Leadership, Sarah’s desire to help others succeed has shaped her into who she is today. Her unique career […]
Olive Ozoemena
Halifax, Nova Scotia Director of Programs – Language and Labour Market, Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) Olive Ozoemena is passionate about advancing social impact initiatives that foster an inclusive society and support the full integration of immigrants. Professionally, Olive leads programs that drive collaborative growth and address complex community needs. Personally, she values […]
Brenda Okorogba
Ottawa, Ontario Founder and Learning Experience Designer, Momentswithbren Consulting Brenda Okorogba is committed to equity, systems change, and community impact. She works across leadership development, education equity, gender justice, workforce inclusion, and social innovation in Canada and globally. Brenda has led and advised nonprofits, MSMEs, and multilateral partners, mobilizing resources and designing inclusive programs that […]
Nuka Olsen-Hakongak
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut Jr. Legal Counsel, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Nuka Olsen‑Hakongak is an Inuk from Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, and a practicing lawyer currently working as in‑house legal counsel at Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI). Prior to joining NTI, she practiced law with the Kitikmeot Law Centre as part of the civil litigation team at the Legal […]
Heela Omarkhail
Toronto, Ontario Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships, The Daniels Corporation Heela Omarkhail is Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships at The Daniels Corporation, a purpose-driven real estate developer based in Toronto. She leads social impact and business development strategies focused on affordable housing and cross-sector partnerships. Drawing on her lived experience growing up in […]
Emmanuel Onah
Edmonton, Alberta Director of Community initiative, REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities Cofounder & VP Operations, African Canadian Civic Engagement Council Emmanuel Onah is Director of Community Initiatives at REACH Edmonton, leading multi sector initiatives that advance community safety, inclusion, and youth wellbeing. His professional interests include gang prevention, trauma informed practice, and improving access […]
Brad Neufeld
Winnipeg, Manitoba Chief, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canadian Security Intelligence Service Brad Neufeld has spent nearly 20 years in different positions with the federal government. Currently, Brad is working with the Department of Public Safety as Chief, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, where his is responsible for a wide variety of national security files. Over the years, Brad […]
Tristan Newby
North Vancouver, British Columbia Vice President, BC Nurses Union Tristan Newby, RN, BSN (he/him) is a Registered Nurse specializing in emergency care, with areas of practice that include emergency, public health, mental health, and site leadership. He serves as Vice President of the BC Nurses’ Union, where he is Provincial Lobby Coordinator, Chair of the […]
Axel Ntakaburimvo-Ndayiragije
Montréal, Quebec Senior Director, Workforce Planning and Scheduling, National Bank Axel is an Industrial Engineer from Polytechnique Montréal and holder of a D.E.S.S. in Sport Management from HEC Montréal, where he earned a place on the Honour Roll. He is a recipient of the Globe and Mail Changemaker Award. He currently serves as Senior Director […]