Caroline Lin

Montreal, Quebec Chief Operating Officer, McConnell Foundation Caroline joined the McConnell Foundation in 2023 and serves as Chief Operating Officer. She leads the operations team and is a member of the senior leadership team, helping guide the organization’s strategy, systems, and daily rhythm. Her career has spanned finance, advisory services, and management roles across multinational, […]

Cindy Koning

Calgary, Alberta Business Opportunity Manager, Shell Canada Cindy works in the energy sector serving as Project Director for a major carbon capture and storage project currently under construction. She strongly believes in the power of collaboration and diverse perspectives to achieve better outcomes. Cindy is a graduate with distinction from the Executive MBA dual degree […]

Kiran Kooner

Burnaby, British Columbia Executive Director, CUPE British Columbia Kiran Kooner is a senior executive leader with more than 15 years of experience in local government, public policy, labour relations, and stakeholder engagement. As Executive Director of one of British Columbia’s largest union organizations, she leads major organizational change initiatives, develops standard operating procedures and policies, […]

Denise Kusugak

Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Communications Coordinator, Sakku Investments Corporation Denise Kusugak is a Communications Coordinator with Sakku Investments Corporation in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. She actively supports her community through work that creates real, lasting impact. With experience in both government and Inuit-led organizations, Denise strengthens communication, supports teams, and helps organizations grow with clarity and purpose. […]

Alexander Landry

Gatineau, Quebec Business Development Manager – Land Systems, Babcock Canada Alexander Landry is a defence & security professional, working at the intersection of public service, industry, and community leadership. A graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada, King’s College London, and the University of Fredericton, his work has spanned Canadian Armed Forces service, NATO […]

Sammy Lau

Toronto, Ontario Co-founder and CEO, Greenline Sammy Lau is the co-founder and CEO of Greenline, a Canadian fintech making personal finance clearer and more accessible. His professional interests sit at the intersection of technology and public service, shaped by marketing leadership roles at Mosaic AI, Lillio, and Top Hat, and serving on the boards of […]

Erin Koenig

Ottawa, Ontario Diplomat, Global Affairs Canada Erin Koenig is a Canadian diplomat with over two decades of experience advancing foreign, development, and security policy in Latin America, Europe, and Africa. She is currently posted to the Embassy of Canada in Berlin, where she contributes to strengthening Canada’s strategic partnership with Germany. Her career spans senior […]

Roslyn Kennery

Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia Vice President, Emdash For more than 15 years, Roslyn Kennery (she/her) has been a trusted advisor to those seeking to create positive change. She serves as a vice president at Emdash, a creative agency that works with nonprofits, charities, Indigenous organizations, unions, and other for-good organizations. A former senior advisor to […]

Samantha Kesha Rose (Jack)

Surrey, British Columbia Youth Executive, National Association of Friendship Centres Samantha works nationally and internationally in Indigenous governance, youth leadership, and public policy. She is also involved within the Friendship Centre Movement, supporting youth participation in decision making at local, regional, and national levels. Samantha is also an instructor in Political Science on Indigenous Affairs […]

Micheline Kilabuk-Cote

Iqaluit, Nunavut Director, Arctic Operations Fisheries and Oceans Canada Micheline is an Inuk woman and public service leader committed to advancing reconciliation through values based, collaborative leadership. Her work focuses on strengthening Indigenous well being by supporting sustainable social and economic conditions that reflect Indigenous priorities and lived realities. She has led complex initiatives and […]