Ailsa Craig

St. John’s, Newfoundland Professor, Memorial University Ailsa Craig is committed to building inclusive, sustainable structures and communities that support wellbeing and thriving. A professor of Sociology and 2SLGBTQAI+ community leader, Dr. Craig has held a range of leadership roles at Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador. Dr. Craig is also co-founder and co-chair of the […]

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 […]

Falice Chin

Calgary, Alberta Executive Producer, CBC Ottawa Falice Chin is the Alberta bureau chief for The Hub and a former executive producer of news at CBC. She has reported from Canada and the Middle East, covering business, energy, politics and public policy. Her work focuses on the structural forces shaping Western Canada — from federal–provincial relations […]

Philippe Choinière

Frelighsburg, Quebec President, ONEKA Philippe Choinière is a former professional hockey player whose career instilled discipline and resilience and led him to his greatest achievement—his wife, Stacey. A proud father of two daughters, he is motivated each day to help build a more sustainable future. An entrepreneur since 2008, Philippe co founded ONEKA with the […]

Renée Charron

Moncton, New Brunswick Executive Director, Crossroads for Women Renée is originally from Ottawa, and after nearly a decade in the federal public service, she transitioned to the nonprofit sector, a move that brought her to Moncton, NB. There, she launched the seventh chapter of Shelter Movers, providing moving and storage services to survivors of abuse. […]

Andréane Chénier

Hanmer, Ontario National Health and Safety Representative, Canadian Union of Public Employees Andréane Chénier is a CUPE National Health and Safety Representative who supports members in addressing complex health and safety challenges across public sector workplaces. Her work is rooted in a trade union commitment to protecting workers’ rights to safe, respectful, and healthy work, […]

Nicholas Chesterley

Ottawa, Ontario Director General, Microeconomic Policy Analysis, Finance Canada Nicholas is a behavioural economist and public servant, and is currently a director general at Finance Canada, where he leads work in areas including economic growth, innovation, culture and science policy. He has wide interests in innovation, public policy, governance, and leadership; did his PhD in […]

Harold Brandt

Fort McMurray, Alberta Membership Development Advisor, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955 Harold Brandt is a dedicated leader driven by public service and the industries that power his region. He serves as Team Lead for Membership Development with IUOE 955 and is an outspoken advocate for the oilsands and firearms rights. His community involvement […]

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, […]

Nicole Brunner

Georgetown, Ontario Director, Industrial Market Development, Enbridge Gas Nicole Brunner is originally from Hamilton, Ontario and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McMaster University, as well as an MBA. She is currently the Director of Industrial Development at Enbridge Gas, where she has spent 17 years in progressively senior roles focused on growth, customer partnerships, […]