Ayon Shahed

St. John’s, Newfoundland VP Innovation & Business Development, Seafair Capital Ayon Shahed builds people-centred solutions at the intersection of business, government, community and impact. He is President of Branch Innovations and VP, Innovation & Business Development at Seafair, leading digital solutions that improve patient flow, community care, system efficiency, and program administration. Having held former […]

Jennifer Shiller

Oakville, Ontario Vice President, Public Affairs, Tarion Warranty Corporation Jenny leads public affairs at a consumer protection organization. She has over a decade of experience in government affairs and policy development. Her career began at Queen’s Park in the provincial government, where she worked across various portfolios including natural resources, mental health, policing, and consumer […]

Janaïna Santos Alberti Kamide

Quebec City, Quebec Senior Director, Talent Acquisition and Retention, Québec International Janaïna is the Senior Director, Talent Attraction and Retention at Québec International. She has more than 20 years of experience in management and human resources, with recognized expertise in recruitment and international mobility. Since 2015, she has been supporting businesses and institutions in developing […]

Saswati Deb

Pickering, Ontario Chief of Staff and Associate Executive Director, Canadian Race Relations Foundation Saswati is a race relations, legislative, and systems change leader working at the intersection of justice, human rights, and democracy. She is grounded in a simple belief: social cohesion and equity are essential to a strong Canada. Over nearly two decades spanning […]

Julie Sawchuk

Blyth, Ontario CEO & RHFAC Professional Sawchuk Accessible Solutions Julie Sawchuk (she/her) values spending time with like‑minded individuals who are committed to creating change and improving the lives of others. For more than a decade, she has been immersed in the disability and accessibility space, and she now feels a strong calling to engage with […]

Kerri Scheer

Toronto, Ontario Staff Representative, Research, Public Policy, and Bargaining Support, United Steelworkers Kerri Scheer is a trade union researcher at the United Steelworkers, where she provides corporate and sectoral analysis, costing, and public policy submissions to strengthen collective agreements for workers across Canada. She specializes in the public and health care sectors, supporting workers in […]

Solange Scott

Toronto, Ontario President, PSSP Solange Scott is deeply committed to equity, advocacy, and community leadership, with professional interests rooted in labour relations, workplace health and safety, and human rights. As a union leader, she is passionate about empowering workers, strengthening governance, and advancing systemic change through collective action. She values mentorship and member engagement, particularly […]

Ashton Rudanec

Edmonton, Alberta Director, Sustainable Investing, Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) Ashton Rudanec is a proud alumna of the University of Alberta’s MBA and BCom programs. After starting her career in the non-profit sector, Ashton joined Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) in 2017, serving in roles within AIMCo’s sustainable investing, human resources, corporate services, and communications […]

Tanya Rumble

Toronto, Ontario Executive Director, Development, Toronto Metropolitan University Co-Founder, Recast Philanthropy Tanya Rumble is a visionary fundraising executive with nearly 15 years of experience leading high-performing teams to raise millions for institutions including Toronto Metropolitan University, McMaster University, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, and the Canadian Cancer Society. Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most […]

Fayzal Samji

Richmond Hill, Ontario Executive Director, Labour Education Centre Fayzal Samji is a collaborative leader dedicated to building strong relationships across labour, government, business, and community sectors to create opportunities for equity‑deserving groups. His work focuses on partnership development, innovative workforce strategies, and strengthening networks that support sustainable career pathways. Fayzal excels at bringing diverse stakeholders […]