Jennifer Parrott
Inuvik, Northwest Territories Councillor, Town of Inuvik Jennifer Parrott has a passion for strengthening Canada’s northern research program, bringing over a decade of experience in arctic policy, programming and innovation. As Director of Innovation, Inuvialuit Science and Climate Change, Parrott’s professional interests include environmental change, knowledge mobilization, and strengthening the northern economy. Key achievements include […]
Morgane Pennycook
Whitehorse, Yukon Director of Strategic Alliances, Government of Yukon, Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
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, […]
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 […]
Kenneth Oguzie
Halifax, Nova Scotia Director, Africa Canada Trade and Investment Venture Kenneth Oguzie is the CEO of an international trade and investment organization, where he champions inclusive entrepreneurship and global trade. His leadership focuses on building economic bridges between Canada and emerging markets to help Canadian innovation thrive globally. Based in Atlantic Canada, with lived experience […]
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 […]