Nancy Griffin
Public Relations / Communications Professor & Program Coordinator · Cambrian College
Nancy Griffin is an expert in the fields of public relations, media and communications.
Media Relations Public Relations Crisis Communications Corporate Communicaitons Marketing
Andrea Kwasnicki
Regional Director, Manitoba/Nunavut · Diabetes Canada
Andrea Kwasinski is Regional Director for Manitoba and Nunavut at the Diabetes Canada.
Volunteer Development Community Development Community Mobilization Event Planning Advocacy
Marc-Andre Pigeon
Director, Financial Sector Policy · Credit Union Central of Canada
Experienced financial services professional, researcher, and credit union advocate
Credit Unions Policy Finance Advocacy Research
Stephen Fitzpatrick
Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer · Credit Union Central of Canada
Experienced finance professional in the Canadian financial services industry
Credit Unions Policy Finance Accounting Lending
Faye Matt
Chief Executive Officer · Special Olympics Saskatchewan
Non-profit executive serving people with intellectual disabilities through sport.
Special Olympics Non Profit Management Advocacy Volunteer Administration Sport Administration
Brenda O'Connor
Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary · Credit Union Central of Canada
Experienced Canadian financial services leader
Credit Unions Policy Finance Lending Advocacy
Karen Coulson
Program Manager at Food Skills For Families · Diabetes Canada
Program Manager at Food Skills For Families
Nonprofit Event Management Leadership Training Policy
Deborah Cullinan
Chief Executive Officer · YBCA
Deborah is a leading advocate on the pivotal role artists & cultural organizations play in shaping our social & political landscape.
Nonprofit Management Civic Engagement COVID Recovery Unemployment Philanthropy
Kahir Lalji
Provincial Director, Government Relations & Programs · The United Way of British Columbia
With 15+ years of non-profit leadership experience, Kahir has extensive experience in community-based initiatives and government relations.
Advocacy Program Development Community Engagement Non-Profits Gerontology
John Robinson
President, CEO and · Our Ability
CEO, Our Ability, Inc.
Advocacy Media Production Video Production
Douglas Knight
Chief Connector · Connect The Dots Movement
Nonprofiteer. Social Enterpriser. Communicator. Activator.
Non-Profits Board Development Public Speaking Public Relations Social Enterprise
Betsy Candler
Lecturer in Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: candlerbetsy@uchastings.edu
Legal Writing Fundamentals of US Law Mediation Legal Research Advocacy
Dr. John Beard
Director of Ageing and Life Course · World Health Organization
Dr John Beard, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., is Director of Ageing and Life Course with the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva
Fostering Healthy Ageing Population Ageing Epidemiology Public Health and Ageing
Spike Jones
General Manager, Strategic Services · Khoros
Word of Mouth Marketing & Brand Ambassador Expert, Social Media Curmudgeon and Published Author
Word of Mouth Marketing Branding and Identity Social Media Building Brand Ambassador Programs Engaging Brand Advocates
Cynthia Kimball Davis
Graduate Program Director of the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (MIS) Degree · Southern Utah University
Specializing in Heart-based Hope Communication, Culture, and Leadership
Educational Outreach & Professional Development Belonging How to Market Interdisciplinary Studies Heart-based Hope Communication, Culture, and Leadership Advocacy
Monica Perez Jolles
Assistant Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Focus areas: health policy, mental health service, implementation of complex interventions such as patient-centered and trauma informed care
Behavioral Patient-Centered Care Complex Health Interventions’ Implementation Science Organization/Workplace Patient-Centered Medical Home Care Implementation Science
Omar Lopez
Director of Workforce Development Stipend and Scholarship Programs; Clinical Professor of Social Work Field Education · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Specializes in the administration of grant-funded initiatives with a focus on workforce development programs that train MSW students.
Advocacy Social Services for Families Workforce Development Initiatives Immigration Social Work
Elliott Silverstein
Director, Government Relations, Insurance · CAA Club Group
Elliott manages and executes key elements of CAA’s provincial advocacy role, and overseeing municipal advocacy efforts.
Travel Industry Government Relations & Public Affairs Issues Management Legislation Policy Analysis
Richard Newmyer
Senior Lecturer of Social Work Virtual Academic Center · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Senior Lecturer specializing in administration, facilitation, community organizing, governmental relations, social advocacy, and fundraising
Strategic Planning Facilitation Leadership Management Administration
Leesa Bringas
Technician / Coordinator · Cambrian College
A skilled and talented multi-disciplinary visual artist whose art has been showcased in Canada and abroad.
Multi Disciplinary Visual Arts Arts Advocacy Artist-Run Centres