Jamal is an educator, project management consultant, and researcher passionate about sharing his knowledge and helping others achieve their goals. Jamal has led strategic and transformational initiatives for some of North America’s most respected organizations, including Lufthansa German Airlines, CIBC, TD Bank, Mentor Technologies, Barnes & Noble, and Vital Source. Jamal’s national and international experience spans information technology, cybersecurity, privacy protection, artificial intelligence, airline travel and tourism, enterprise real estate, workplace optimization, public utilities, business continuity, and process optimization. Passionate about the project management profession, Jamal is a mentor and certified PMI trainer. He is an author on project recovery and PMP exam prep and a course designer and developer. A committed volunteer with Project Managers Without Borders (PMWB), he helped deliver not-for-profit strategic projects.

Jamal holds a Master of Business Administration from Athabasca University and is currently pursuing a PhD in Psychology on artificial intelligence in project management and its effects on future work.

Bartosz has over 10 years of auditing and accounting experience in the public and private sectors. He is currently an Audit Director at the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario, where he oversees value-for-money audits of various government ministries and agencies. Previously, he served as a Senior Auditor for Ernst & Young.

Bartosz has over 7 years of experience teaching auditing and accounting for CPA Ontario, University of Toronto and York University, where he has received recognition and awards for his excellence in teaching and creating a positive learning environment for his students. He is also a contributing author to Auditing: The Art and Science of Assurance Engagements 13th edition, 2015, a widely used university textbook in accounting and audit courses.

Bartosz is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) and holds a Masters of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and a BBA (Accounting) from York University.

Teni has 16 years of experience in HR leadership roles with Algoma University, Driving Change Automotive Group, and Maersk/APM Terminals. She is currently the Director of People and Culture at the University Health Network, where she is responsible for Toronto Rehab and the Michener Institute of Education.

Teni is driven by a vision and passion for transformational people development and human capacity building. Teni’s achievements include her oversight of Human Resources at APM Terminal’s $176M terminal operations in West Africa, where she directed the company’s priority strategy on retention and cost management for health management organizations. Teni also chaired the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee at Algoma University, and designed and deployed the leadership development program for the Algoma Leadership team.

Teni is an expert HR professional with extensive experience in recruitment, training and development, union and employee relations, leadership development, conflict resolution, succession planning, equity, diversity & inclusion, job design & evaluation, performance management, and organizational development. She has trained and coached students and professionals in strategic human resource management, customer service, workplace quality, and effective communication.

Teni holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration, a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts.

Simran has over 15 years of experience in brand communication, marketing, stakeholder management and consulting in financial services, travel and tourism, retail, fast food and the public sector. She is currently the Director and Co-Founder of HS Advisory Inc. where she supports small businesses located in Dufferin County to achieve their true potential.

Simran is community leader, business consultant, and accomplished public speaker. A council candidate in the 2018 Orangeville municipal election, she is actively involved in local social, economic, and political issues and makes her voice heard over various platforms including local news channels and publications. Simran is passionate about causes which promote sustainable development, gender equity, and accessibility, diversity, and inclusion. She is the founder of South Asians in Dufferin, and a past board member for Community Living Dufferin, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and Family Transition Place. She proudly supports the Indigenous community in Dufferin by volunteering for Dufferin County Cultural Resource Centre and contributes to independent living of seniors by volunteering with Caledon Meals on Wheels. Simran continues to add value to initiatives related to accessibility through her membership on the Town of Orangeville’s Accessibility & Seniors’ Advisory Committee. She has also played a crucial role in promoting diversity and inclusion through her contributions to the Anti-Black Racism & Discrimination Task Force for the Town of Shelburne.

Simran holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), a Master in Psychology (Counselling) and is currently pursuing an MBA (Marketing). She teaches courses in marketing and business management at post-secondary institutions throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

Bonita is a talent management and leadership development specialist with experience across the UK, the Middle East and India. She has extensive professional HR experience and entrepreneurial insight across a range of sectors, including banking, police, government, aerospace and rail. Bonita has developed technically rigorous and commercially orientated HR solutions in recruitment, promotion, succession planning, training, performance management and senior leadership development.

Bonita holds two Masters’ degrees from University of London (UK) and is currently pursuing a PhD in Human Resources. She qualified as a Chartered Human Resources Professional (CHRP) with the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA), and as a Chartered Organisational Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS). She is trained in psychometric assessment including Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Hogan Development Survey (HDS).

Ellie has over 20 years of experience delivering strategic oversight of digital transformations, transitions, and infrastructure programs in banking, retail, government and health. Her progressive experience in program and portfolio management culminated in her becoming the Director of Vendor Management for the Retail Operations Strategic Business Unit with CIBC.  As a project management consultant focusing on global strategic initiatives, risk management, and continuous improvement across multiple industries, Ellie is passionate about bringing her experience into the classroom.  Ellie is currently a Program/Delivery Manager at IBM, overseeing programs across multiple industries and supporting clients with achieving their strategic objectives, while developing new project management professionals.

Ellie brings a BA in Office and Administrative Studies and Certificates in Teaching and Training Adults, Risk Management, and TEFL. A certified PMI Authorized Training Partner, PMP, Accredited Outsourcing Practitioner, and RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional, she is currently pursuing her Master’s in Education at uOttawa. Ellie teaches various project management and business courses with the PMI Toronto Chapter and at post-secondary institutions throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Committed to diversity and inclusion, Ellie consistently adds additional certifications to her repertoire, in topics that include accessibility and teaching in a digital world.  Ellie volunteers as a mentor with the PMI Durham Highlands Chapter and was a contributor to the PMBOK v7 Standards as a part of her 3-year (2020-2023) volunteer assignment on the PMI Standards Committee.

Ana is a seasoned marketing leader with over 14 years of experience working in the real estate, fashion and tech industries. As an entrepreneur, Ana launched the first product-based crowdfunding platform and a learning hub for emerging brands. Her passion is working with tech startups and she is currently an Advisor with Loyal.vc, where she helps startups with their marketing and communication strategies.

Over the last 8 years, Ana has been teaching marketing courses at post-secondary institutions across the Greater Toronto Area. She holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto, and a Masters in Business Administration from Toronto Metropolitan University. She is advancing her education with a Certificate in Leaders of Learning from Harvard University.

Judy has over 20 years of experience in brand management, marketing, and business strategy analytics in the consumer packaged goods industry, steering multi-million dollar franchises to rapid growth. Judy has led Fortune 500 teams at Kraft, Mondelez and The Nielsen Company, where she served as Vice President, Client Services. Judy currently leads York University’s YSpace Food Accelerator to help food start-ups scale and accelerate growth. She also serves as a Program Advisor for York University’s Entrepreneurial Leadership & Learning Alliance (ELLA) Accelerator supporting women’s entrepreneurship, and as a Business Mentor for youth entrepreneurs with the City of Markham. In 2014, Judy founded Pivot Perspectives Coaching & Consulting, a training organization for leaders and entrepreneurs.

Judy holds a Masters of Business Administration from Rotman School of Business with specializations in Marketing and Strategy. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciences from the University of Toronto and is a Certified Coach with the Coaches Training Institute (CTI).

Nidhi brings over 20 years of accounting and finance experience. Her professional growth with large multinationals, start-up businesses and entrepreneurial enterprise has allowed her to develop a strong appreciation for evolving financial reporting and controls. During her career, Nidhi co-founded and operated a multi-modality medical clinic in the GTA and was a financial leader for a privately pharmaceutical business which was later acquired by a TSX listed company. During this time, she provided cross-functional leadership and her financial expertise was integral in growth strategies for products and services.

Nidhi now spends her time providing advisory services for small business, teaching at York University School of Continuing Studies, and volunteering in the non-profit sector. She is the Treasurer for a nonprofit organization, is the former Vice Chair at Skylark Youth and Families and a former board member for the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences. She also brings board experience from the private sector. Nidhi is a CPA, CA, and is certified in Risk Management.

Tabitha has been involved in the project management field for over 10 years. Having worked on projects across the globe, she found her home in the education field in 2012. She started her career in projects as a computer programmer, then transitioned to the role of search engine optimization expert and software tester. The projects she worked on ranged from software development projects to language translation software projects at British-based Applied Language Solutions. She also worked on internal process improvement projects at Cognizant Technology Solutions. Tabitha is a part-time Instructor at various colleges in the Greater Toronto Area, as well as a certified PMI^®-ATP Trainer with Driven Leadership Solutions, a PMI Authorized Training Partner.

Tabitha has a Masters in Project Management from Colorado State University and a Bachelors in Computer Engineering. A PMP^® since 2013, she has held several roles in post-secondary and is passionate about using technology to deliver content that speaks to every kind of learner.

Joanna has more than 20 years of experience in international business operations with industry expertise in manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and international logistics operations. Her progressive experience in human resources and organizational operations culminated in becoming the Chief Executive Officer of 3Ks Unique Co., a successful multinational firm. As a business and human resources consultant with a focus on business development, compliance, and health & safety for international organizations, Joanna brings a passion for teaching that brings business world reality into classroom instruction.

Joanna brings a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, an MBA from William Howard Taft University, and Certificates in Project Management, Human Resources Management and TESOL. She is currently in the process of completing her Doctorate in Business Administration with a specialization in business leadership and management, and receiving validation as a CPHR. Joanna teaches a variety of business and human resources courses at York University, Seneca College, and Centennial College and is a facilitator for HRPA-York Region’s Educational Committee.

Hanna Ha has over 17 years of professional work experience in the corporate finance and consulting industry. Hanna has held progressive managerial positions in Knowledge Management, Technology, Leadership Training & Development, Employee Engagement, Change Management and Corporate Communications in top global consulting companies like KPMG and Deloitte.

Hanna has held progressive managerial positions in BMO Financial Group in the Legal, Regulatory and Compliance function, BMO Institute for Learning and BMO North American Customer Contact Center in the Digital Investing Sales and Service function.

Hanna holds a Bachelor of Science (Pure & Applied Science), Master Certificate in Adult Training & Development, PROSCI Certification, Post-Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communications and Master of Education—Leadership Learning.

Anwar has over 20 years of industry experience working for Unilever and Johnson & Johnson in Australia, South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. During this time, he has managed global brands including Ponds, Vaseline, Sunsilk, Pepsodent, Aim, Band-Aid, Carefree and Acuvue.

Starting as a brand manager, Anwar progressed through various responsibilities in marketing and sales to become Regional General Manager and then Country Manager for the Middle East and North Africa, receiving recognition as a multi-year President’s Club award winner for outstanding achievement.

Anwar has been teaching marketing and international business for the last 13 years, both at York University and McKeil School of Business. He is also co-author of “Principles of Marketing,” the 1st Arab world edition with Professor Philip Kotler.

Mukhtar is a dynamic program management expert with more than 14 years of experience leading successful initiatives in a variety of industries. He has an impressive track record of program execution and leadership, including managing a $50M portfolio and leading a technology division that achieved annual revenues of $7.5M. During his tenure, he increased the division’s revenue by 87.5% in just three years.

In addition to his exceptional program management skills, Mukhtar is also a passionate coach and speaker. With over 10 years of experience teaching and speaking at conferences, universities, companies, and online, he is a skilled educator who is committed to sharing his knowledge and expertise. Mukhtar regularly publishes free educational content on LinkedIn to help others learn and grow.

Mukhtar’s global experience is another area where he shines. Having lived and worked in over 20 countries, he has a deep understanding of different cultures and perspectives. He uses this knowledge to help project leaders solve complex challenges, achieve their career goals, and land their dream jobs. Whether it’s helping someone overcome a roadblock in a project or guiding them towards the next step in their career, Mukhtar is committed to helping project leaders reach their full potential.

Rahim has 13 years of experience in marketing, business strategy, and product management in varied sectors, including fashion, technology, education, and wellness. He has led multifaceted new brand development projects for two ready-to-wear clothing brands and was instrumental in growing the merchant base of a Techstar backed digital start-up for personal care services.

Rahim is the founder of The Herringbone, a marketing consultation service that helps early-stage start-ups and small businesses to tell their stories. His other achievements include marketing projects for luxury brands like Valentino and Ferretti Group.

Rahim holds a Joint Executive MBA from Schulich School of Business at York University and Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in Chicago. He also has a Masters degree in Fashion Merchandising and Management from Polimoda School of Fashion Design and Marketing in Florence.

Dilash is a leading project management expert who brings extensive international experience working with both private and public sector organizations. He is presently the Director of Project Management & Delivery Services with a multinational financial data organization, where he is accountable for process optimization, portfolio prioritization, and the delivery of strategic, client-driven and regulatory projects. His career spans hi-tech, finance, security and educational industries concentrated on North American, European and Asia Pacific markets. Dilash also brings more than ten years of experience in teaching and developing post-graduate courses and programs in business strategy, project management and information technology.

Dilash is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on organizational agility. He has a Computer Engineering degree from the University of Ottawa, a Bachelors of Education specializing in Adult Education from Brock University, and a Master’s in Business Administration – Executive Management from Royal Roads University. He is a licensed Professional Engineer, certified Project Management Professional (PMP®), Program Management Professional (PgMP®), PMI® – Agile Certified Professional (PMI-ACP®), PMI®-ATP trainer, and regular speaker at the Global Project Management Conference.  In addition, Dilash is a Certified Scrum Master (CSM®), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®), Certified Management Consultant (CMC), SAFe Program Consultant (SPC®), and Prosci® Certified Change Management Consultant.

Shirley has taught a wide range of courses including accounting, finance and taxation for over ten years at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Her industry experience spans both the public and private sectors in the areas of corporate finance, accounting, controllership and project management.

Shirley is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). She holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus in Commerce and Strategy from Laurentian University.
Shirley also teaches in the MBA Program at Cape Breton University and has been involved as a subject matter expert in curriculum design to meet industry and professional certification requirements. Her teaching philosophy includes motivating and encouraging students to learn from one another, while always challenging them to be critical thinkers.

Cheryl is the CEO of Knowledge Adapters, a Toronto-based consulting firm that offers business analysis and project management consulting and training services in the areas of business analysis, project management and change management. Clients include public and private sector organizations across all industries, including financial services, high tech, telecommunications, transportation, construction, entertainment, and all levels of government.

Cheryl is co-author of “Effective PM and BA Role Collaboration” (2015), J. Ross Publishing, and one of four global authors of The PMI Guide to Business Analysis (2017), published by the Project Management Institute (PMI). She has spoken at conferences, chapter meetings, colleges, and at universities to audiences across the globe.

Cheryl founded the PMI Toronto Chapter Business Analysis Community; the first Business Analysis Community within a PMI Chapter, and has served as a Director at Large for the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Toronto.

Cheryl is a certified Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA), Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP).

Jeff’s background in business and human resources management spans more than twenty-five years. In his capacity as an independent consultant, he has worked with some of Canada’s most influential companies, completing client engagements in both the public and private sectors. His international experience includes working with post-secondary partners in Indonesia to assist with the development of applied entrepreneurship curriculum and the establishment of community business support centres.

Jeff has taught management development, organizational behaviour, human resource planning and development, and business foundation courses at McMaster and York universities, and at Seneca, Conestoga, and Confederation colleges. He has an undergraduate honours degree in Economics from Laurentian University in Sudbury, and a graduate degree in Education from Nipissing University in North Bay.

A passionate and enthusiastic instructor, Janet Melo-Thaiss believes that York University’s classrooms have the power to change the world for the better. Winner of multiple teaching awards, including the President’s University-Wide Teaching Award and Humanities Teaching Award, Janet focuses on mentoring students and facilitating their journey towards the highest expression of their own skills and talents.

Janet’s work in the financial and insurance industries as a Marketing Professional and Financial Writer informs her focus on experiential learning in the classroom and helps students to see the connections between their academic and professional paths. Known as an innovative teacher, Janet’s classroom is a dynamic space where mindfulness meets academic excellence.

Julia has over 15 years of international work experience spanning Europe and North America. She worked for leading global companies such as Deloitte and RBC and has experience with a number of industries including consulting, manufacturing and financial services. Julia has assumed progressive leadership roles in her tenure at RBC, including Senior Manager, Business Operations, Director of Business Office and Director of Strategy Development. Across her career, Julia has worked in various functional areas including technology, analytics, efficiency management, project management, business management and strategy. This diverse work experience allows Julia to enrich the classroom experience with practical business examples from industry.

Julia holds a Master of Business Administration from Schulich School of Business at York University, a Master of Science in International Accounting and Auditing, and a Bachelors in International Economic Management. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified General Accountant (USA), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Doina Nugent is a passionate and student-focused educator and coach, with over 20 years of experience developing, coordinating, and instructing Academic and Professional Communications Programs in English, German, and French at York University, in Vancouver, Victoria, Germany, the UK, and Ireland.

Her continued focus is on creating engaging, inclusive learning environments to foster communication confidence, and on helping international students and Internationally Educated Professionals adapt to the North American academic, professional, and cultural environment.

At York University, Doina has taught a variety of courses, including Research Report Writing, Critical Thinking, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Case Study Methodologies and Analysis, and Intercultural Communication. In Europe, Doina developed and delivered in-house corporate English language training programs (Business Communication) and worked as and trained Translator/Simultaneous Interpreters. Doina also worked for many years as Assistant Editor in online publishing, and as official examiner in English, German, and French for both national and international examination boards (IELTS, iCELBAN, GCSE and Advanced (A) Levels (UK), and An Roinn Oideachais, Ireland).

Doina holds an Honors B.A. in English, German and French, and a Master’s degree, both from the National University of Ireland. Her teaching specializations (Higher Diploma in Education; Teaching licenses in Ireland, UK, and Germany) include Modern Language Teaching and Assessment Methodologies, Experiential Learning, Content Learning in Language (CLIL), and Personal and Social Development.

Doina has also had a lengthy and successful career in elite ultradistance running, triathlon and high-altitude climbing, winning 5 Intercontinental and 3 World Championships.

Kenrick has over 25 years of experience in the banking industry focusing on corporate lending and asset management. He is currently a Vice President at TD Asset Management within the Investment Risk department where he specializes in Performance Measurement and the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS). Kenrick is also the Vice Chair of the Canadian Investment Performance Council (CIPC) of CFA Societies Canada. 

Kenrick has over 20 years of experience as an educator. He is a part-time instructor at York University School of Continuing Studies and George Brown College Centre for Continuous Learning, as well as a former lecturer at Sheridan College. His key subject areas include Accounting, Corporate Finance, Personal Finance, Economics and Statistics.  

Kenrick holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of the West Indies and an MBA from the University of Edinburgh. He has completed various courses with the Canadian Securities Institute and holds a Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM). 

Adam works as a Senior Risk Analyst and Consultant in the real estate industry, as well as a Corporate Trainer specializing in technical skills development. He has worked in various sectors including finance, energy, real estate, and government. Adam has taught and developed courses in accounting, finance, general business, mathematics, supply chain, and operations for several years across Canada.

Adam has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from McMaster University, a Master in Finance (MFin) from Queen’s University, a Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Organizational Psychology from the University of London, and a Master of Science (MSc) in Supply Chain Management from Wilfrid Laurier University. He also holds professional designations as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).

Josie has over 20 years of experience in the steel industry where she works for ArcelorMittal Dofasco, part of multinational producer ArcelorMittal, the second largest steel producer in the world with a presence in 60 countries. Early in her career, Josie was a Business Unit & Capital Accountant, where she was part of a history-making takeover. In 2011 she moved to strategic marketing and communications, an area of lifelong interest. She has recently joined the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team on special assignment.

Josie is accredited with the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) and in 2019 joined the CPRS Board of Directors in Hamilton as Co-Chair of Business Development. In 2021 she became the Treasurer of the Board. Josie is a speaker with the CPRS Speakers Bureau and an academic journal author. She has presented at several International Public Relations Conferences with McMaster University such as the Institute of Public Relations Bridge Conference in Washington, the 28th BledCom Symposium in Slovenia, and the CCI Corporate Communication International Conference in Milan, Italy.

Josie holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the DeGroote School of Business and a Master of Communication Management degree from McMaster University & Syracuse University.

Andrew is a Strategy and Organizational Consultant with successful experience building and growing consulting businesses. He has led over 65 consulting engagements in ten countries over 22 years focused on transformation, performance improvement and better outcomes in both the public and health sectors.

Andrew empowers his clients through a combination of technical expertise, collegiality, and deep understanding of their work, the context and the challenges they face. He leads his teams through stewardship, building on their strengths and inspiring them to share his passion for positive results and impact.

Highlights of Andrew’s professional experience include:

• driving Nous Group Canada’s growth from start-up to a 40+ FTE management consulting practice;
• serving as founding Director of KPMG’s Centre for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) where he advised international clients on health system transformation;
• establishing and growing a management consulting practice in the Caribbean. Key project was leading a large multi-national team that supported the design and implementation of National Health Insurance in The Bahamas;
• leading dozens of consulting projects in Canada, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean;
• working with various First Nations Organizations;
• mentoring and learning from many brilliant, creative, and driven colleagues.

Andrew recently launched Hamilton and Associates, his own independent consulting practice. His current research is focused on the application of Machine Learning and Generative AI to drive organizational transformation.  Andrew has a Bachelors in Economics and MBA in Finance & International Business. He is a Certified Management Consultant with the Institute for Certified Management Consultants of Ontario.

Chris is a data expert: determining its value, monitoring its integrity and managing its performance. After spending decades working in full-service and multi-national marketing agencies, he has turned his passion and experience to helping organizations build positive, long-term relationships with their stakeholders.

For more than ten years, Chris has created, revised and taught a range of courses for Canadian colleges and universities. On his own time, he works with sector development organizations to educate non-profit leaders on best practice. Additionally, he creates and delivers workshops to under-served communities to improve employment opportunities. Chris holds his MBA from the University of Ottawa.

Rehan is an HR and Project Management Professional with over 20 years of experience. In January 2014, he became the Founder & CEO of the HR and Project Management Corporation, a global firm specialized in providing recruitment and training services.

Rehan is a part-time faculty member at York University, Humber College, and Lambton College where he teaches HR and project management. He has an Honours BA in Economics from the University of Toronto, an MA in Economics from the University of Western Ontario, and an MASc in Management Science from the University of Waterloo. He also has a Master’s Certificate in Learning & Development from Schulich’s Executive Education Centre and holds both the PMP & CHRL Professional Licenses.

Yakov has over 15 years of progressively senior human resources and labour relations experience in large, high-profile, heavily unionized public sector organizations. His experience ranges a broad array of non-profit roles, including in the Provincial, Federal, Policing, Healthcare and Municipal sectors, overseeing Human Resources and other corporate support functions. Yakov took an active role at the forefront of human resources and organizational development modernization in the municipal sector by previously serving on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association, including terms as Vice-President.

Yakov brings a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours from York University as well as a Masters of Industrial Relations and Human Resources from the University of Toronto. He holds the Certified Human Resources Leader designation and teaches courses at York University as well as Conestoga College, passionately believing in the importance of continuous learning and teaching.

Nadine Storr, B.A., PMP, is a charismatic and motivated leader and an experienced project professional with a 25+ year track record of leading enterprise, complex, and strategic initiatives across global geographies. As a senior leader at Scotiabank, one of Canada’s top 5 banks, and with the City of Toronto, she uses effective and diverse project management approaches, organizational team leadership, and divisional relationship building to achieve notable results.

Nadine has significant experience leading the development of technology and operations projects and project management-related training. She specializes in working with senior leadership executives in both private and public sector organizations.  Nadine is a Project Management Institute Authorized Training Partner Instructor and teaches project management courses, develops project management curriculums, and facilitates project management knowledge sessions for a variety of post-secondary institutions and corporate clients. She is a graduate of the Yale School of Management Executive Education Women’s Leadership Program.

Nadine is passionate about supporting the development of project management and leadership skills for those who have a limitless thirst for their own self-development.  She enthusiastically applies a leadership and organizational mindset as the foundation of everything she does, both professionally and personally.

A senior global executive with over 25 years’ experience, Faith has served in roles such as Chief People Officer, Global Head of Talent as well as SVP, Human Resources for a number of multinational organizations. She currently serves as an active Professional Advisory Committee member for degree programs for two Canadian universities.

Faith brings expansive expertise and specialization in Organizational Design & Development, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Strategic Planning. Additionally, Faith’s background has given her broad experience across a range of industries that include Technology, Pharmaceutical, Engineering, HR Services, and Insurance.

Faith obtained her Masters of Human Resources Management (MHRM) from York University, a BA in Industrial/Labour Relations from the University of Toronto, a Certificate in Adult Training & Development from OISE, as well as a Business Administration Diploma from Sheridan College. Faith is a member of the HRPA, from which she holds the top tier designation of Certified Human Resources Executive (CHRE).

Wei is a seasoned business-technology professional with expertise in consulting, capital markets, and technology management. She has a proven track record of managing cross-functional and cross-regional teams through the full digital product management lifecycle. Wei has worked in many different areas of the FinTech industry, from both strategy and execution perspectives in driving digital transformation. Currently, she is a Director at Scotiabank, managing global banking markets engineering and consulting teams, with an emphasis on highly complex and large-scale business platforms modernization.

Wei holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Rotman School of Business specializing in Consulting, Strategy, and Change Management. She also has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto, with concentration in Finance. Wei is a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and is completing additional professional designations in trading.

Faisal has 20 years of experience in national, regional and branch leadership roles with TD, Laurentian Bank and London Life, progressing to executive-level roles including District Vice President and Associate Vice President of Sales, Strategy and Digital. He is presently the Director, Inside Sales for Aviso Wealth, as well as a management consultant within the Canadian financial services sector.

Faisal has worked in many different areas of the industry which includes analytics, sales leadership, capability development, advice strategy and distribution leadership roles within insurance, retail banking and wealth management.

Faisal is Co-Founder & Chair of Refugee Girls Worldwide, a current Board Member at William Osler Health System Foundation, and past Cabinet Chair at United Way. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (concentration in Finance) and an MBA (concentration in Strategy) from the University of Windsor.