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Amy Friesen

Founder and CEO | Tea & Toast

I am passionate about education and providing support to families navigating the Eldercare journey.

Sharry Aiken

Associate Professor, Queen's Law | Queen's University

International refugee law and policy, Canadian immigration issues, Security issues - immigration and refugee policy

Lara Murphy

Founder | Ryan Murphy Construction Inc.

Construction, Entrepreneur, Founder, Women-owned Business, Calgary, Board of Directors

Dr. Melanie Badali

Vice President, Board of Directors, Anxiety Canada | Registered Psychologist, North Shore Stress & Anxiety Clinic

Dr. Melanie Badali is a Registered Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working as a clinician, researcher, educator and consultant in the field of psychology.

Dr. Liette Vasseur

Professor and UNESCO Chair | Brock University

Working in Environmental sustainability, mainly sustainable agriculture and conservation