As the founder of Raíces, Esther Martinez leads an initiative that supports youth in their educational and career journeys through interactive workshops, as well as mentorship and networking opportunities that connect participants with professionals from diverse fields. Since its launch, Raíces has received strong engagement from parents, youth leaders, and the Latino community who recognize the need for […]
Merve Kolcak brings extensive experience in advancing inclusive, accessible, and community-centered urban development. At The Biglieri Group, she leads complex development applications through municipal approvals processes, working at the intersection of policy, design, and stakeholder engagement. Merve’s academic work has helped to advance a national dialogue on justice and inclusion in planning practice. She co-authored the article […]
Olga Klushina is a biomedical engineer and entrepreneur passionate about improving patient care through human-centred medical technologies. Her journey began at York University, where she studied Electrical Engineering and participated in the Bergeron Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology (BEST) program, sparking her drive to transform engineering ideas into real-world innovations. After graduating, she gained experience in System Engineering for […]
Imam Khalid is transforming how small businesses and realtors approach marketing. What began as a bold idea in a university classroom has grown into one of Canada’s fastest-growing early-stage startups, recognized by CanadianSME and Web Summit. Named one of Canada’s Young Entrepreneurs of the Year (2025) and a TEDx speaker, Imam leads a team of young innovators […]
Anastasia Kalantarova is a Family Medicine Physician and an MSc candidate in Health System Leadership and Innovation at the University of Toronto. She is dedicated to building equitable and inclusive models of primary care for diverse and underserved communities across Ontario through research, clinical practice and digital health innovation. She has been involved in industry […]
Heather Hills is currently a pilot at Air Canada and previously flew as a captain on the Q400 with Porter Airlines. She has built a career defined by operational excellence and mentorship in a field where women represent less than ten percent of pilots globally. Alongside her flying career, she contributes to aviation education and workforce development […]
Felipe Gonzalez is a dynamic professional with a rich background in product management, data analytics, sustainability, and geomatics engineering. Felipe graduated at the top of his class from York University’s Geomatics Engineering program in 2021. Armed with this experience, he joined Trimble Inc. as a product applications engineer within the company’s leadership development program. Currently, […]
Aveen Ghahremani is an emerging leader in healthcare performance improvement and a dedicated advocate for the Iranian-Canadian community. She has been involved in organizing several of the largest socio-political and fundraising events in Canadian history, including welcoming Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi in 2024 and 2025, raising awareness for human rights in Iran and advocating for the fall of the Islamic Republic. Professionally, her career focuses on quality […]
Adam Garisto has crafted the messaging for Canada’s top politicians, including two prime ministers and two ministers of national defence. He has communicated some of the government’s most high-profile policies and decisions. In 2025, Adam held the pen for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget. As a speechwriter for Prime Minister Carney, Adam has used the […]
La version française suit la version anglaise. Ahmed Gad is an international affairs professional dedicated to advancing democracy, peace, and sustainable development across the globe. He focuses on institutional strengthening, rule of law, and peace throughout the Western Hemisphere. He previously worked in the Peace and Sustainable Development Program at the International Peace Institute in […]