Chinoye Sunny is a city-builder committed to creating vibrant, inclusive communities through both her professional work and volunteer leadership. As a Development Planner at the City of Richmond Hill, Chinoye plays an important role in shaping the future of housing, ensuring new developments are not only responsive to the housing crisis but also filled with the amenities that help communities […]
Fernanda Sierra Suárez is a community artist and arts worker, recently working as the community engagement and programs manager at Culture Days National, organizing the largest annual arts and culture festival in Canada. Over the past 15 years, Culture Days has hosted over 50,000 arts and culture community-based events reaching over 20 million people. Fernanda co-founded Creato Community, a grassroots organization dedicated to connecting, supporting and amplifying […]
Erik Robeznieks is a leader in adaptive sports who has dedicated his career to creating equitable opportunities in health, fitness, and sport for people with disabilities. At the University of Michigan, Erik leads strategy, operations, and partnerships for their sport programming. He has successfully secured over $1.7 million in grants and sponsorships, co-created the Adaptive Sports & Inclusive Recreation Initiative […]
La version française suit la version anglaise. Alison Pratt is a dedicated Canadian diplomat who has turned her ambition for equity into action. As part of IRCC’s Foreign Service Development Program, she has completed overseas training in Abu Dhabi and a full posting in Ho Chi Minh City and is now serving in Cairo as […]
Through pairing scientific inquiry and data analysis with community building, Parmin supports vulnerable patients in over 30 studies facing challenging skin conditions such as Atopic Dermatitis and Alopecia Areata through examining the effectiveness and safety of various treatments and medications. In 2021, Parmin co-founded the Undergraduate Health Research Exploration (UHRE), a non-for-profit program supporting over 200 students globally every […]
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 […]