Christina Bruce is currently the Director of the Policy Planning and Special Programs Department in the Planning and Infrastructure Development Portfolio at the City of Vaughan. She is a registered Professional Planner and member of the Ontario Professional Planning Institute. Her current role includes leading the policy planning and sustainability team and a collection of […]
Andrew Scott is the Chief Transformation Officer for the City of Burlington, leading the Transformation Office and advancing enterprise-wide initiatives to modernize services, strengthen governance, and support long-term organizational effectiveness. With nearly 25 years of public-sector experience in Canada and the United Kingdom, Andrew brings expertise in strategic planning, continuous quality improvement, risk management, project […]
Nicole Amaral is an innovation leader working inside municipal government at a time when “business as usual” no longer applies. As Director of the Digital Kitchener Innovation Lab, she helps city teams experiment responsibly with AI, automation, and new ways of working—while operating within the constraints of public sector governance, risk, and trust. With over […]
Marium Nur Vahed is a community organizer and a filmmaker. She leads national engagement at the Democratic Engagement Exchange, working with communities that have been systemically excluded from civic processes. Through her work with North York Community House, The Canadian-Muslim Vote, the National Council for Canadian Muslims and as a Campaign Manager for a municipal […]
Dr. Merlin Chatwin is the Executive Director of Open North. Over the last decade, Merlin Chatwin’s professional and academic pursuits have focused on supporting governments to more effectively identify and address the needs of residents. He spent four years working directly with local governments in Ghana, founding a Canadian start-up that supported valuation-led taxation reform […]
Emma McGarry Ware, is Manager of Innovation at the Regional Municipality of Durham, where she leads initiatives that help the organization design and deliver better services through collaboration, experimentation, and evidence-informed approaches. Her work focuses on building innovation capacity across government, supporting cross-departmental problem solving, and helping teams co-design solutions to complex public sector challenges. Emma […]
Edward Secnik serves as the Executive Director, Strategy & Administration, providing strategic and operational leadership for campus planning, infrastructure, and community engagement. With more than 25 years of progressive experience, Edward brings an established background in project management, research facility development, and strategic planning within the post-secondary sector. Through his leadership, the campus continues to […]
Steve is the former Deputy Mayor for the Town of Shelburne and Councillor for the County of Dufferin. During his time in politics, Steve was identified by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) as a “Municipal Trailblazer.” Steve is a Senior practicing litigation lawyer with over 20 years of experience with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) , where he […]
Nick is the Director of Regional Planning at Metrolinx. His team is responsible for planning the Greater Golden Horseshoe region’s integrated transit network. This includes preparing for long term growth and changing travel patterns, implementing fare and service integration programs, and advancing strategic plans and studies in collaboration with municipalities, MTO, and transit agencies. Nick […]
Margaret Josipovic is a municipal planning professional with more than ten years of experience shaping policy and advancing development across Ontario communities. She is currently the Executive Director of Planning, Growth Management and Housing Delivery for the City of Vaughan, where she leads transformational initiatives focused on unlocking housing supply and delivering community-focused outcomes. Margaret […]