Stewart has more than two decades of experience in civic engagement, communications, and strategic planning with non-profits, municipal governments, and AMO. Stewart leads AMO’s Healthy Democracy Project, which is working to increase diversity on municipal councils, improve the tone and tenor of local political discourse, and test innovative solutions to improve civic engagement and education.
With over 30 years of experience in public administration, policy development, project leadership and service delivery at all three levels of government, Judith D’Souza Soares has demonstrated her expertise as a strong-people leader who produces successful and sustainable strategic and operational results. Having led large inter-governmental projects with both the federal and provincial government to […]
As a former senior member of Public Service, Jim held several management positions including City Manager, Deputy CAO, Commissioner and General Manager. With a natural affinity for leadership, knowledge of business administration and municipal service, and on the strength of this technical experience Jim has been responsible for all aspects of service delivery in some […]
Joyce is an AI and Technology strategist with 25+ years' experience as a Global C-suite Executive and Management Consulting Partner. Joyce has successfully developed and grown commercial markets, developed high performing teams, delivered successful national and international transformation for private and public sector organizations across multiple industry sectors focussed on business outcomes and enabled by […]
Brian Lambie is a communications professional with a long history of working on high profile policy matters. His career started as a public servant, working in education, natural resources, and water and wastewater. As a political assistant, he gained a front-row seat to profound changes in the 1990’s, particularly related to the provincial / municipal […]
Nathan joined Caledon from the Town of Erin where he served as the CAO since early 2017. As CAO, Nathan managed the Town’s growth file including developing a plan for the community to double its urban population and negotiating a $180-million deal to build the largest public works project in the history of Wellington County. […]
As Deputy Provost of York University’s Markham Campus, Dan Palermo provides academic and administrative leadership, guiding the campus’s continued growth as a centre for innovation, learning, and industry collaboration. He works closely with faculty, staff, employers, and community partners to strengthen an inclusive, future-focused environment that connects education with real-world impact—supporting student success, workforce development, […]
Eric Lucic is the Commissioner of Planning and Development and Chief Planner for the Town of Caledon and a Registered Professional Planner. Before his role with Caledon, Eric held roles as the Director of Strategic Projects and Director of Regional Planning with Halifax Regional Municipality. Eric has also held leadership or planning roles previously with […]
Adam Payler has over a decade of experience in Canada and the UK across academia and local government, including advisory and managerial roles in both corporate and operational contexts. In his current role at the Town of Caledon, he advances innovation-focused, cross-functional initiatives that further organizational priorities and support new ways of working. His dual […]