Steve is a Registered Professional Planner and Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, holding 25 years of experience in various aspects of city building. In his role as Commissioner, Steve provides leadership and oversight to over 200 staff charged with the implementation and delivery of key Council priorities and projects in Canada’s ninth largest […]
Rumina Morris is an Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression, Equity and Inclusion expert providing consulting and coaching services to leaders and organizations who are committed to affecting change. She has spent over 17 years in leadership positions where she has managed diverse teams in the human services sector and currently serves as the City of London's Director of […]
Shirley’s public service career spanned more than 30 years. She started her career in municipal government in 1980, in the Department of Community Services of former Metro Toronto. Then between 1991 to the beginning of 1996 she worked in the Ontario government as Assistant Deputy Minister in three different ministries. Following that, she returned to […]
Piragal Thiru is a public administration professional with more than two decades of experience in municipal governance, policy development, and program leadership. His work focuses on accessibility planning, community-focused service delivery, and the operational dynamics of local government systems. Prior to his current role at the City of Vaughan, he held senior positions at The […]
Binnu brings a wealth of skills, expertise and experience from the power industry, government and non-profit sectors to her position as director of the clean energy program of the Pembina Institute, Canada’s leading energy think tank. Her portfolio includes managing the phase-out of coal power, integrating renewables, and modernizing the grid. She has expertise in […]
Robert Trewartha currently serves as the Director of Strategic Communications and Initiatives for the City of Mississauga. He leads the City’s communications portfolio which includes marketing, creative services, research and community engagement. As the Director of Strategic Initiatives, Robert oversees the development and advancement of the City’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion program, government relations, and the […]
Christine Tu, M.Sc., is the Director, Office of Climate Change and Energy Management at the Regional Municipality of Peel. Christine is responsible for establishing and enabling the integration of climate change adaptation science, strategy, and risk-reduction planning across all Regional services, as well as ensuring delivery of innovative energy management and cost-effective corporate greenhouse gas […]
Kimberley Kitteringham is an experienced municipal professional and a passionate public servant. In her current role of City Clerk & Director of Legislative Services and Corporate Communications and Community Engagement for the City of Markham, she leads a Department that includes access and privacy, animal services, corporate communications and customer service, election administration, licensing and […]
Bianca is a writer with a dual background in technology and public engagement. She is the co-founder of Digital Public, a co-founder of Tech Reset Canada and is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation. She worked for several years in the tech sector in operations, infrastructure, corporate training, and product management. Then, as a professional facilitator, she […]
Alison Burgess manages the Government and Community Relations portfolio within the CAO’s office at the Region of Durham. Her work includes the design and implementation of the Intelligent Communities Framework. She came to the Region of Durham from Ontario Tech University. Alison’s background in stakeholder relations and community engagement, combined with her PhD research in neuroscience, […]