About Capacity Canada

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Leadership, relationships, networking, partnerships, governance, revenue generation

About Cathy

Cathy is the champions’ champion, lending a patient ear to the administrative and governance challenges organizations always face. With more than 45 years’ experience in health and social services sectors, her volunteerism and professional career gives her the advantage of seeing opportunities from both board and administrative points of view.

In 2010, Cathy took on the role of founding CEO of Capacity Canada. She is thoroughly committed to growing social good throughout Canada through optimism, innovation, and entrepreneurship. She recognizes collaboration within and among sectors as pivotal to the growth of social good.

As both a senior leader and a Board member, Cathy is passionately committed to innovative ideas, risk-taking, and helping both individuals and communities to reach their maximum potential. Cathy served in Kitchener as Director of Community Services at St. Mary’s Hospital, then, Executive Director at Carizon Family & Community Services. Cathy taught Social Policy courses in the Department of Family Studies at the University of Guelph.

Cathy is a past member of both the Barnraisers Council in Waterloo Region, and the President’s Advisory Council at Wilfrid Laurier. Her past board service includes St. Jerome’s University, Rotary Club of Kitchener-Westmount, Family Service Ontario, Ontario Association of Credit Counselling Services, St. Mary’s General Hospital, St. Mary’s Foundation, and, St Joseph’s Health Care System. She is an Honorary Senior Fellow at Renison College, University of Waterloo; recipient of the Queen’s Diamond, Golden and Silver Jubilee Medals; and, as part of Laurier’s Centennial Celebrations, Cathy was selected as one of Laurier’s 100 Alumni of Distinction over the past 100 years. For exceptional service, Cathy was honoured by St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation with St. Mary’s Mission Legacy Award.

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Organizational start-up; including incorporation, by-laws; governance secretary / compliance / accreditation

About Andrew

Andrew is the Director of Operations for Capacity Canada and has more than twenty-five year of experience performing management roles in government, non-profit, and business. As the Director of Operations at Capacity Canada, not only does Andrew ensure Capacity Canada is running smoothly but he coaches individuals start their own non-profits. There is much more to the job than that. Andrew has some experience filling positions that defy definition.

His career includes working for a Member of Provincial Parliament, directing resource development for a counselling agency, and operating a computer company.

Andrew is currently a Member of the Grant Review Team – Waterloo, Wellington, and Dufferin for the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Andrew is a past board member for the Kitchener Conestoga Rotary Club, Kitchener Panthers Baseball, and Waterloo Region Small Business Centre.

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Mentoring Skills:

• Social Media
• Media Relations
• Communications
• Public Relations

About Alison

Alison is the Director of Public Relations for Capacity Canada and has three years of experience in the nonprofit world. As Director of Public Relations, Alison focuses on brand image, social media, events, communications, and project management.

Alison is looking forward to continuing to work with Capacity Canada and helping our local community.

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About Fableeha

Fableeha has been working in the non-profit sector for 6 years, specializing in the areas of project management, fundraising, research, and consulting. She is passionate about gender equality and social justice, and aims to make the world a more inclusive place. She has authored several published reports and articles on gender equality, tertiary education, economic integration and, sustainable development and energy efficiency.

Fableeha has obtained a Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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Mentoring Skills:
Leading teams in collaborative processes, process coaching regarding design thinking, creative group processes that leverage all participant input, group reflection that facilitates learning and provides a basis for organizational decision making

About Liz

Liz’s previous roles in the nonprofit sector have ranged from program manager to senior leader. The majority of her professional time and talents have been dedicated to capacity-building organizations and programs in Guelph, Toronto and Peel Region. Since joining Capacity Canada in 2018, Liz has used the lens of human-centred design to stimulate new thinking and approaches to challenges and opportunities faced by social good organizations. Liz has enjoyed expanding her network of wise and dedicated colleagues to Waterloo Region and beyond with Capacity Canada.

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Communications, Fundraising, EDI, Strategic Planning, Board Governance

About Scott

Scott Williams (he/him) has over 20 years of experience working and volunteering in the not-for-profit sector, especially on 2SLGBTQIA+ issues and in mental health. Most recently, he was the Executive Director of Spectrum Waterloo Region’s Rainbow Community Space. He holds a BA in English Language & Literature from Wilfrid Laurier University, and a diploma in Film Production from Vancouver Film School. He has completed certificates in Diversity & Inclusion Fundamentals and Anti-Racism with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion and Diversio. He is a graduate of the Engage!KW program from the KW Community Foundation, and the Leadership Waterloo Region class of 2023. He volunteers with the Community Investments Team at United Way Waterloo Region Communities. Previous volunteer roles include serving as co-chair of the Waterloo Region District School Board’s Equity and Inclusion Advisory Group, chair of the GivingTuesday Waterloo Region movement, member of the City of Kitchener Mayor’s Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and member of the Film Selection Committee with Grand River Film Festival.

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About Charles

Charles is an author and keynote speaker who inspires others to embrace the power of pausing and reconnect with what truly matters. With over 20 years of leadership experience across the public, private, philanthropic, and nonprofit sectors, he has worked with organizations like the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Committee, Scotiabank, Ontario Trillium Foundation, and Mitacs to create meaningful change and drive transformative initiatives.

Currently, Charles serves as an Executive in Residence with Capacity Canada, where he is helping grow the organization’s MatchBoard program. This innovative initiative pairs employees with nonprofit boards that align with their passions, personalities, and professional skills, bringing together the people, ideas, and resources that fuel social innovation.

A life-changing journey around the world with his family became the foundation for his debut book, *Around the World in Family Days*. Part memoir, part guide, the book explores how stepping away from routine can spark personal growth, shift perspectives, and strengthen relationships. Through humorous stories and universal lessons, Charles demonstrates how travel can foster deeper connections, build resilience, and improve “failure immunity”—the ability to face life’s challenges with curiosity and courage.

As a speaker and storyteller, Charles empowers individuals and families to intentionally pause, uncover new possibilities, and prioritize what truly matters in life. By sharing insights from his global journey and professional expertise, he helps others reimagine their approach to everyday challenges and embrace authentic, connected living.

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Mentoring Skills:
Not-for-profit leadership & governance, project management, facilitation, analysis, process design, and strategic planning

About Lisa

Lisa has more than 30 years of leadership experience in the financial services industry. She led teams delivering projects both in Operations and IT. Throughout her career, Lisa held accountability for digital properties, administration systems, and data assets. Delivering projects across multiple business pillars and diverse stakeholders meant negotiating creative solutions, building consensus, and being a champion of strategic vision. Leading, coaching, and developing individuals and teams was the most rewarding aspect of her career.

Lisa is an avid volunteer in a variety of areas including Board Service and is a past Board Member and Chair of the Child Witness Centre.

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About Dave

Dave Barrett is an Executive in Residence at Capacity Canada and a retired Project Management Professor who now works as a consultant in project management for Nonprofits. He built and launched the Project Management postgraduate program at Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ontario, where he served as academic lead for more than two decades. Prior to his teaching career, Dave worked in private industry for 21 years, where he began as a software developer and went on to lead large-scale IT integration projects in the financial services sector.

Dave holds a Bachelor of Mathematics (University of Waterloo) and Master of Business Administration (Athabasca University) and a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation. In spite of his technical roots, he places great emphasis on the humanistic aspects of project management and the positive impact that results from running a project well. His teaching frequently involved service-learning experiences such as community fundraisers, which allowed students to gain hands-on skills while improving their community. 

Dave is the author of Understanding Project Management – A Practical Guide, now in its third edition. The book has been praised by students and industry professionals for its straightforward and approachable style. This same approach has been brought to his second book, A Modern Guide to IT Project Management, Agile + Waterfall.

Dave lives in Waterloo, Ontario. When not consulting and writing, he and his wife enjoy travelling and spending time on Georgian Bay.

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About Blair

Blair is a recently retired executive with over thirty years experience leading mission-driven and industry-leading organizations in the broader public sector.
Blair was most recently VP of Partnerships and Measurement at the Ontario Trillium Foundation, having previously served in leadership roles at TVOntario and the Ontario Premier’s Council.
Throughout his career, Blair has led organizational strategies embracing innovation, outcomes measurement and collaboration across the public, private and nonprofit sectors; as well as introducing leading edge governance practices for a range of Boards of Directors.

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About Rob

Rob Donelson is the former Interim Executive Director of the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation and recently retired following a 41-year career leading award-winning advancement programs at four universities and two hospital foundations in three countries. Most recently, Rob served as Executive Director of Advancement at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Prior to this, he was Executive Director, Development & Alumni Relations at University College Cork in Ireland, and Vice-President, Development & Alumni Relations at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada. He has also led multi-million-dollar campaigns with two hospital foundations. His experience in all aspects of the donor cycle is extensive.

Acknowledged for his leadership in charitable accountability, Rob led the first registered charity in Canada to earn the Ethical Fundraising License and the first university to earn the Standards Accreditation Trustmark from Imagine Canada. He has spoken at several national and international conferences of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners, Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE), and the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy, and served on the Board of CCAE. He was named the Outstanding Fundraising Professional by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Golden Horseshoe Chapter, and received the Mission Legacy Award of the St. Joseph’s Health System.

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Mentoring Skills:
Social innovation opportunity evaluation, social innovation business model design and execution.

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About Liz

Liz Forsberg is an Executive in Residence with Capacity Canada and a seasoned nonprofit and philanthropic leader with over 20 years of experience strengthening arts, culture, and community‑based organizations. She has served as an executive director, foundation leader, and strategic advisor, bringing both operational and board‑level perspectives to governance, strategy, and organizational development.

Most recently, she led partnerships at the Ontario Trillium Foundation and served as the foundation’s arts and culture strategy lead, collaborating with boards and executive teams across Ontario to advance governance, strategic alignment, and cross-sector partnerships.

Previously, as Executive Director of Art Starts, Liz worked closely with the board to strengthen governance practices, stabilize finances, and expand organizational impact. Her leadership was recognized with the Vital People Award from the Toronto Community Foundation, and she was named an inaugural fellow of the Toronto Arts Council’s Cultural Leaders Lab.

She holds a Master’s degree from York University, with a focus on community-engaged arts and environmental education. She brings a practical, systems-informed approach to governance capacity building grounded in equity, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

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About Bob

Bob Gallagher, M.P.A., B.P.E. (Hon)

Bob is a dedicated and results-driven senior executive with over 45 years of leadership experience in the health, social service, and charitable sectors. Throughout his distinguished career, Bob has consistently demonstrated the ability to drive organizational excellence through strategic planning, operational improvement, and effective people and culture management.

His key competencies include:

• Strategic Planning and Implementation
• CEO Advisory and Executive Coaching
• Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures
• Governance and Board Training
• People and Culture Management, including Labour Relations

Bob holds a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Physical Education (Honours) from the University of Ottawa.

Known for his thoughtful leadership, collaborative approach, and commitment to community impact, Bob continues to contribute his expertise to organizations navigating growth, change, and complex transitions.

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ED/Board roles and governance, financials, strategic planning, fund development strategies

About Fred

Fred is the founder of F. J. Galloway Associates Inc., was formed in 1989 as a consultancy practice focusing on community development; facility development assessments; organizational and operational reviews; and specialized projects involving governance, partnerships, and collaborative initiatives. The firm, since its inception, has worked exclusively with municipalities, non-for-profit organizations, community groups and provincial ministries.

Fred Galloway is the President of the firm and the principal consultant. Based on the customized needs of each assignment, the firm has worked with other larger and smaller consulting firms to align the right expertise and experience necessary to successfully complete assignments.

Over the years, the firm has worked successfully with land use planners, landscape architects, engineers, architects, financial analysts, and numerous other disciplines in order to meet client requirements.

Fred holds a Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Recreation from the University of Waterloo, a Master of Science Degree in Recreation

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About Scott

Scott Haldane retired in 2018 after 40 years as a senior leader and manager in the charitable sector and is now enjoying life in the Ottawa/Gatineau area.

He began his career with successively more senior roles at the YMCA of Montreal. His first position as President & CEO was with the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington from 1993 – 2002. He served in the same capacity at the YMCA of Greater Toronto (2003 – 2009) and YMCA Canada (2010 – 2015). In each of these roles, Scott provided leadership focused on impact, relevance, and sustainability during periods of rapid change and growth.

After retiring from the YMCA at the end of 2015, Scott became the first full-time President & CEO of the Rideau Hall Foundation, working closely with His Excellency David Johnston, Canada’s 28th Governor General. Scott provided executive leadership to this new national Foundation as it moved from start-up to scale-up to its current status as one of the most important national charitable foundations in Canada.

Scott holds a B.A. (Sociology) with Great Distinction from McGill University; a Master of Management (McGill University); Advanced Management Program (Harvard Business School); and Certified Corporate Director (The Director’s College, McMaster University).

Since retirement, Scott has devoted his time to wildlife photography for which he has received recognition by both Nature Canada and the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Since 2022, Scott and his son Trevor, who is also a wildlife photographer, have offered an annual online wildlife photography presentation in support of Trans Canada Trail. They attract hundreds of viewers each year and have raised nearly $15,000 for the cause.

In addition to this passion, Scott spends time with his grandsons who also live in the Ottawa area. He also pursues a wide range of interests including running (he ran his 21st lifetime marathon in 2023), cross-country skiing, cycling, and hiking. He has continued his lifelong education through courses at Carleton University as well as extensive reading and frequent travel opportunities with Linda, his wife and best friend for 49 years.

Scott has offered his services as a volunteer to many organizations and individuals since retiring from professional life. He is now looking forward to sharing his experience and supporting executive leaders in the charitable and not-for-profit sector as an Executive-in-Residence at Capacity Canada.

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Mentoring Skills:
Governance organization and structure, leadership development, scaling non-profits, recruitment and retention, negotiations, collaboration and partnerships, policy, government relations

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About Erika

Based in Houston, Texas, Erika is an experienced community engagement practitioner with skills in strategic planning, board development, and partnership building. Erika has held executive leadership positions in nonprofit organizations and has experience in corporate community investment. Erika’s work has been most influenced by her time on the steering committee of the Social Prosperity Project, a five-year project to build resilience in Fort McMurray’s social profit sector to increase its capacity to address complex social problems and enhance quality of life in the region.

Erika holds a bachelor’s degree in Arts & Contemporary Studies from Ryerson University, minoring in Nonprofit Management and Equity and Diversity Studies. Erika holds certificates in Volunteer Management, Fund Development and is currently enrolled in Northwestern University’s Nonprofit Leadership program.

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About Colleen

Colleen James was elected to Regional Council in October 2022, representing City of Kitchener residents. Colleen’s professional career includes more than 15 years of experience in municipal government at both the city and regional levels. As the founder Divonify Incorporated, Colleen is a leading consultant on equity and inclusion. Locally, nationally, and internationally, Colleen partners with a wide range of public, private, and not-for-profit organizations and businesses that are committed to change. Colleen’s values are central to her work as a leader. These values determine her approach to making decisions as a Councillor on behalf of the community. These values include building trusted relationships; having equity-informed community discussions; listening and collaborating; empowering and amplifying; taking meaningful action and being accountable.

Colleen graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours B.A. in history, political science, and Caribbean studies. She holds a master’s degree in leadership, higher, and adult education from U of T’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). In 2020, the Canada International Black Women Event named Colleen one of the Top 100 Black Women to Watch. In 2021, she was named one of the Top 25 Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Persons of the Year by the Canadian Multicultural Group. In 2024 Colleen was awarded the Public Service Excellence Award by Women of Dignity International.

Colleen is a graduate of Leadership Waterloo Region and has served on several local boards and committees, including the Kitchener Public Library (2020-2022), and KW Oktoberfest (2020-2023). She is also involved in many collaborative community projects, including the Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region, where she established the James STEM scholarship.

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About Andrew

Andrew Jardine is and Executive in Residence at Capacity Canada and the Chief Financial Officer, Roman Catholic Diocese of London. He is the former Corporate Secretary of the Board of Directors of King’s University College in London, Ontario. Andrew has his MBA from the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University and is a Chartered Director (C. Dir) through the Director’s College at McMaster University. He is the co-founder and co-host of the popular governance podcast “The Governance Guys” and serves as the Vice-Chair of Leads Employment Services Board as well as the Chair of the Leads Governance Committee.

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Mentoring Skills:
Business planning, project management and financial planning

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Mentoring Skills:
Healthcare management and governance, religious governance, small to medium sized not-for-profit governance and strategic planning, certified life and executive coach (CCF), management and board leadership, mediation certificate, indigenous cultural competency training cycle 1, Adverse Child Event trained (ACE)

About Don

Don McDermott has over 40 years of leadership experience in the Ontario health and social services sectors. He is the former CEO of a number of health care organizations with responsibility for acute and long term care services, addictions and mental health, community rehab and social work programs. Don has supported or served on more than twenty not-for-profit and charity boards. As a consultant, using many examples from his experience, he works with organizations’ boards and leaders to clarify their missions, identify their values and vision, and achieve their goals through board education, facilitated strategic planning retreats, and various board and CEO mentoring processes.

Don is Executive-in-Residence with Capacity Canada and is a past chair for the Guelph Community Health Centre.

Don is a certified Life and Executive Coach, has obtained certification in Interest Based Mediation and has taken Indigenous Cultural Safety training with SAN’YAS and the Provincial Health Services Authority, B.C.

Don and his wife Joan are principal consultants with BoardSupport.ca.

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About Ian

Ian McDonald (he/him) is a recognized expert in business and product strategy, marketing, partnerships, and emerging industries. He has extensive international experience developing emerging markets, commercializing products and services, and scaling business operations globally.

Formerly Chief Customer Officer at Communitech, a globally recognized innovation hub, Ian led advisory services for startups, scale-ups, and Fortune 500 organizations. Ian’s senior leadership experience includes strategic growth, change, and innovation roles at world-class companies including TD Bank Group, InFlight, Aeryon Labs, and BlackBerry.

Ian holds a Master of Business Administration and is a Chartered Professional Accountant. His recent executive education includes Modern Board Governance, Change Leadership, Coaching for Performance, and Organizational Leadership in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

As an active community member, Ian is a Board Member of Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region and supports community organizations focused on food security, housing, education, employment, newcomer assistance, and other family services.

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About Jim

Jim Miller is an Executive in Residence at Capacity Canada focusing on mentoring nonprofit leaders and supporting organizations by strengthening their governance, strategy, and public‑facing impact. He is also the Principal of Connect Public Affairs, Founder and CEO of Your Brain Is Not Full. His work focuses on strategic intelligence, public affairs, and policy insight, helping nonprofit, business, and government leaders navigate complex and rapidly evolving information environments.

With more than two decades of experience, Jim has served as a strategic advisor to cabinet ministers at both the federal and provincial levels in Canada, bringing a deep understanding of public policy, advocacy, and institutional decision‑making. His professional expertise includes competitive intelligence, foresight and scenario planning, open‑source intelligence, and reputation management.

Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, a Master of Arts in Public Policy from the University of Guelph, and a Master of Information Studies from the University of Toronto. He has also completed doctoral‑level coursework in Information Studies at McGill University. In 2023, Jim was named a Fellow of the Council of Competitive Intelligence Fellows and currently serves as President of the Association of Independent Information Professionals. 

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About Mike

Elected as the first-ever Green MP in Ontario, Mike Morrice served as the Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre from 2021 to 2025, using his platform to amplify his community’s concerns. This includes his advocacy and progress made in ending legislated poverty for people with disabilities, urgent action to address the climate crisis, and addressing the housing affordability crisis.

While serving as MP, Mike worked to address wealth inequality through dedicated advocacy for the Canada Disability Benefit and interim Disability Emergency Response Benefit, to improve housing affordability through his Private Members Motion 170 – pushing to ensure affordable housing funding actually results in homes folks can afford – and Private Members Motion 71, calling to end tax exemptions enjoyed by corporate investors. He has advocated for election reform, calling for a citizens’ assembly on election reform through his Private Members Motion 76 and his subsequent work with former MP Lisa Marie Barron. To address the concurrent climate and affordability crises, Mike put forth Private Members Motion 92, calling to place a windfall tax on the excess profits of fossil fuel companies, allocating the resulting funds towards proven climate solutions and measures to increase affordability for Canadians.

Prior to his election, Mike founded Sustainable Waterloo Region, co-created Climate Action Waterloo Region, piloted Canada’s first Green Economy Hub, and founded Green Economy Canada to share this work across the country

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Mentoring Skills:
Strategy formulation, marketing, collaboration and design thinking

About Hugh

Hugh Munro is currently a design-thinking consultant in Capacity Canada’s Capacity by Design Program. He also continues to teach and consult in the areas of Marketing & Strategy for organizations in both the public and private sectors. Hugh also serves as Marketing Director on the Board for the Kitchener Blues Festival.

Previously Dr. Munro had a long academic career with Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario where he was a Professor in the Marketing Area. As a Professor he taught courses in the areas of Marketing and International Business in Laurier’s graduate and undergraduate programs and also guest taught abroad at a number of universities. His research interests include the commercialization of innovative products and the internationalization of small and medium-sized businesses. While at Laurier he also served in a number of leadership roles including MBA Director, Associate Dean of Business, and Director of the Laurier Trade Development Centre. Hugh received his Ph.D. and HBA degrees from the University of Western Ontario.

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About Julie

Founder and Principal at Willow Hall HR, Julie Newman, M.Sc., CHRL, CRM is a Certified Human Resources Leader with over 15 years of HR experience. Formerly a senior leader at Camino Mental Health + Wellbeing, Julie specializes in creating inclusive and psychologically safe workplaces. With a background in Kinesiology and Medical Science, she offers unique insights into organizational culture, performance management, and employee relations. Julie is dedicated to creating innovative HR solutions that align with organizational strategies and resource constraints. As part-time faculty at Conestoga College, she mentors future HR professionals and is actively involved in supporting immigrant talent through Waterloo Region’s Workplace Immigrant Network.

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Mentoring Skills:
Governance, association management, strategic planning

About Susan

Susan S. Radwan, CAE, SMP, ARM, is a governance and leadership consulting firm with an international reach, based in Grand Ledge, Michigan. She established the firm in 1996 and remains the sole proprietor.

Radwan holds international recognition for her role with Capacity Canada as the author and facilitator of the Modern Board Series, her board work in Policy Governance®, co-authorship of *Governing by Principles, An Approach to Unleash the Power of Policy Governance*, and as a volunteer leader with the International Association of Strategy Professionals (IASP). Following her role as Board Chair, she currently chairs the Certification Commission for the IASP.

Radwan is a well known management consultant in the US association community for her involvement with the Certification Preparation Program sponsored by MSAE. She also holds national notoriety for her role as Executive Editor of the textbook for association management, titled *Professional Practices in Association Management*.

Radwan holds certification in association management (CAE), awarded by the American Society of Association Executives and strategy planning (SMP), awarded by the IASP. She also has achieved credentials in governance systems, risk management, systems thinking, certification, Spiral Dynamics, and behavior analysis.

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Mentoring Skills:
Budget preparation / grants / fundraising; writing / editing / reporting; public speaking / training via non-traditional methods (e.g.: forum theatre) heritage, arts and culture specialization

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About Manoj

Dr. Manoj Saxena is an international bio-pharmaceutical industry expert with senior executive leadership positions in Canada, Europe and Asia-Pacific. He is currently a consultant advising various commercial and not-for-profit organizations on market access and affordability frameworks and development of sustainable patient access strategies. Over the last thirty years he has acquired expertise in market access, government relations and pharmaceutical drug registration. He has developed excellent relationships with worldwide health technology assessment and payor bodies, reimbursement and regulatory agencies, that were honed through trustful stakeholder partnerships.

He hopes to support Capacity Canada’s clients with strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, leadership goals and organizational design. He brings a passion for organizational optimization, people development and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion to create high-performing teams. In his work with Capacity Canada, he is committed to driving societal change through individual mentoring, change management coaching and working on projects with social business organizations.

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About Karen

Senior executive, board chair, and governance consultant with more than 25 years of progressive leadership across child welfare, community services, and the non-profit sector. A champion of child, parent, and community wellbeing, grounded in the belief that sustained investment in children and families is foundational to strong, resilient communities.

Her formal education includes: Master of Social Work (with Distinction) Wilfrid Laurier University; Bachelor of Arts, Social Development Studies (Distinguished Alumna) University of Waterloo; Certificate in Public Sector Leadership, Rotman School of Business.

Past Board Chair Renison University College, President of the Kitchener-Westmount Rotary Club, and member of International Women’s Forum.

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About Gail

For more than thirty years, Gail Steckley has led people and organizations through some of the most demanding leadership challenges in global health and international development. Her career has taken them from community-based health programmes in Zambia to post-tsunami recovery efforts in Indonesia and regional leadership roles across Africa and Asia. Gail has worked in and alongside governments, civil society organizations, and international partners to strengthen health systems and expand access to HIV treatment and prevention.

Today, Gail coaches mid-career and senior leaders who are taking on greater responsibility, leading through change, or navigating important career transitions. As a certified Professional Integral Coach®, she helps clients develop greater awareness of how they lead, broaden their perspective, and build new practices that support their leadership growth. Rather than providing answers, Gail creates the conditions in which meaningful leadership development can take place.

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Mentoring Skills:
Aligning strategy, governance and leadership

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About Paul

Paul is a PhD student studying Higher Education at the University of Toronto. He has a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Western Ontario. Paul has served on several local and national boards including as President of the Canadian Hemophilia Society, President of Hemophilia Ontario, Vice-Chair of the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders, Secretary of the Urban League of London, and as a director at King’s University College. Paul is a lecturer in the Management and Organizational Studies program at King’s teaching Corporate Governance and serves as King’s University Secretary. Paul co-hosts a podcast, The Governance Guys, where experts in the field join to share lessons to help citizens make positive contributions to their communities through board service.

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About Andy

Andy has 3 years of SEO and technical experience. This is her first role in the non-profit sector, where she is excited to apply her skills.