[ Make It Happen ]

Past Speakers

Dr. Sheila Brown
Executive Director,
Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs

Cheryl Hodder
Partner, McInnes Cooper
Multiple time "Leading Women" Panelist Moderator

Michelle Williams
Managing Partner, Nova Scotia,Grant Thornton
February 23, 2010 Leadership Panellist

Kim West
APR Principal, MT&L Public Relations
February 23, 2010 Leadership Panellist

Lea A. Brown
Vice President, Citizen Engagement & Accountability, Capital Health
February 23, 2010 Leadership Panellist

Kathleen Howard
As the creative architect and leader of Courage to Act, a transformational women’s leadership program, Kathleen has engaged women from Oslo to Ontario in discovering their authentic power.

Catherine Woodman
President & CEO, United Way of Halifax Region
Oct., 6, 2009 Panellists discussing: What is your understanding of corporate social responsibility and justice? What is your greatest leadership desire and how does that drive you as a leader? What path did you take to get where you are today and who influenced you?

Jennifer Gillivan
Director, Partnerships & Communications Centres, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Oct., 6, 2009 Panellists discussing: What is your understanding of corporate social responsibility and justice? What is your greatest leadership desire and how does that drive you as a leader? What path did you take to get where you are today and who influenced you?

Dr. Joan McArthur-Blair
President, Nova Scotia Community College
Oct., 6, 2009 Panellists discussing: What is your understanding of corporate social responsibility and justice? What is your greatest leadership desire and how does that drive you as a leader? What path did you take to get where you are today and who influenced you?

Monique Collette
President, ACOA
October 7th, 2008 panel discussing "Creative Capitalism - narrowing the gap between rich and poor in our own community. Find out how your business or organization can benefit from this eye opening discussion to strengthen your organization, the community and our economy."

Dianne Kelderman
CEO of the NS Co-op Council
October 7th, 2008 panel discussing "Creative Capitalism - narrowing the gap between rich and poor in our own community. Find out how your business or organization can benefit from this eye opening discussion to strengthen your organization, the community and our economy."

Barb Stegman
Author of 7 Virtues of a Philosopher Queen
October 7th, 2008 panel discussing "Creative Capitalism - narrowing the gap between rich and poor in our own community. Find out how your business or organization can benefit from this eye opening discussion to strengthen your organization, the community and our economy."

Chris Power
President and CEO, Capital Health.

"Leadning Change and Innovation"

Adrienne O'Pray
Sr. VP, Customer Relations & Operations, Atl. Lottery Corp.

Oct., 9, 2008 Panelist tackling key issues facing leaders today

Helena Cain
VP, Marketing and Sales, Enterprise Market, Aliant

Oct., 9, 2008 Panelist tackling key issues facing leaders today

Karen Branscombe
Superintendent, School District 2, NB

Oct., 9, 2008 Panelist tackling key issues facing leaders today

Crystal Gamble
Partner, McInnes Cooper

Oct., 9, 2008 Panelist tackling key issues facing leaders today

Sue Augustine
International Speaker, Author
“With Wings, There Are No Barriers”
Based on the bestselling book of the same title, this fast-paced, insightful, and humrous keynote is filled with real life solutions and no-fluff motivation to experience the invigorating freedom of flying up and over life's obstacles.

Michelle Carinci

President & C.E.O. Atlantic Lottery Corporation
Strategic. Visionary.Responsible. Driven. These are prevailing characteristics in Michelle Carinci’s life and have earned her recognition among Atlantic Canada's Top 50 CEOs for 2003 and 2004.

Alison Youngman
Alison shares her story from her arrival in Canada, literally "off the boat" with few formal qualifications, to 2008 where she is not only a senior partner at Stikeman Elliott and recognized as one of The Best Lawyers in Canada, but is also the National Chair of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and the President of the International Women's Forum of Canada.

Kathryn Laurin, President & Vice Chancellor MSVU
As President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Laurin is responsible for all aspects of the university’s mission. She will guide the university community, providing leadership and vision, as it deepens its reputation for excellence, distinctive tradition and a dynamic learning environment.

The Honourable Aldéa Landry, PC, QC

Aldéa is a distinguished lawyer, businesswoman and politician. She is known for her interest in public policy and as a person who has been and continues to be an effective voice for the advancement of women, education and the Atlantic region.

Ruth Goldbloom

Order of Canada Recipient &
2006 Canada's Most Powerful

Women: Top 100™

Heather Tulk, Bell Aliant, Senior Vice-President Marketing. As a leader, mother and continual learner, Heather addresses the leadership that exists within each individual –and talks about the unique life lessons to be learned as we embrace success and challenge.

Yvonne Camus, Member of first Canadian team to enter and finish the ECO-Challenge. On the surface there is nothing remarkable about Yvonne Camus. She works for a living, is a single mom to twin boys, and worries about many of the same things that we all do. Once you've heard her story you'll disagree!

Michelle Carinci, President & CEO, Atlantic Lottery Corp. Balanced - Passionate - Responsible - Driven. Michelle's passion for making a difference is infectious. Her commitment to Atlantic Canada's economic growth and improving it's quality of life unwavering.

Candace Fochuk-Barey , Consumer Insights Manager, Ford Motor Company of Canada.
Candace's current role with Ford has grown from hr groundbreaking appointment as Women's Marketing Manager in May '97 - a first for the automaker!

Marsh Engle, Author
Amazing women float in and out of our lives everyday, yet do we ever take the time to celebrate their life? Marsh's Amazing Women book and journal series urges the reader to take the time to recognize the extraordinary power of the feminine spirit.

Sue Prestedge, Vice Pres. of WTSN, Sue oversees the network's day-to-day operations. Gain an insight into Sports Broadcasting; from in front of the cameras to behind the corporate desk from someone who's career spans more than 25years.

Ellen Gelinas, Humourist
In today’s workplace, generally with heavy workloads and an incredible amount of stress, we sometimes forget how to relax and how to relieve some of this stress. Ellen says we can be happy no matter what.

Dini Petty, Speaker, Author, Poet
Although Dini makes success look easy, she has had her share of struggles. Dini shares her discovery of inner strength and shows audiences how to get back in touch with their own instincts, increasing self-confidence and self-esteem.

Wendy Paquette, President Aliant Telecom Consumer Services. As one of Atlantic Canada's most respected leaders, Wendy addresses the traits and characteristics that make a great leader in today's business environment, and the innate characteristics women bring to leadership.