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aitlin has worked at Meridian Credit Union for 15 years. As a Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Caitlin is responsible for providing support to a client group of 500 employees across many different disciplines. Caitlin also teaches at Niagara College. As an instructor for the School of Business & Management for four years, Caitlin has taught a number of courses in her field. Caitlin has a volunteer spirit and supports several organizations – including Leadership Niagara and Community Care. She also mentors young women, participating in Women & Wellness Fundraiser and has spoken at Niagara’s Women in Leadership and Business Conference.

COMPANY /// MERIDIAN CREDIT UNION

COMPANY /// LIP SERVICE BEAUTY Caitlin Armstrong

@Caitlin_13

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ichelle joined the Niagara River Lions front office team during their inaugural season in 2016 and over her five years with the organization she quickly moved up to now hold the title of Vice President of Operations. In her role, she oversees and manages all facets of the business and is responsible for the direction and growth of the organization.

Michelle is the driving force behind the community initiatives that the River Lions pride themselves on, while also dedicating personal time to serve as a Board Member for Crime Stoppers of Niagara and as a Big Sister at Big Brothers Big Sisters of North and West Niagara.

COMPANY /// NIAGARA RIVER LIONS

@caitlinarmstrong13

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obin joined the Niagara Regional Police in 2006 and continues to serve its residents frontline while in an acting Sergeant capacity. Robin volunteers on her organization’s Peer Support, Crisis Intervention Response, and Re-integration teams. Transnationally, she was presidentially appointed to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) as Chair of the Crime Prevention Committee – developing concept and issue papers, resolutions, and deliverables to address critical issues in policing. Robin graduated with honours from Niagara College with a diploma in policing, honours from Athabasca University with a four-year degree in Criminal Justice and is completing her master’s from Wilfrid Laurier for Public Safety with a major in Emergency Management. For her extraordinary commitment to public safety, Robin was recognized by the IACP and was awarded the 40 under 40 international policing award.

COMPANY /// NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE

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essica is an Assistant Professor at Brock University's Environmental Sustainability Research Centre. Her research focuses on understanding vulnerability to climate change and planning effective climate adaptation in Canada, Malawi, Mozambique, and Solomon Islands. Jessica is the faculty lead for Niagara Adapts, a partnership between Brock University and seven municipalities in the Niagara Region that is designed to build innovative climate solutions right here in Niagara. In 2020, Jessica was the co-recipient of Brock's Faculty of Social Science Early Career Distinguished Research of the Year award. Jessica is passionate about building climate literacy across Niagara and enjoys speaking at public throughout the Niagara Region.

COMPANY /// BROCK UNIVERSITY @_JessicaBlythe

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ima is responsible for managing day-today operations as well as contributing to the future development of the organization both artistically and strategically in her current position as Director at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre. Her passion for arts education and experience in the notfor-profit arts sector has led to a 74% growth in programming and staffing has tripled. Rima is proud of community recognition including NOTL’s Choice Awards in 2020 for Art Studio and Spirit of Niagara Award for Community Leadership in 2019. Rima contributes to the community she lives and works as a volunteer and donor for Community Care, St. Catharines and the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, Niagara-on-the-Lake.

manda is a graduate of Brock University’s Sociology program. She is also a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) with over 16 years of fundraising experience and has completed the Non Profit Leadership Certificate Program. As the Director of Development & Stewardship for Women’s Place, she has enjoyed connecting with Niagara’s generous community for the past six years to help women and children experiencing abuse.

Amanda is an executive member of the CAGP Niagara Golden Horseshoe chapter, co-chairs the Niagara Fundraisers Network, coaches soccer, and is a parent council member. She is supported in all of these activities by her wonderful husband and two children.

COMPANY /// THE NIAGARA PUMPHOUSE ARTS CENTRE

COMPANY /// WOMEN'S PLACE OF SOUTH NIAGARA INC.

COMPANY /// LIP SERVICE BEAUTY

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hon has over ten years of experience helping companies across Niagara meet their goals by providing human resources and staffing solutions.

Jhon is passionate about creating diverse workplaces and supporting employee growth through continuous learning and development opportunities. In 2017, Jhon received the Welland Pelham Chamber of Commerce Employee of The Year Ruby Award for his commitment to his profession. Jhon immigrated to Canada from Colombia at the age of 17 and fell in love with the Niagara Region. He has called St. Catharines home for close to 20 years. As someone who immigrated to Canada and received the help of many, Jhon enjoys assisting those who are now in a similar situation seeking to make Niagara their new home.

COMPANY /// ONDEMAND STAFFING Jhon Canon

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rystle has over 12 years of experience in communications and has held large portfolios in the public and private sectors across Niagara and Toronto. Currently, Krystle serves as the Director of Communications for Premier Doug Ford’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Steve Clark, where she supports initiatives that include community building, growing the Greenbelt and supporting Ontario’s 444 municipalities.

President of the Niagara Falls Conservative Riding Association, she has also regularly appeared as a guest on television programming as an expert on communications, government relations, and business leadership.When not working, you’ll often find Krystle exploring nature with her equally curious family.

COMPANY /// ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE

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alérie Chartrand is the Director of HR and Communications for Foyer Richelieu Welland.

She has contributed in getting over $120 million in grants to build a new 128 bed LTC and in partnership with Hospice Niagara, 10 hospice beds for our campus of care, which recently won ‘Best LTC Ontario - 2021’, from the Canadian Business Awards. In addition, she also helped secure another 256 LTC beds for the Francophones of the GTA. During the pandemic she recruited over 50 new health care workers for the home in Niagara. Valérie currently sits on the following Board of Directors and Committees, CERF Niagara, College Boreal, La Table Inter-Agence Niagara, Niagara Ontario Health Teams – Communications Committee and is the Editor for Bonjour Niagara.

COMPANY /// FOYER RICHELIEU WELLAND

COMPANY /// LIP SERVICE BEAUTY

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atthew established Davies Environmental Ltd. in 2014 (at just 27 years of age) and for the past seven years he has grown his company to serve the entire Niagara Region, to the GTA and beyond. Davies Environmental is a restoration company providing asbestos abatement and mould remediation services for residential, commercial and industrial needs. Davies Environmental was built by Matthew, who bears a strong ambition to make a difference-not only by providing an excellent standard of service, but by remaining an active community member. Matthew continues to donate to countless charities as well as individuals alike in our home of St. Catharines. Davies Environmental noticeable differs from the rest with the highest quality of workmanship, built from the ground up, growing bigger and further everyday.

COMPANY /// DAVIES ENVIRONMENTAL LTD.

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orn and raised in Niagara, Graeme enjoys spending time poolside with family and friends, has a love for wine and potato chips, and is an equestrian with his greatest equine partnership spanning more than 17 years. Graeme joined the team at Gillian’s Place in November 2019, as Manager of Community Development. Graeme came to Gillian’s Place with experience from Untied Way Niagara and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation in Hamilton. As well as being a graduate of the University of Guelph’s Master of Arts Leadership program, Graeme is a certified Sommelier with both Niagara College and The Court of Master Sommeliers.

COMPANY /// GILLIAN’S PLACE Graeme Dargavel

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ordin founded Go Green Plumbing in 2013.

After finishing his five year plumbing apprenticeship, he was quickly promoted within the organization he worked at in Toronto. He then realized he wanted to open a business locally in Niagara as this is where he grew up. He grew and finely tuned the business over the years which has lead to great success and many amazing customer interactions through ought the 8 years of business so far. He attributes his success to God, his parents, his wife and daughter, his sister and friends. Jordin also is a large contributor to his community with volunteering in a number of capacities within Central Community church and donating to Community crew and Lunch angels.

COMPANY /// GO GREEN PLUMBING

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ory is a husband, dad, entrepreneur, and licensed structural engineer who recently moved to Niagara in 2017. Having been a life goal of his (since his teens), Cory founded his first business, Canvas Engineering Ltd. in St. Catharines in 2017 at the age of 31. Canvas Engineering is a structural engineering design firm that specializes in cost-effective building design in both the commercial and industrial industries. Cory’s enthusiasm and leadership has been a driving force for not only growing a successful business, but also in helping to create positive impacts in the community through local volunteering and mentorship. After less than 2 years in business, Canvas Engineering was named as a finalist for the GNCC Outstanding New Business Award, and later in 2021 was awarded the Platinum winner in the ‘Engineers’ category through CommunityVotes Niagara Region.

COMPANY /// CANVAS ENGINEERING LTD.

COMPANY /// LIP SERVICE BEAUTY Cory Goulet

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amantha has 10 years’ experience in communications from a variety of organizations and industries including non-profit, entertainment and manufacturing. At GM, Sam designs initiatives to inform and engage 1,400 employees, while expanding and solidifying GM’s relationship to the community by managing community outreach activities and the plant’s corporate donation program. Her current passion project is the development of a robust health and wellness program to support the physical, mental and financial health and wellbeing of employees at her site.

Outside of work, Sam’s enthusiasm for civic leadership continues in her work as Chair of the United Way’s gennext Committee for young professionals.

COMPANY /// GENERAL MOTORS Samantha Hoodless

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arissa started Chz Plz in 2018 while working full time as Sous Chef at The Lakehouse Restaurant. She had a passion creating shareable platters for friends and family to enjoy.

After utilizing multiple commercial kitchens she decided to open her own in 2019 at 15 lock street in Port Dalhousie. Having grown her business substantially during the pandemic Marissa is ready to expand her offering with Chz Plz and looks forward to the future!

COMPANY /// CHZ PLZ @chzplzniagara

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lexis Kleiman began her career working within Niagara’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem after graduating from Brock University. She joined the District School Board of Niagara’s education technology incubator, ihub, where she spearheads collaboration with industry and community to create STEM and entrepreneurial learning opportunities for students and supports edtech startup companies.

Alexis is an active volunteer, currently serving as Vice-Chair of NEXTNiagara and sitting on their Events, Advocacy, Communications & Recruitment Subcommittees. She's also a member of YWCA of Niagara Region's Leadership Summit For Women and Coldest Night of the Year West Niagara Planning Committees and a long-time Education Foundation of Niagara supporter.

COMPANY /// DSBN IHUB Alexis Kleiman

@atkleiman

@alexiskleiman

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manda is the co-owner and VP of Operations of B4 Networks. After acquiring another local competitor in early 2020 – B4 Networks has tripled it’s revenue and grown to be the largest Managed Service I.T. provider in the Niagara region. At the helm of streamlining the operations of the two divisions of the company – Amanda has been instrumental in navigating the integration of the new team members from the acquisition and the choppy and turbulent waters of running a business during the Covid pandemic. Spearheading most of B4 Networks community involvement and charitable undertakings – Amanda has always had a heart for giving back to this community and finding ways to do so through B4 Networks. In 2019 she extended this initiative into a not for profit called B4 Power designed to educate and pique the interest of young girls across Niagara between the ages of 6-11.

COMPANY /// LIP SERVICE BEAUTY

COMPANY /// B4 NETWORKS

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tephanie Lakeit- Hall is a hardworking, thoughtful and community-focused business owner and future leader builder. Born and raised in Niagara, she is a proud graduate of Niagara College and Brock University. She is working extra hard during COVID to help businesses survive. She jumps in at every chance she can get. She also works with Leadership Niagara to help make the community better and create Leaders of the future. She uses her experience and knowledge to lift and support others.

Stephanie is the owner of SH Consulting Group, and the Executive Director of Leadership Niagara. These projects have allowed her to connect deeper with the community that she loves so deeply!

COMPANY /// SH CONSULTING GROUP & LEADERSHIP NIAGARA Stephanie Lakeit-Hall

@SHCGNiagara

@shconsultinggroupniagara

SH Consulting Group

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eah joined the Town of Pelham as the special events and festivals programmer in 2020. With previous experience in the hospitality sector as a Ontario Hostelry Institute Top 30 under 30 recipient, Leah combines her event background with extensive volunteer experience to events in Pelham.

Leah lead the successful planning and execution of award-winning events in 2020 such as Canada Day the Niagara Way and Christmas in Pelham. A graduate of Niagara Colleges Event Management Post-Grad program, Leah brings her passion for community and events to her work. Leah is also a dedicated volunteer with the 3rd Fonthill Scouting Group.

layton Letourneau is a Creative Professional and the owner of Custom Sign Lab in Beamsville, Ontario, which celebrates 10 years in Business in 2021. He is a second generation graphic design and Sign Maker with an MFA in Fine Art from University at Buffalo specializing in painting. Clayton is a Font nerd, he loves collaboration and experimental signage. Clayton is married to his Business Partner Katy, and a Dad to new baby Evander. They have a Labradoodle named Roxy and love trekking about Canada in their vintage Camper and working on Classic Cars and Bikes.

COMPANY /// TOWN OF PELHAM

COMPANY /// CUSTOM SIGN LAB

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arc is an award-winning communications professional, bringing ideas and people together to create connected communities. His role in communications for the Town of Pelham began in 2017, focusing on tailoring messages and delivering results affecting a broad range of demographics and interests.

His work has been recognized by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals in various categories, most notably, in 2020, with an individual achievement award in strategic communications. A graduate of Brock University’s CPCF program, with a minor in Professional Writing, Marc’s writing projects – personal and professional – employ a distinct and unique style that inspires and motivates. Marc was recently appointed to the board of directors of Women’s Place of South Niagara.

COMPANY /// TOWN OF PELHAM

COMPANY /// LIP SERVICE BEAUTY

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att founded Your Water Company in 2014. At the start of the company, he worked two other part-time jobs in order to pay the bills at home. Over the past 7 years, Matt has continued to grow the Company from two trucks and one other employee to, now, having 10 trucks and 16 employees. For 25 years Matt has also volunteered as a Martial Arts Instructor for children. He is passionate about helping people in any way he can and giving back to his community by contributing to local charities including: Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region and Wells of Hope.

COMPANY /// YOUR WATER COMPANY Your Water Company

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ith over 10 years of education and experience in Diversity, Equity & Design, Bex founded her agency in 2018 with the goal of using inclusive design as a catalyst for social change.

Bex teaches as a guest lecturer in the Graphic Design program at Niagara College, and is also a member of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Town Council’s Inclusivity Committee, where she provides guidance on issues related to inclusivity and accessibility within the Town. In 2020, she won the NOTL’s Choice Platinum Award for Best Graphic Design Studio and has also received nominations for the RBC’s Women of Influence Award (2020) and the Canadian Women’s Entrepreneur Award (2021).

yles is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Iron Performance Center. He believes in using a variety of methods throughout the training process in order to help maximize his clients’ potential. These include strength training enthusiasts and elite athletes from a variety of sports. He believes that optimizing a well-rounded approach will ensure clients live optimally and athletes own the podium. Passionate about professional development and industry advancement, Myles thoroughly enjoys educating the next group of up and coming strength coaches via the IPC Student Internship program and Strength Coach Springboard online course.

COMPANY /// MCKNIGHT INCLUSIVE DESIGN

COMPANY /// IRON PERFORMANCE CENTER

Bex McKnight

@mcknightdesigns

McKnight Inclusive Design

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andra is an Assurance Manager at Durward Jones Barkwell & Company and previously worked as an accountant for a manufacturing company in Quebec. Sandra graduated from the University of Montreal in Quebec with a Bachelor of Accounting degree in 2014 and received her Chartered Professional Accountant designation in 2017. Sandra works with a wide variety of businesses within the region and her experience spans many industries, including not-for-profit, manufacturing, tourism and government relief programs. Since moving here, she has been an active member of the community. She volunteers as the treasurer of the YWCA Niagara and at the YMCA of Niagara.

ichael helped start Riverview Cellars with his family back in 2000. With the help of his parents Sam and Lina Pillitteri, siblings Connie, Maria and Angela. Now Michael has the position of General Manager and oversees the day to day operations for the winery and vineyards. Michael has helped grow Riverview from a small family fruit market to an international exporting winery which produces around 10,000 cases per year. Aside from work, Michael volunteers his time as a soccer and hockey coach for his 3 children, and his main charity is helping with the local Terry Fox run. His at home cheerleading crew is lead by his wife Sarah and 3 children Lucas, Leo and Sophia.

COMPANY /// DURWARD JONES BARKWELL & COMPANY LLP

COMPANY /// RIVERVIEW CELLARS ESTATE WINERY

COMPANY /// LIP SERVICE BEAUTY

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orking at Meridian for almost eight years, Sean provides advanced technical skills and strong consultation to design and implement system and data solutions that align workforce activities with business objectives.

Understanding the complexities of data, Sean founded Escarpment Analytics in 2020 to provide local small businesses with data consulting and technical services. Sean prides himself in helping these local businesses make informed business decisions through sustainable solutions and insightful analytics.

COMPANY /// MERIDIAN CREDIT UNION

@riverviewcellars

@RiverviewWinery

@RiverviewCellars

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manda R. Riley Professional Psychotherapy Services. After exploring opportunities in community mental health, school boards and public sector agencies, Amanda R. Riley Professional Psychotherapy Services was established in 2015. Amanda builds authentic connections with her clients so they can find and maintain wellness. A 2020 Readers’ Choice Award Quadruple Diamond Winner in all 4 categories nominated: Marriage, Individual and Family Counsellor, Bereavement Counsellor, Best Mental Health Consultant and Life Coach, Amanda specializes in treating Anxiety, Depression and Mood Disorders, Personality Disorders, PTSD and Trauma recovery, Relationships and Vocational Rehabilitation. Amanda’s practice focuses on empathy, integrity and recovery.

COMPANY /// AMANDA R. RILEY PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES Amanda R. Riley

@amandarileypsychotherapy

@amandarileypsychotherapy

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hristopher opened his law office in April 2017, and his practice focuses primarily on representing individuals who have been charged with criminal and provincial offences. Christopher's intention was to always practice as a lawyer in Niagara, as he was born and raised in this region. As defence counsel, he learned that it is important to advocate for individuals who need it most, and to provide them with honest advice. He is also the Niagara Director for the Criminal Lawyers Association, which is one of the largest specialty legal organizations in Canada with close to 1800 members.

COMPANY /// LAW OFFICE OF CHRISTOPHER A. RAIMONDO

COMPANY /// LIP SERVICE BEAUTY

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chelle is a Real Estate Broker at Royal LePage NRC Realty and Co-Founder of Brunch Beverages. Raised in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Michelle witnessed the tremendous change and growth that has transformed the Region into one of Southern Ontario’s most sought-after destinations. Her exceptional knowledge of the Niagara real estate market, coupled with her seasoned insider’s expertise of the area lead her to found Reynolds Regier Homes in 2017 with partner Stefan Regier. Michelle has built a reputation for her refreshingly friendly customer care and proven ability to guide Clients through their buying or selling process. Michelle attributes her success to her vast marketing and advertising strategies, exclusive contact base and true love of the Niagara Region. A lifetime resident, Michelle is an enthusiastic member of her community and enjoys showcasing the best that Niagara has to offer.

COMPANY /// ROYAL LEPAGE NRC REALTY & BRUNCH BEVERAGES

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ounded in 2018, Lydia began Creekview Floral Co. as an event based florist in the heart of the Niagara Region. With a contemporary style and passion for supporting locally cultivated botanicals, Creekview provided custom designs for weddings, showers and private events for a growing base of clientele. April 2020 saw the addition of a retail location at 30 Front St S in Lydia’s home town of Thorold. Despite launching during a global pandemic, growth over the first year of the store’s operation has been steady, and now supports 4 dedicated team members along with products from numerous Niagara owned companies.

COMPANY /// CREEKVIEW FLORAL CO.

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eslie Robichaud was born in Timmins but lived in Welland most of her life. Married with 3 beautiful children. She currently owns Elite Hair Salon and Spa located in the heart of Welland. She has been on the Central Station Education Initiative Board since February 2021. Also she is vice chair for Welland downtown BIA and chair of the beautification. In 2018 she ran for Ward 5 Welland City Council, looking forward to running again in 2022. She is very active in the community and loves volunteering.

COMPANY /// ELITE HAIR SALON AND SPA

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fter enduring a major health scare, Annette was inspired to start a plant based beauty brand.

Being frustrated with complicated ingredient listings, she was determined to find a simpler way. Lip Service Beauty believes wholeheartedly that ingredients matter. They source everything from raw materials to packaging as locally and ethically as possible. Over the last 3 years, Annette has worked to collaborate with other like-minded, women led businesses to co-create 1/4 of the product in their assortment. Throughout the pandemic, LSB made sanitary kits (branded masks, mask misters and roll on hand sanitizers) for the FORT youth centres. They’ve also donated over 1000 lip balms to front line workers and various local charities across the Niagara region.

arlie started her career in Real Estate over 6 years ago after being raised in an entrepreneurial family. Creating caring communities is at the forefront of her mind when introducing buyers and sellers in Niagara. In 2019, Carlie and her spouse Greg opened Twee Rozen Farms, an equestrian facility and hobby farm. They have used this space to host trade shows for local businesses, horse lessons to teach healthy interactions for folks of all ages, and fundraising events to give back to various shelters, one being Womens Place of South Niagara. She is a top producing Realtor in the region and a huge advocate for supporting local & giving back to the community.

COMPANY /// LIP SERVICE BEAUTY

COMPANY /// ROYAL LEPAGE NRC REALTY & TWEE ROZEN FARMS

COMPANY /// LIP SERVICE BEAUTY

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hawna is a Mental Health Nurse, Meditation Teacher and Women's Coach and founded her company Be Free in 2014. Through Be Free she offers coaching programs, meditation classes and yoga & meditation retreats to help others improve mental, emotional and spiritual health. Shawna's unique approach fuses the East with the West, using a combination of modalities including Mindfulness & Meditation, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EFT Tapping, Self-Love & Self-Esteem work and Energy Healing. Her most commended service is her signature 3-month online program, Radiant Mind Academy which offers women a supportive weekly group environment to learn and practice skills that foster healing and personal growth and has received 5-star reviews across the board.

COMPANY /// BE FREE @shawnathibodeau

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r rew Toth’s company Elevate Living creates diverse housing types to accommodate the “missing middle”. Toth’s team has completed two affordable housing builds for Gateway of Niagara.

During COVID, Toth led a team that created a pandemic-friendly distribution centre for Community Care so its clients could safely access food. Currently, Toth is building 28 studio condos to help attainable home ownership, he is converting a parking lot to residential homes, and he is building a 100+ unit apartment. His business model is not only about profits; it also aims to build great neighbourhoods, and help others attain housing.

COMPANY /// ELEVATE LIVING NIAGARA

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atthew is Niagara Region’s Deputy Regional Clerk. In this role, he leads and manages multiple programs including Council Secretariat, Regional Corporate Policy, Freedom of Information and Corporate and Health Privacy and is also a consulting trainer with the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario. In 2013, he was recognized as a Privacy by Design ambassador by the Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner. He holds a BSc in Biological Neuroscience from the University of Guelph, certificates in Clinical Research, Information Access & Privacy Protection and Records & Information Management and is an avid curler.

ill is an experienced computer systems engineer with over a decade in cloud computing. Having worked for both scrappy startups and Niagara based non-profits alike, he has a passion for building reliable, stable experiences on the web that can scale to meet the demands of modern internet users. Years in the trenches prepared Will for the transition into Engineering Management where he loves to engage and unlock the potential in his fully remote team. Will has worked from home for Atlassian for 5 years, where he is the manager of the Trello Site Reliability Engineering team.

COMPANY /// THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA

COMPANY /// ATLASSIAN CORPORATION PLC.

COMPANY /// LIP SERVICE BEAUTY

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es was named the Head Coach and Assistant General Manager of the Cobourg Cougars in 2021 after five years as an Assistant Coach with the Erie Otters in the Ontario Hockey League. His time with the Otters was highlighted by a league championship in 2017 and increased responsibility in player development that saw more than 10 players advance to the National Hockey League ranks. In addition to his coaching, Wes championed his "Real Men Wear Pink" fundraising campaign which raised over $7,000 USD in October of 2020 to benefit the Cancer Society and founded the global Niagara Hockey Coaches Seminar which had over 1,000 attendees from over 15 different countries worldwide. He is also an accomplished speaker, representing Hockey Canada, the OHL, and several other organizations at various clinics and seminars worldwide.

hristopher began his journey at Brock University in 2009 and joined the GSA in 2015. After serving two years as a Board Member (2015-17) and two years as Vice-President, Finance (2017-19) followed by his current tenure as President and CEO. Since 2019 the GSA has doubled its staff and restructured its leadership team, increasing both its advocacy and communications. Through a global pandemic they launched their first strategic plan, increased engagement with members, and secured student funding through referendum for a new dedicated graduate student centre. Living with mental illness, Christopher is passionate about community health, volunteering with CMHANiagara, and other local organizations.

COMPANY /// COBOURG COUGARS

COMPANY /// BROCK UNIVERSITY

Wes Wolfe

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Christopher Yendt

@BrockGSA

@brockgsa

@BrockGSA

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2021

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