PAST FORUMS
Our Leading Change Forums are more than just events – they catalyze collaboration. Young professionals from diverse backgrounds across Canada convene to spark meaningful conversations and ignite creative solutions for a sustainable future. Explore the stories, insights, and partnerships that have emerged from these events.
Speakers from Leading Change Forum 2024 included:
PATTIE GONIA
Environmentalist, Drag Queen, Musician, Co-Founder of Outdoorist Oath and Intersectional Environmentalist Founding Ambassador
KATIE BESSETTE
Country Human Resources Manager, ABB Canada
JENN CABLE
President, Thorlabs
CHLOE ELIAS
(They/She), Senior Policy Analyst, Natural Resources Canada
RYAN MALLANY
Corporate Sustainability Manager, Kruger Products Inc.
JORDYN BURNOUF
Sustainable Energy & Sovereignty Specialist with the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan
Welcome |
Identity Cards: Our Diversity is our Superpower Speakers: Pattie Gonia |
Ripples of Change: A Collaborative Journey Towards Environmental Stewardship Facilitator: Praise Osifo, Katherine Strom |
Life Cycle Thinking and the Physical Basis of a Sustainable Economy Facilitator: Fabien |
Bridging Traditions: Integrating Indigenous Wisdom into Sustainable Futures Facilitator: Justin Langan |
Lunch n Learn Speakers: Katie Bessette, Country HR, ABB |
Careers with Purpose: In Conversation with Leaders Panelist: Ryan Mallany, Jordyn Burnouf, Meredith Adler, Chloe Elias |
Advancing Climate Action: Building Trust between Youth and Civil Servants Speakers: George Benson, Eden Leyumes |
Closing Remarks Speakers: Leading Change, Mike Gerbis |
Reception: Intergenerational Networking Session Co-hosted by Leading Change and CBSR |
GLOBE Forum Opening Reception |