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 

Event Summaries