Connie is a designer, entrepreneur, teacher and now Co-Founder of Skillpod, Inc. For the past 20 years, she has straddled the worlds of philanthropy and design, taking a design thinking and design-driven approach to social issues and social enterprise. She has taught and developed curriculum at the College level for 10 years, focusing on design research, design entrepreneurship and work/life skills.

Asra is a learning designer and entrepreneur with 6+ years of experience at the intersection of academia, development, and the tech ecosystem. She specializes in developing training programs for youth and women focusing on upskilling, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Leading her social enterprise, OpenMic Pakistan, she has impacted 6000+ youth through social learning and economic development programs. She is a grant recipient of United States Institute of Peace and has been a scholarship recipient to Harvard Project for Asian & International Relations. She has an undergraduate degree in Software Engineering.

Bruce has over two decades of engineering and project management experience. Over the past 20+ years he has applied behavioural science and lean techniques to help build strong teams. He has coached hundreds of leaders in a variety of industries including: information technology, finance, public services (police, fire), transportation, construction, consumer goods and utilities. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt and owner of 3 Simple Rules.

Alison is a communications and marketing professional with solid project management experience. She studied civil engineering with a minor in structural engineering at University of Calgary. While pursuing a diploma in fashion business management program she was awarded The Dean’s Medal, The Marketing Award and the Leadership Award. She has worked 6+ years as a professional engineer in structural restoration and project management. and is passionate about sports and everyone’s right to play.

Barry Wansbrough is a visionary educational reformer and founder of the peer tutoring program, Licensed to Learn, now reaching 3500 students. He has a master’s degree, and a life time of experience, in school reform. He is a sought after consultant both locally and internationally. His focus has been in preparing youth for the coming digital era: building technological systems into strong interpersonal learning communities.

Michaele is an outstanding educational leader, collaborator and communicator with expertise in conflict resolution. With over 50 years experience as a teacher, coach, school head, she has demonstrated a lifetime of commitment to excellence in learning. She is very active in community boards and is sought after as Chair. While her career previously focused on ways in which school systems could better enhance learning, she is now focused on the mobility and personalization of learning that will help students succeed.