Dr. Kevin wâsakâyâsiw Lewis

Nêhiyaw (Plains Cree) instructor, researcher, writer and founder of kâniyâsihk Culture Camps

Sona Khosla

Benevity

Sona Khosla is Chief Impact Officer at Benevity, Inc., the leading provider of global corporate purpose software. At the helm of Benevity Impact Labs, a social innovation hub, Sona and her team are focused on accelerating impact and inclusion through data insights, community and innovation.

John MacInnes

Earthware Reusables

Founder of Earthware Resuables, a business that offers a return-for-reuse zero waste takeout container program in Calgary, Airdrie, Canmore and Banff.

Tonya Surman

Centre for Social Innovation, CEO

Tonya Surman is a leading Canadian social entrepreneur and founding CEO of the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI). She’s known for creating visionary ideas, collaborative models, and spaces that drive systemic change. Tonya co-developed the Constellation Model and the Community Bond, which has raised over $10M to support social purpose real estate. Under her leadership, CSI has supported 6000+ changemakers. She also founded Social Innovation Canada, uniting innovators nationwide. Tonya is an award-winning leader recognized by Ashoka, the Trillium Foundation, and others.

Morẹ́nikẹ́ Ẹniọlá Ọláòṣebìkan

Kemet Group Inc.

Founder of Kemet Group, a startup that aims to boost drug-manufacturing capacity in Africa

Karina Birch

Rocky Mountain Soap Company, CEO

Karina Birch is the co-owner and CEO of Rocky Mountain Soap Company, a Canadian natural beauty brand based in Canmore, Alberta. Since taking over the business in 2000, she has grown it from a small shop into a national brand with over a dozen retail locations and a 25,000 sq. ft. workshop where all products are made in-house. Karina is known for her authentic leadership and commitment to sustainability, natural ingredients, and community. She is also a strong supporter of youth-focused initiatives like Fast and Female and Spirit North.