Jay brings over 21 years of experience in learning and development, including 6 years in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging space. He identifies as a cisgender queer white man who also has an invisible disability. His passion is people and empowering them to be the best they can be. Jay focuses on creating an inclusive culture that embraces lifelong learning, relearning, and unlearning. He recognizes the harm of biases and their intergenerational impact on marginalized backgrounds and identities. He uses that knowledge as an advocate to ensure that the workplace is inclusive and that the practices, processes, and frameworks are equitable for all.

Jay believes that if you can create an environment where people feel a sense of belonging and psychological safety, you will unlock their potential and reap those rewards.

Jay also is currently on the Board of Directors for the Get Real Movement and the Prairies Ambassador for Pride at Work Canada.

Adviti Sharma (she/her) Community Partner and Event Organizer

Anisha Phillips (she/her/hers) Speaker

Bean Gill (she/her)
Keynote Speaker

Christine Selinger (she/her, disabled person) Speaker

Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi (she/her) Keynote Speaker

Inez Ashworth (she/her) Host and Speaker

James Demers (he/him) Speaker

Jay Brewster (he/him) Community Partner and Speaker

Katie Sadovia (she/her) Community Partner and Speaker

Leanne Gawley (she/her) Community Partner and Speaker

Lindsay Grice (she/her) Community Partner and Speaker

Lionel Migrino (he/him) Community Partner and Speaker

Marcie Hawranik (she/her) Keynote Speaker

Meredith MacKay (she/her) Community Partner and Speaker

Michael Bach – Keynote Speaker

Narissa Jessa (she/her) Host and MC

Steph Hansen (she/they) Community Partner and MC

Teisha Iglesias (she/her) Community Partner and Speaker

Terri Crooks (she/her/Iskwew) Community Partner and Speaker

Wakefield Brewster (he/him)
Keynote Speaker

Featuring

Athena Cooper – Artist

Kiran Rai – Artist

Linda Wright – Artist

Scott Clark – Artist

Sydonne Warren (she/her) Artist

Kate Beck (she/her) – Artist