Leanne Gawley, a neurodivergent serial student with a love for baking and culture, is the founder of Leanne Gawley Executive Coaching. She’s an internationally experienced finance pro, currently serving as CFO and Director at Shell Canada Limited. Previously, she worked abroad in Madagascar, becoming a stepmother to two boys. Leanne earned her CPA in 2011, MBA in 2015, and has achieved multiple certifications in executive coaching while growing her business. Dedicated to people and passionate about Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, Leanne’s personal journey alongside her husband’s immigration, and the goal of fostering a better world for their blended family, has fueled her commitment.

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