Speakers

Keynotes

 

 

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Caroline Brookfield as our 2025 keynote speaker. Caroline is an author, veterinarian, entrepreneur, and award-winning innovator who helps professionals tap into creativity as a powerful tool to navigate change, reduce burnout, and drive meaningful impact.

Her keynote, “Unearthing Your Superpowers: How Creative Courage Transforms Ambiguity into Impact,” will explore how everyday creativity—often dismissed or overlooked—is actually a core leadership skill. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies (including her DANCE framework) to confidently lead, innovate, and challenge the status quo.

 

We are thrilled to announce Kellie Garrett as our closing keynote speaker. Well-versed in the perils and positives of power, Kellie Garrett describes herself as a ‘recovering executive’. Formerly a senior vice-president at Farm Credit Canada (FCC), she was responsible for business strategy, enterprise risk management, the customer experience, and marketing communication. Kellie is passionate about helping others get out of their own way to reach their potential. 

In her keynote, Kellie will share powerful concepts from her debut book, Self-Coaching the Dragon Within, exploring the idea that the hardest person you’ll ever lead is yourself. Attendees will leave inspired and equipped with tools to raise their level of consciousness, confront what holds them back, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

 

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20245 MYP Speakers

Véronique Loewen

Véronique Loewen


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Vanessa Miller

Vanessa Miller


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Melissa Kober Meier

Melissa Kober Meier


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Allison Zerr

Allison Zerr


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Alison Solmes

Alison Solmes


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Sonja Basson

Sonja Basson


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Shaunna Leyte

Shaunna Leyte


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Rachelle Girard

Rachelle Girard


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Judy Riege

Judy Riege


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Josee Tremblay

Josee Tremblay


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Cheryl Kristiansen

Cheryl Kristiansen


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Jove Nazatul

Jove Nazatul


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