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Dayana is a passionate philanthropist and an author. Having started her career as a human resource professional, Dayana Stanislaus has transitioned into entrepreneurship in such fields as a marketing strategist, TV/ radio hosting, acting, and modeling. She is also the founder of Dayana Stanislaus Consulting.
As a women’s empowerment activist, she is seen as a leader in the community. Whether working as an actor, model, director, host, or event organizer, Dayana dedicates her time to creating opportunities for others. She vigilantly continues her journey to empower and educate individuals to follow their dreams and achieve their goals regardless of their age.
Dayana is the recipient of the International Best Women Mentor, People’s Choice, and Community Ambassador Awards. Dayana was a CMPA Mentee in 2022 and was selected as a member of the 2023 BANFF/Netflix’s Diversity of Voice cohort. She was also 1 of 25 people selected to pitch at BANFF World Media Festival
Meet Michael Challenger, a born and raised Montreal, Canada, a native who embodies the essence of a peaceful warrior with an insatiable curiosity and a zest for life that ignited during his early years. Delving into various realms of human potential, Michael not only explores spirituality, yoga, and healthy eating but also dedicates his time to rigorous physical training, constantly striving to center himself and evolve as an individual.
As an individual who believes in understanding success from diverse perspectives, Michael actively engages in interviewing celebrities and world leaders, seeking to unravel the different versions of success that shape our world. He has become renowned as the CEO and founder of the Optimal Living Summit, an influential platform that brings together thought leaders from various fields to share insights and empower others on their personal growth journey.
Michael's impact extends beyond the Summit, as he is a best-selling author with his inspiring book titled "Don't Let Fear Paralyze You," a work that has touched the lives of many. His expertise as a certified life coach further enhances his ability to guide and uplift those around him. Not stopping there, he has also pioneered the "No Fear Online Program," offering transformative experiences to individuals seeking to conquer their fears and embrace their true potential.
Having achieved remarkable success, Michael is a ten-time award-winning entrepreneur, yet he continues to push his boundaries each day, embodying the philosophy of never settling for less than his best self. Through his journey of self-discovery and his commitment to understanding diverse perspectives on success, Michael Challenger remains an inspiring force, propelling others towards their own paths of growth and fulfillment.
Meet Inga Tkachenko, CEO and Partner of Prime Health Care Inc with an impressive track record spanning over 14 years in the personal injury sector. Inga's story is both unique and inspiring. At the young age of 16, she embarked on a brave journey, migrating solo from Ukraine to Canada. This spirit of determination led her to pursue studies in psychology and management at the University of Waterloo.
However, it was a life-altering car accident that channeled her passion and commitment into the realm of personal injury. Joining the Prime Health Care Medical Center initially as a secretary to secure her PR documents, Inga's unwavering dedication and vision propelled her to the position of partner and CEO. Under her leadership, the center has flourished, recently celebrating its 20th anniversary. Over the years the center has positively impacted over 11,000 individuals—a remarkable achievement that has garnered significant media attention.
Inga collaborates widely across the province, forming partnerships with top-tier medical and rehabilitation centers in Ontario and establishing connections with leading personal injury lawyers. Yet, her influence goes beyond these collaborations. She organized the "Share to Care" event, creating a safe environment for individuals to share both their success and struggle stories, aiming to empower those facing similar challenges. Furthermore, she serves as an active board member of CSMVA, a not-for-profit organization committed to assisting those affected by car accidents.
She's also a founding member of the IWB organization, where she tirelessly champions multicultural empowerment. With a heart for service, Inga is devoted to supporting Ukrainian newcomers and other immigrants in Canada, offering invaluable networking opportunities, mentorship, and nurturing lifelong friendships.
The Federal Government will present Doing Business with the Government of Canada: a session to learn why and how to find government opportunities, presented by Procurement Assistance Canada.
Ampai Thammachack is a Program Manager at Prince’s Trust Canada. She is also the Founder and CEO of Step Above Stigma. As a result of her efforts, she has been honoured as a recipient of the Agnes Benidickson Tricolour Award, one of the Top 22 Under 22 Most Inspiring College Women in the World; CSPN’s Entrepreneur of the Year, a L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth, one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch, one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 30 Under 30 Innovators, a Princess Diana Award Recipient, and as Ascend Canada and RBC’s Social Impact Award winner.
Ashish Chawla is a techno-curious entrepreneur who endeavors to leverage science to exemplify art. In a sterling 16 plus years of professional journey, Ashish has embraced and excelled in multifarious disciplines including finance, marketing, information technology, and entrepreneurship.
Currently, he is scripting his magnum opus by the name Prolish, a highly curated and tech-driven enterprise/platform that will be the definitive port of call for the startup ecosystem as well as legacy businesses for all their digital impressions. Prolish aims to service professionals and brands to elevate their digital persona across many platforms and activities.
Ashish is the founder and CEO of 1729 Digital, one of its kind Digital Persona service provider for Professionals across the globe and across the industry spectrum. Also, Ashish is an adjunct faculty at Christ University, Bengaluru, India, where he teaches postgraduate students the concepts of Entrepreneurship. Ashish is also an active mentor to startups and has contributed to brand, marketing, change management, and compliance. He has been a keynote speaker at various forums and educational institutes. Prior to 1729 Digital, He has worked with KPMG, EY, PWC, Protiviti & HCL technologies.
Ashish has achieved substantial success in recognizing growth opportunities and in initiating, establishing, managing, and leading the expansion of new and existing ventures. Over the years, Ashish has helped develop business verticals such as Branding, Cyber security, People mobility, Risk and compliance, and IT.
He also provides technical and investment advice to deliver better business financials. He has helped foster relationships by building and managing joint-venture projects and nurturing relationships for better business development.
An alumnus of IIM Bangalore and Harvard Business School online and a computer engineer by profession, Ashish Chawla strongly believes learning is a continuous process, and conversation with people is the best tool to achieve that.
Dennis Omalla is a dedicated Youth empowerment advocate, specializing in guiding young individuals through the critical phases of change and growth. With a strong background in social work and a deep empathy for young people facing life transitions, Dennis is a reliable and compassionate advocate for their journey.
Dennis has honed their expertise in understanding the unique challenges that young individuals encounter as they navigate the path from adolescence to adulthood. With a genuine passion for making a difference, Dennis has played a pivotal role in establishing tailored programs and resources that empower youth to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
Throughout his career, Dennis has demonstrated a knack for building strong relationships with both the youth they serve and the broader community. By offering personalized guidance, mentorship, and skill building workshops, he has successfully enabled countless young individuals to develop the resilience and confidence necessary to thrive in the face of change across the globe.
Dennis's commitment to advocating for transitional youth extends beyond the professional sphere. They actively participate in local youth-focused initiatives, contributing their insights to discussions on policy development and program enhancement. By staying attuned to the evolving needs of young people, he remains a steadfast voice for improving the support systems available to those in transition.
Prashant Chawla is a seasoned Clinical Counsellor, Mindset Coach, Reiki Teacher and a Therapeutic Group Facilitator having worked with over 5000+ individuals in India, Dubai, Singapore and North America. He has been helping people across the globe to heal their traumas, heal their relationships, and reach their true potential.
He currently works with a Toronto-based agency and his own practice conducting therapeutic group interventions and clinical counselling.
He comes with professional education in:
· Mindful Leadership Training Program from India - a Psycho-Spiritual and Mindfulness-
based Leadership Program
· Chartered Accountancy, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
· Social Service Worker Program from Seneca College, Canada - Registered member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
· 7-Year Post Graduation Reiki Teacher Certificate, India - Registered member of the International Association of Reiki Professionals (IARP)
Ebenezer Arthur is the founder and CEO of Wangara Green Ventures, an impact investment company in Ghana, West Africa with catalytic capital from the World Bank and the Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF). Wangara aims to catalyse the growth of the green economy in Africa, by providing green SGBs with patient capital and technical assistance.
He has more than 15 years of experience in impact investing, climate finance and enterprise support, management consulting, and financial services. He co-founded Innohub, one of the leading business accelerators in Ghana, which has managed several programs for development agencies, including the Ghana Climate Venture Facility and the Ghana Tech Lab, funded by the World Bank. Ebenezer previously worked with EY where he provided advisory services to companies across West Africa in various industries including the financial services, insurance, and extractive industries. He also worked in the financial services industry and started his banking career with Zenith Bank.
He has an MBA (Entrepreneurship) and a Certificate in Climate Change (Financial Risks and Opportunities) from Imperial College London. He also holds the Responsible Investment Professional Certification from the Responsible Investment Association of Canada and is an alumnus of the Oxford Impact Investing Program. His first degree was in Computer Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). Ebenezer has attended the Small-Cap SME Mezzanine Finance Masterclass (DGGF) and the SME Ventures Fund Manager Training Program (IFC & I&P). He is a certified trainer of the ANDE Investment Manager Training program and has trained investment managers in both East and West Africa.
Ebenezer is passionate about building impact investing ecosystems and is a member of the Board Nominations Committee of Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh) and the Executive Committee of the Ghana Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (GVCA). He also serves on the Business Development Committee of the Canada Forum for Impact Investing and International Development (CAFIID) and the Advisory Board of BKR Capital which invests in promising black tech founders in Canada and beyond. He is a 2019 Aspen Ideas Fellow
Daniel is a marketing advisor, brand strategist, founder and mentor making a positive impact.
Daniel is a creative actively supporting innovative projects that have a positive impact, and making things happen for businesses and young changemakers. He is the recipient of the 40 Under 40 Award in 2018.
After earning a degree in Graphic Design at OCAD University, he completed a certificate in Digital Strategy & Communications Management at the University of Toronto. He is also a Certified Brand Strategist, and a member of the Canadian Marketing Association’s Non-Profit Council.
Daniel founded creative agency Now Creative Group in 2013, which was acquired by King Street Media in 2021. As a Partner and Director of Strategy at King Street Media, Daniel works with a team of creatives and marketers to support entrepreneurs, brands and nonprofits. Clients range from startups to TELUS, and the agency has received a Social Good Design Award, a Business Excellence Award and a Canadian Marketing Association Award. The agency has also partnered to launch CreatorClub, a content studio and marketplace for creators.
Daniel is passionate about helping others to create social change. After travelling to developing countries as a student, he founded a nonprofit organization to help children in the developing world receive an education and to empower local youth to become leaders. Today, ACCESS supports youth who are creating their own projects and organizations for positive social change, and offers mentorship and grants as The ACCESS Fund, hosting Bright Ideas Pitches. Daniel is also part of DoGood Fundraising, a social enterprise that provides grant writing services and consulting to help nonprofits and charities increase their impact.
Daniel has spoken at a variety of events, conferences and workshops within the Toronto startup scene and non-profit sector. He has also mentored students from high school to postsecondary on starting their own initiatives, businesses and careers.
Precious Abraham is Africa’s celebrated speaker, recognized for her exceptional expertise in the field of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). With a relevant presence sitting on various Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committees in Canada where her input is highly sought after and revered within these influential circles, Precious plays a pivotal role in shaping transformational change in the workforce.
Leveraging her extensive experience and global perspective, Precious has established herself as a sought-after authority on DEI issues. Her eloquence and profound insights make her an inspiring and impactful speaker, known for sparking essential conversations that drive meaningful change within companies. With a background in management consulting and the social impact space, she has provided strategic guidance to over 20 companies, empowering them to create sustainable and inclusive workplaces.
Her unparalleled ability to craft actionable DEI roadmaps, customized to each company's unique goals, has consistently resulted in remarkable achievements that surpass business objectives. Using her consulting prowess and research, she has informed government policies and yielded actionable recommendations that enhance diversity and inclusion initiatives, setting her apart as a strategic DEI consultant.
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