Tom Barker is a principal in Process Design Consultants, a Toronto firm committed to improving client results by bringing thinking to life. Over the past two decades, he has helped a wide variety of private and public sector organizations in North America and Europe change the way they conduct their business.

Tom earned a Ph.D. from Manchester University, is a senior member of the American Society for Quality, has published numerous articles and been a frequent conference speaker. He is the author of Leadership For Results: Removing Barriers to Success for People, Projects, and Processes . Published by ASQ, the American Society for Quality www.asq.org.

A Fundraising Consultant, and Non-profit Organization (NPO) Fundraising, Management & Governance Trainer, with 20 years experience in commercial advertising, marketing and public relations. He began his 30 years as a philanthropy professional by establishing the fundraising program for World Vision of Southern Africa, in 1978.  In 1990 he founded a Fundraising Consultancy in partnership with his wife Elizabeth.

One of five founders of the Southern African Institute of Fundraising (SAIF) in 1986, and President for the first five years, he has been a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals since 1991. 

Author of three books, and a series of twenty four booklets on Fundraising, he and his wife immigrated to Canada in 2001; held the position of Manager of Financial Development at the YMCA of Greater Toronto, and is now a NPO consultant and a Director of Development at Silent Voice Canada.

Peggy Grall is an Executive Coach, key-note speaker and former Psychotherapist with 19 years experience in the areas of Change Management and Conflict Resolution. Organizations experiencing mergers & acquisitions, culture transformations, and other intense change initiatives have utilized Peggy’s skills to help them navigate the high-risk, high-reward atmosphere of significant change. She works effectively with individuals and teams to assess and address the complex people issues affecting change outcomes. www.JustChangeIt.com  1-800-949-6698

Joe Henry is the Supervisor of Student Leadership and Engagement at Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. Joe began his career working in the non-profit sector with the Dixie-Bloor Neighbourhood Centre, and subsequently moved into the post-secondary education sector in 2001 primarily within Student Services. This includes stints as an Advisor for Students with Disabilities at Sheridan and Accessibility Coordinator at Brock University.  In addition to his full-time work,Joe teaches in the Educational Assistant Program at Sheridan and has facilitated courses in the Brock University B.Ed in Adult Education Program and the joint Sheridan/UTM - Communication, Culture and Information Technology (CCIT) Program

A believer in life-long learning Joe most recently graduated in 2006 from OISE/UT with his Masters of Education in Adult Education and Community Development, where his course and research work revolved around the themes of non-formal/informal learning, diversity, and student development.

Steve Ilott is an escapee from the corporate world where for many years he achieved success as a senior project manager, and designer with the Royal Bank of Canada and The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.  Steve has taught at the University of Toronto, been heard multiple times on CBC radio, been read in articles and seen on Home and Garden DVD’s and is becoming the Professional Organizer of choice for more and more Real Estate Professionals in the GTA. He is presently writing a book titled – “The Domestic Archaeologist” based on his philosophy what he has learned from the lives he has touched.

 

Then in 2003 he saw a need to make a difference in the community and people’s lives with Professional Organization for home owners – a new and growing field. He joined Professional Organizers in Canada (POC) and created his now increasingly successful company decluttering.ca.  His screenplay for the film “The Sketchbook” is scheduled to be filmed in the fall of 2008 and is working on the plot for a TV series called Almost Bent. He is being pursued by producers to create a reality TV series on his world as an organizer.

Kate Jones, M.Ed., is a specialist in behaviour and author of Her Journey: Stories ofEntrepreneurs.  An award-winning, international trainer, coach, and speaker, Kate has successfully coached many individuals and organizations through a variety of stressful and motivational challenges.  With her wide experience and entertaining style, you are assured an enjoyable and practical learning experience with tools you can use professionally and personally. Contact Kate at 905-815-1456 or though her website at www.skills4people.com.  

Rosemary Miklitsch is Director of Professional Services at Vubiz Ltd., an e-learning service provider. Rosemary holds a M.A. in Cross-Cultural studies from New York University. She facilitates training on Strategic Planning, Project Management, Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Change Management.

Rosemary has 25 years of experience in higher education; working with educational institutions, in 40 countries throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America and Africa. She has worked at the University of St. Thomas, American International School of Lisbon-Portugal, Franklin College Switzerland, and New York University. Rosemary served on the Board of Books for Africa and the Catholic Worker House. She volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and Lutheran Social Services Refugee Resettlement Program.  

Catherine Raso MBA is President of CMR Governance

Consulting and is an internationally recognized practitioner, consultant, authorand speaker on board governance.  Catherine has more than two decades of experience in the non-profit sector—as a CEO, having served on boards and also as a highly skilled facilitator consulting with boards around the world.  Catherine lives and bases her practice in Hamilton, Ontario. Most recently Catherine co-authored The OnTarget Board Member: 8 Indisputable Behaviors, and in 2008 will release 100 Ways To Build a Better Board.

www.CMRaso.com