Darcy Matheson – Editor in Chief of Daily Hive

Darcy Matheson is the Editor in Chief of Daily Hive, one of Canada’s largest online news and entertainment websites. She oversees editorial content in seven North American cities, everything from food and lifestyle to breaking news and federal politics. Before joining the digital media powerhouse, Darcy was a journalist and producer for CTV News, Canada’s largest private broadcaster, for more than 10 years. She is the mum to two small boys and pet parent to an extremely naughty terrier. 

Menita Prasad – DAC and DGM of the GVZoo

Menita Prasad is dedicated to making an impact on species preservation and protecting the natural world through her work as Director of Animal Care and Deputy General Manager at the Greater Vancouver Zoo. She hopes to inspire people into action by sharing her passion, love, and knowledge of wild faces and spaces and encourages all to do the same. Menita believes in equity in all facets of life, beyond gender, race, including the animal kingdom and the natural environment. 

Kristina Lao – Artist, Advocate and Entertainment Consultant 

Kristina (she/her), is an Artist, Advocate and Entertainment Consultant from Hong Kong with over 15 years working internationally as a creator, connector, host and producer in Entertainment. A nationally touring actor, singer-songwriter, and co-founder of content series Bombshell Brunches, Kristina specializes in highly curated, connective experiences for audiences and artists that elevate and celebrate the global majority. 

Amy Robichaud – Executive Director of Dress for Success Vancouver 

Amy is the Executive Director of Dress for Success Vancouver; an organization that empowers unemployed and underemployed women into good jobs, economic independence, and personal success. She is also the Chair of the Dress for Success Canada Foundation. She and her husband have lived all over Canada but now happily and humbly call the unceded, ancestral and traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and Sel̓íl̓witulh Nations home, along with their pets and overgrown library. 

Jenn Wint – Writer, Public Relations Specialist and Founder of WINT Communications

Jenn Wint is a writer, public relations specialist and founder of WINT Communications. She is passionate about sharing exceptional stories connecting people, communities and businesses. Jenn is the author of ‘Josie’s Busy Calendar,’ a self-care story for kids and a contributor to MomBabes: A Motherhood Anthology. She lives in East Vancouver, Canada with her husband, son and daughter where she is on a quest to find the city’s best chocolate chip cookie.

Natasha Jeshani – President & CEO Career Contacts  

Natasha is the President & CEO of Career Contacts, Founder of Training Arch and Author of The HR Insider; how to land your dream job and keep it. Natasha is committed to supporting her clients through fraction HR services, contingency recruitment and formalized corporate training and development programs. Natasha is also passionate about uplifting her community, volunteering her time as chair for the Dress for Success luncheon for the past 2 years, and serving on the Board of Directors of the Vancouver International Children Festival.

Neesha Hothi – Neesh Communications

Neesha Hothi is a passionate executive with over 15 years of experience. She has worked with a variety of major events and brands, such as the Olympics, JUNO Awards, BC Summer Games, Labatt Breweries. She has also successfully run Neesh Communications, her own boutique marketing agency, for over a decade. In the last year alone, her clients have ranged from music festivals to restaurants and breweries to educational institutions. On a personal level, she is an advocate for ethnic voices, elevating arts & culture, and supporting the local small business community. 

Veerpal – Founder of EO Healing 

Veerpal is the founder of EO Healing, a multiple award-winning luxury plant-based skin care brand that focuses on creating and providing healthy, effective skin care and wellness products. Products that are created with specific goals in mind: to improve the skin and enhance holistic health, as well as improve the overall lifestyles of her clients. 

Veerpal is an experienced Cosmetic Chemist and Skin Nutritionist. Driven by her passion, she takes pride in providing the best skincare for her clients that she creates herself. In addition to her primary job functions, Veerpal has been recognized by the local community for her commitment to go beyond her way to help those in need. 

Veerpal’s goal is to ensure we are providing safe products to use while empowering both men and women to feel confident in their own skin. 

Sharron Crowley – CEO  “Chief Experience Officer” for Aquaventures 

Aquaventures was created in 1984 to offer the finest learn to swim programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.  Our unique concept includes warm water, excellent instruction and a well defined curriculum of skill development.  Today this concept has grown to include students of all ages and abilities in our very own state of the art swim school facility located at 39th and Fraser in Vancouver. We continue to enjoy success by providing the finest lesson experience and because we truly teach everyone to love the water for a lifetime!” 

Sonya Perkins – Owner of Forever Yours Lingerie

“I would rather be an artist than a leader. Ironically, a leader has to follow the rules.”