Katimavik’s Team

Christina has worked and lived in Paris, Amsterdam, London, Montreal, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Hamilton and London, Ontario. She is culturally adept, fluently bilingual and an excellent communicator and motivator, who is stimulated by new challenges.

Christina was Global Vice President of Brand, Marketing and Internal Communications at WSP, one of the world’s largest engineering and design firms, with its global head office in Montreal.

Prior to that, Christina worked internationally and locally for British American Tobacco (also Imperial Tobacco Canada) in a variety of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs roles. She has spent nine years in the public sector, including five years in the Prime Minister’s office. Christina graduated with a Masters in Political Science and Honours BA in Journalism, and started her professional life as a print reporter.

Christina is excited to contribute her time and expertise to Katimavik because of its focus on helping youth across Canada and fostering tolerance throughout society.

She lives in Montreal with her husband, Robin, and travels regularly to visit family in London, Ontario and Chicoutimi, Quebec. She is an avid reader of literary fiction, enjoys yoga, and has taken up tennis as a new hobby.

Colin holds a Bachelor’s in History and Religious Studies from Mount Allison University, and a Master’s in Human Systems Intervention from Concordia University.

He represented Canada in its junior and senior rugby programs, playing in over 20 tournaments, including the 1998 Commonwealth Games, and has been capped for his country seven times.

Colin has lived in four provinces and five cities across Canada, and now lives with his wife and two teenage boys in Montreal, Canada.

She has worked for some of Canada’s largest and most respected companies across a number of industries with the majority of her career focused on advancing the responsible development of Canadian energy on the global stage. Heidi currently leads business communications for the gas and pipelines division of ATCO Energy Systems.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography and a Master of Business Administration, both from the University of Calgary.

During her studies, Heidi focused on sustainability with a special interest in how traditional ecological knowledge can work in tandem with the responsible development of Canada’s oil and gas resources, and how sustainable business practices translate into shareholder value.

Heidi is most happy at home in the beautiful Canadian Rockies. She is a passionate downhill skier with a goal to find wintry conditions worldwide so she can ski all 12 months of the year. She is a proud mother of two sons and has loved watching their progression into adult life.

For more than two decades, she has advised CEOs and leadership teams through periods of growth, change and increased stakeholder expectations.

She currently serves as Vice-President, Branding & Communications at NDT Global, a global industrial technology company, where she leads the enterprise brand, corporate communications, reputation, employee engagement and CSR communications. Her career includes senior leadership roles with Nova Steel, GardaWorld, Hitachi Energy and ABB, WSP and Deloitte.

A certified Prosci Change Management Practitioner, Annick brings a practical understanding of how organizations build trust, mobilize people and translate ambition into meaningful action. She believes reputation is shaped not only by what an organization communicates, but by the decisions it makes and the experience it creates for its stakeholders.

Earlier in her career, Annick worked in public education, helping students develop confidence by taking ownership of their ideas and creating initiatives of their own. That experience continues to shape her belief that confidence is built through responsibility, belonging and the opportunity to contribute.

Annick is drawn to Katimavik’s ability to bring young people together across differences and equip them to become engaged, capable members of their communities. She lives in the Greater Montreal area and is the proud mother of a young hockey goaltender.

Jenny spent 13 years in institutional equity research in Canada. As an award-winning research analyst, she covered oil and gas companies of all sizes, published thousands of pages of research, led dozens of marketing campaigns, facilitated over C$1 billion of small and micro-cap energy company financings, and supported numerous M&A mandates and due diligence processes.

Jenny also lived and worked in Europe, where she spent several years in management consulting for the industrial and energy sectors. She led and supported a variety of strategic, operational and functional projects in Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia and the Americas.

Jenny currently serves as Managing Partner at Quester Advisors, an independent consulting company specializing in strategy, corporate development and capital markets advisory services.

Jenny holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance (with Distinction) from the University of Calgary in Canada; an International MBA from the IESE Business School in Spain; and is a CFA charterholder.

She is currently serving third term on the Board of Directors of the CFA Society Calgary.

John-Frederick began his career with the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada where he led his department through tremendous growth. He went on to hold a series of senior leadership positions in his field, including Head of Development for the former Institute for the Prevention of Child Abuse, National Director of Development & Government Affairs for the Ballet Jorgen Canada, Vice-President, Development & Communications with Youth Employment Services (YES), Senior Vice-President with The Healing Cycle Foundation for Palliative Care and National Director, Development & Communications with Canadian Crossroads Int’l to name a few.

John-Frederick is a previous appointee to the Government of Canada’s Youth Advisory Board, which led the Federal Governments participation in the United Nation’s International Youth Year Program. Throughout his career he has been a staunch advocate and activist for youth empowerment.

He has served on the Board for a number of charitable organizations and is a former member of the national Board of Directors of the Council of Canadians. Further, John-Frederick’s activism led him to organize and moderate a number of public forums in an effort to influence public policy.

John-Frederick is passionately committed to social justice issues and to active public engagement as a means to drive social change.

In his spare time you will find him in the gym training hard or enjoying the outdoors kayaking and white water rafting.

As a proud alumnus of the Katimavik program (2007–2008), Tim brings a lifelong commitment to youth empowerment, civic engagement, and community service across Canada.

In his current role within the British Columbia Public Service, Tim leads large-scale learning and organizational development programs. As a Learning Advisor, he designs, implements, and evaluates comprehensive training initiatives, coaching models, and leadership development programs aimed at empowering staff and nurturing continuous growth across diverse lines of business. His work centers on aligning educational frameworks with key performance indicators, modernizing course delivery, and supporting employees in achieving personal and professional excellence.

Complementing his learning and development expertise, Tim has over 15 years of experience in project management, stakeholder relations, and strategic planning. He has successfully managed complex cross-functional project launches, developed robust multi-channel communication strategies, and led high-impact corporate social responsibility campaigns—including supporting the Provincial Employees Community Services Fund (PECSF) campaign, which directly contributes to community non-profits across British Columbia.

Tim’s leadership and governance background also includes formerly serving as a Board Member for The Learnery, where he contributed to strategic direction, financial budgeting, and community-based education programs.

As a former Katimavik participant who completed over 1,000 hours of community service across Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia, Tim deeply values the transformative impact of experiential learning and volunteerism on young leaders. He is honored to serve on Katimavik’s Board of Directors to help guide the organization’s vision and champion the next generation of youth driving positive change in communities throughout Canada.

He co-leads a service line focused on IT cost optimization within a leading global business advisory firm's Merger Integration and Carve-Out (MICO) practice. He advises C-suite leaders and boards on strategy, artificial intelligence, and technology transformation in M&A transactions, working across financial services, media and entertainment, the public sector, industrials and manufacturing, and consumer goods, among other industries.

David has repeatedly worked at the leading edge of how organizations create and protect value through technology. He led the development of Canada’s national cloud-based cybercrime platform and structured a landmark generative AI monetization agreement between a Fortune 50 entertainment conglomerate and a leading AI provider. He also played a pivotal role in a strategic IP divestiture that enabled a leading, publicly traded children's entertainment company to settle significant debt.

David holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction from the University of Toronto, followed by a Master of Education in Social Justice Education from OISE, with a Collaborative Graduate Specialization in Ethnic, Immigration, and Pluralism Studies. He also holds postgraduate credentials in data science and machine learning from MIT.

David is a 2019 alumnus of the Katimavik National Experience, which shaped his lasting commitment to youth development and community building across Canada. He is drawn to Katimavik's mission of connecting young Canadians to service and diversity, and is glad to bring his strategy, technology, and governance experience to support that work.

His career has focused on driving research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement in order to advance complex priorities from inception to implementation.

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Concordia University and a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of British Columbia. In the community, Kevin volunteers with several organizations, such as his local hospital and community league. Kevin is a proud Katimavik alumnus, an experience that left a meaningful mark on his life and contributed to his lasting interest in community involvement.

He is Professor of Indigenous Studies and Director of the Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies at Trent and Professor in School of Business Administration.

His research interests focus on the development of modern Indigenous society.

In her role she leads transformative initiatives to forge strategic partnerships and advance meaningful community engagement.

A seasoned policy strategist and an international human rights lawyer, she is dedicated to building resilient communities and driving impactful change worldwide.

Her extensive career includes serving as a civil servant in Ontario’s Ministry of Education, where she shaped critical education policies. Before her Canadian government role, Diana held a prominent position at Dell Technologies, driving key policy engagements and business enablement initiatives in the technology sector.

With experience across four continents, Diana has worked with diverse stakeholders, including political leaders and former heads of state, managing complex projects that bridge policy and diplomacy. She has made significant contributions to track-two diplomacy, advising governments on conflict resolution, environment, and international law. Her work includes groundbreaking research for the High-Level Panel on Water and Peace, collaborating with former heads of state from 15 countries to influence international policy.

Diana has also worked with renowned organizations such as the World Economic Forum (WEF-ASEAN), the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (UNICTR), UNICEF, the Strategic Foresight Group (SFG), the Supreme Court of India, and Independent Diplomat in the USA.

Diana holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Harvard Law School, U.S.A and a Bachelor of Laws (B.A. LL.B.) from Symbiosis Law School in India. Actively involved in social and community-building initiatives, she serves on the boards of various non-profits across the U.S., India, and Canada. Fluent in four languages, Diana is also passionate about photography, hiking, music, and adventure sports.

During his tenure, Simon helped build a community center in a remote northern Ontario First Nations Reserve; produced an educational play about caring for the environment for school age children in the Beauce region of Quebec; and assisted in a skills development program for neurologically challenged adults in Comox, British Columbia. Those are the broad strokes of a program that was, in its finer details, deeply engaging and enriching, providing a sense of community and citizenship. Simon’s Katimavik experience was the catalyst to his approach to his adult life.

Simon recently retired after a 36-year career in law. His career evolved over the years always with a view to best practices and the best service to his clients. Simon has worked in a variety of settings and has focused his practice over a range of legal fields. Over the last ten years he has managed his law firm with his partners and associates and practiced in the area of real estate and commercial transactions. As part of his practice, he has advised and represented a number of not-for-profit and charitable organizations in respect of their governance, transactions and operations. Now that he is retired, Simon is looking forward to lending his experience to the program that was a pivotal in his younger life.

Simon lives in Toronto with his wife, Ellen. Simon and Ellen have three adult children and two grandchildren. Simon’s interests include cooking, reading, music and gardening. Simon and Ellen enjoy back-country camping and canoe trips in the remote regions of Ontario, along with travel abroad. Their daughter and grandchildren now live in BC and Simon and Ellen fly out frequently to visit. As a retirement gift, Simon bought himself a camper trailer and he is looking forward to rediscovering Canada in slow motion.