Eli is a Canadian born, NJ bred transplant to Toronto, most recently, via Chicago. She is a voice over artist, TV/Film and theatre actor, and administrative superstar with a BA in Theatre Arts from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA and an MA in Acting from East 15 in London, England. She also spent 11 years as the Assistant to the Clergy at Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbook, IL, while, simultaneously, working as an actor in Chicago. She is the daughter of Israeli immigrants, bilingual in Hebrew and English, and proficient in French. Eli and her husband, Justin, are the proud parents of an extraordinary son named Zev and a mouthy kitty called Mrs. Weasley. You can see and hear her work at www.elikatzvo.com.

Judy McKellar retired from 38 years of service with Hydro One where she was Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of Human Resources/Heath, Safety and Environment at Hydro One Networks, a large electric utility provider that recently became a publicly traded company. As the CHRO, Judy was accountable for board matters with respect to human capital with the Corporate Governance and Human Resources Committee. Judy ensured that Hydro One attracted, engaged, and retained a high-performing workforce to deliver the company’s business strategy safely and effectively. In addition to this strategic contribution, Judy oversaw the provision, through the staff of the HR and Health Safety & Environment functions, of a wide range of services to managers and, on their behalf, to employees. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team and a Direct Report to the CEO, Judy provided strategic leadership for the organization at large.

With the establishment of the Hydro One Networks IPO, Judy assisted the new CEO with establishing an entirely new executive team as well as designed and implemented commercial HR practices and compensation incentive programs.

Judy was previously a member of the Canadian Women's Foundation Economic Advisory Committee and is currently a Board member of the Set Sail Charity which assists youth in pursuing a career in the music industry. She has been recognized as one of the top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada. Judy graduated with an honours degree in Political Science from Victoria College, University of Toronto. Judy has completed the Directors Education Program at Rotman School of Management and the ICD-Rotman Not-for-Profit Program.

Lorna Blair retired from the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) following a 38 year career in the Nova Scotia Public Sector. Lorna began her career as a Medical Laboratory Technologist working for 17 years on the front line and supervising staff, before shifting into what became her passion of Labour Relations and Human Resources.

Lorna worked for a large provincial union where she was responsible for a broad portfolio of Collective Bargaining and all aspects of Labour Relations with public, private and nonprofit organizations. Lorna then went on to gain experience in Occupational Health and Safety as an Employee Health Manager before returning to Labour with the city of Halifax. She then joined VON where she held both the portfolios of Senior Director of Labour Relations and Senior Director of Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness.

In addition to her extensive Collective Bargaining experience Lorna has led the development of strategic plans to align with organization goals in both Labour Relations and Occupational Health and Safety. In addition to leading strategic planning she also had responsibility for the introduction of an organization-wide Safety Management System for employees.

Lorna has a keen interest in mentorship and developing the next generation of Human Resource Leaders and is proud to see her previous mentees in leadership roles across the country. Lorna is an active member of her community volunteering with a number of organizations throughout the province including Feed Nova Scotia.