Speaker's Bureau

From her stellar work as a carpenter to her extensive community engagement and impact driving social change, Rok is a force of nature, leaving a lasting positive impression everywhere she goes.

From infancy in a Thai refugee camp to single-handedly mothering four children, Vicky's story is one of resilience and hope. Through the trades, Vicky is now able to fulfill her purpose of providing for her family.

Like many young adults, Heather was uncertain about which direction to take in terms of her career. Her father suggested that she go into the trades. Heather guides and motivates the next generation, drawing from her own experience that a fulfilling family life and a successful career in the trades are not mutually exclusive.

After realizing that school wasn't the right fit for her, Kristi found her passion in the trades through a job at a drywall company where friends worked. She quickly fell in love with the work, the tangible results of her efforts, and the sense of camaraderie she found with her colleagues, whom she considers family.

Teri-Anna thrives on mastering her craft across diverse environments and mentoring future tradespeople. An advocate for women in the trades and workplace safety, she builds inclusive networks through committee work and educates parents and schools on the confidence-boosting skills that make the trades a rewarding career.

Keira's persistence is perhaps matched only by her determination to succeed. After working her way up in the horse racing industry, Keira made the switch to welding, another male-dominated industry, and conquered that as well!

Despite challenges securing work in her hometown of Sudbury, Nickie persevered and ultimately found her place with the boilermakers. Through her work and advocacy, she aims to empower more women to pursue a fulfilling career in the trades.

Martine's passion complements her experience as a tradeswoman. She's dedicated to empowering women and inspiring the next generation of tradespeople by sharing her wealth of knowledge and experience with students.

At the age of 17, Abiola started work for a construction company where she received her first hands-on experience in the trades. In 2007, when her family relocated to Toronto, she left behind her career to pursue medical esthetics. However, the 2020 pandemic sparked her return to the skilled trades, this time excelling in carpentry.

Through her passion for building capacity, Guinevere aims to cultivate a sustainable future within the Horticulture and Landscaping community. Central to her journey is the dedication to empower individuals to explore diverse career paths within the field while also improving health, safety, and overall well-being.

As a proud journey-woman, India is a dedicated advocate for the skilled trades. She finds immense joy in her role as an electrician, and the diversity within the trade for learning and growth. She actively gives back by sharing her knowledge and expertise through mentorship to the next generation of tradespeople.