Doris Paquette, BA, PMP, MBA Candidate, is the Director of Strategic Implementation with the Ministry of Education and Childcare. With deep expertise in capital and strategic planning, Doris is committed to advancing women’s leadership and empowering women across generations. She serves as President of the Board of Directors for Change for Children Association, Chair of the Edmonton Chapter of Women in Leadership, and is an active member of CREW Edmonton. Her leadership has been recognized through several prestigious awards, including Edify Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 (2022), the Healthy Community Award for Most Significant Change (2022), and Women of Influence (2023) by The Planner’s Magazine. Prior to joining the Government of Alberta, Doris spent over a decade in the education sector, where she led a range of innovative projects—most notably the creation of safe, accessible, and inclusive play spaces for children, a personal passion of hers.

Stacy Hill is a people-centered healthcare leader and Registered Dietitian who believes that meaningful change begins with empowered teams and compassionate leadership. As Manager of Clinical Services in Primary Care, Stacy leads with curiosity, collaboration, and a deep commitment to helping people bring their best selves to work. With a background in nutrition, leadership, and organizational change, Stacy blends science, strategy, and heart to drive culture, connection, and innovation in healthcare. She’s passionate about mentorship, continuous learning, and creating psychologically safe spaces where others—especially women—can grow into confident, purpose-driven leaders. When she’s not leading her team or studying toward her MBA, you can find Stacy brainstorming creative projects, sipping strong coffee, or finding calm on a long walk with her dogs.

Deborah is an accomplished Project Manager and Business Analyst with extensive experience leading IT projects across government and private sectors. She is known for her strategic mindset, collaborative approach, and focus on business process improvement, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and with measurable impact. As the founder of the OphirGold Foundation—an organization that empowers women, particularly new immigrants, through mentorship, career development, and community support—Deborah is passionate about helping women reach their full potential. She also enjoys working with children and has served for several years as an active children’s ministry volunteer, inspiring confidence, kindness, and faith in young minds.

Courtney grew up in the small town of Athabasca with the competitive spirit of a multi-sport athlete and the heart of a community builder. After earning her Bachelor of Physical Education in Sport Performance from the University of Alberta, she spent 16 years as an Exercise Specialist before stepping into leadership where she’s spent the past decade helping others find their strength and passion in more ways than one. As Director of a mental health clinic specializing in supporting first responders with traumatic psychological injuries and clients accessing medically assisted therapy, Courtney leads with authenticity, empathy and an unshakable belief that compassion is strength. She’s the kind of fierce leader who immensely admires and quotes Jacinda Ardern “One of the criticisms I've faced over the years is that I'm not aggressive enough or assertive enough, or maybe somehow, because I'm empathetic, it means I'm weak. I totally rebel against that. I refuse to believe that you cannot be both compassionate and strong”, champions collaboration over competition and cheers loudest for the success of others; especially women finding their voice and place in leadership. A proud wife and mom to two fiercely independent teenage daughters, Courtney brings equal parts energy, heart and humour to everything she does because in her world, people always come first (and a good laugh is mandatory).

Ajoke is a skilled professional with multidisciplinary experience in project management, facilities management, and business intelligence. Her experience spans across the education, construction, and property management sectors. ​Skilled at systems optimization and team leadership, she has played key roles in major institutional projects. Based in Edmonton, Ajoke advocates for mentorship, inclusion, and empowering women in underrepresented industries.