Grow Your Network

Collectively, our speakers represent a network of over 96k+ followers, connecting you to a wide range of industries and second-degree connections.

One of the biggest advantages of being part of the Wavemakers community is the opportunity to learn from and connect with inspiring professionals from a wide range of industries.

Every connection you make is an investment in your future. By adding our speakers to your LinkedIn network, you're connecting with accomplished professionals and gaining access to an expansive network of insights and communities that extend far beyond the program itself.

Take advantage of this opportunity now: introduce yourself, engage with their posts and stay connected with people who are genuinely invested in helping you grow.

Connect With Our Speakers Below

Dr. Alexandre Joyce

Alexandre loves helping people turn ambitious ideas into reality. Through design thinking and innovation, he encourages teams to look at challenges differently and create solutions that are not only innovative but built to last.

Allyson Hewitt

Allyson has spent her career helping ideas grow into movements. Whether supporting social entrepreneurs or leading organizations with purpose, she's passionate about showing that business and social impact can go hand in hand.

Hélène Branch

If you're curious about leadership, organizational change, or even space, Hélène is someone you'll want to connect with. She combines her work at the Canadian Space Agency with helping organizations and leaders navigate complex challenges through her own consulting practice.

Jace Poirier

Jace is an Indigenous entrepreneur and storyteller who is passionate about empowering others to lead with authenticity. Whether she's supporting entrepreneurs, speaking on national stages, or creating education programs, she inspires people to turn ideas into action.

Dr. Jessica Riddell

Jessica is passionate about helping people rethink what's possible. As an award-winning professor, author, and founder of the Hope Circuits Institute, she's dedicated to creating more inclusive and innovative approaches to education and leadership.

Jeff Rogers

If you've ever wondered how a workshop can actually be fun, Jeff has the answer. He's known for creating interactive experiences that get people thinking, laughing, collaborating, and seeing challenges from a completely new perspective.

Julie Desjardins

Julie brings creativity and sustainability together in everything she does. With a background in design, innovation, and environmental management, she helps people think differently about solving real-world problems through collaboration.

Krista Pawley

Meet Krista! You may have seen her in campus, or maybe you’ve heard how Wavemakers started. Krista is the co-founder of Wavemakers and has spent more than 25 years helping young people develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive. She's a champion for innovation, inclusion, and creating opportunities that prepare learners for the future.

Pascal Finette

Pascal spends a lot of time thinking about what's next. Having worked with some of the world's most innovative companies, he challenges people to embrace uncertainty, stay curious, and see change as an opportunity instead of an obstacle.

Pierre-Luc Labée

If you enjoy thinking outside the box, Pierre-Luc is someone you'll want to connect with. As a leadership coach and founder of rhum, he helps leaders and teams embrace change, build stronger workplaces, and turn creative ideas into action.

Phédia Gottot

Phédia believes that lasting change starts with people. She has dedicated her career to helping organizations and communities collaborate and create meaningful social impact through innovation.