David isn’t just your run-of-the-mill expert; he’s a trailblazing visionary in AI and technology, whose insights electrify Fortune 500 boardrooms. As a Change Management Business Coach, David possesses a rare gift: he demystifies the labyrinth of tech speak, making AI’s revolutionary impact on business crystal clear.
He’s the entrepreneurial spirit behind over 15 groundbreaking ventures. His trophy shelf is overflowing with accolades for retail innovation, marketing genius, and leadership, recognized as Canada’s Top Marketer by the Retail Council of Canada. With over 150 articles celebrating his visionary work and the landmark acquisition of Chalk Media by RIM in 2008, David’s impact is undeniable.
He has never encountered a tech query he couldn’t untangle and explain with ease. This unparalleled expertise has placed him at the summit of Artificial Intelligence mastery.
For 12 spellbinding years, David was the charismatic host of “Chalk Media,” a TV phenomenon that guided millions through the tech jungle, introducing the latest gadgets and innovations with unmatched flair. His strategic genius caught the eye of none other than Bill Gates in the 90s, leading to a groundbreaking collaboration on Microsoft’s future directions.
Todd Stone was elected MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson in 2013, 2017, and 2020. Between 2013 and 2017, he served as British Columbia’s Minister of Transportation & Infrastructure, as well as Emergency Management and Deputy Government House Leader.
Between 2017 and 2024, Todd held numerous Shadow Minister roles, most recently Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. He served as Official Opposition House Leader between 2022 and 2024 before opting to not seek re-election.
As Founder, President & CEO of iCompass Technologies for 15 years prior to entering provincial elected office, Todd built a strong team to create cutting-edge SaaS-based tech solutions for public sector organizations across Canada and the United States.
Todd is the former vice-chair of Thompson Rivers University Board of Governors and has served on numerous boards such as ICBC, Acetech and the United Way. He and his wife Chantelle have three daughters.
Sonia Furstenau is the former Leader of the BC Green party. She served as MLA for Cowichan Valley for seven years, and as Cowichan Valley Area Director for Shawnigan Lake for three years.
It was her advocacy for protecting her community's drinking water that propelled Sonia into politics, and as an elected representative she oriented her work towards well-being of people and communities, championing public healthcare, mental health, and environmental protection.
Sonia has a Master's degree in History and a Bachelor's degree in Education; prior to politics she taught history, English, and Theory of Knowledge in high schools in Victoria and Shawnigan Lake.
Katrine Conroy had a varied career prior to becoming an MLA. As one of BCs first female power engineers she worked at Celgar Pulp Mill in Castlegar, the first female to work in the mill.
She was also an Early Childhood Educator, College Instructor and Executive Director for a multi service organization providing services to children and their families. In 2005 she was first elected as MLA representing the West Kootenays, holding numerous positions as an Opposition member.
Candace Travis is the Practice Change Manager for the North Shore Division of Family Practice.
Her work experience comes from 25+ years of directly supporting medical offices to adopt workflows and technology to increase efficiency, create capacity and support our medical offices in providing the best patient care possible.
With the introduction of Primary Care Networks in BC, Candace's responsibilities have expanded to supporting many other roles including RNs, NPs, Clinical Pharmacists and Mental Health Clinicians working within Team Based Care settings.
Kyle Denley is a graduate of the University of British Columbia Pharmaceutical Sciences program in 2012 and has been practicing as a community pharmacist for 12 years.
He owns and operates a Pharmasave Health Centre in North Vancouver, specializing in Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder and Minor Ailment Assessments.
He is passionate about promoting interprofessional collaboration and utilizing the full pharmacy practice scope in his everyday practice. He was the recipient of the BCPhA 2023 Excellence in Patient Care Award. He continues to advocate for enhanced patient care services provided through community pharmacies.
Dr. Lalitha Raman-Wilms is Professor and Dean at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia. Previously, she served as Dean and Associate Dean at the University of Manitoba and the University of Toronto, respectively.
Her primary research and teaching focuses on management of polypharmacy in older adults, through deprescribing. She is a member of the Canadian Medication Appropriateness and Deprescribing Network (CaDeN) and has contributed to guideline development and deprescribing research. She has many years of practice experience, including in team based primary care.
Dr. Raman-Wilms has served in various leadership roles including, President of the Association of Faculties of Pharmacy of Canada (AFPC) and on the boards of pharmacy and health related groups. She is editor of the consumer information reference, Guide to Drugs in Canada.
Angus is a former professional football who played 13 years for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. The Richmond Born native who went to Vancouver College before attending Simon Fraser University played in 200 professional games placing him in the top 5 all time for games played by a BC Lion.
Throughout his career, Angus has been a 3-time all-star, 2- time Grey Cup Champion and 5-time team captain. He has transitioned from the field to the business world and has built a successful career as a commercial insurance producer at Reliance Insurance. He is also the lead facilitator for the groundbreaking program, “Be More Than A Bystander” that teaches employees how to comfortably stand up to inappropriate behavior and support a healthy work culture. Angus has done two successful TEDx talks, as well as written an Amazon best-selling book “Thank You, Coach”. In his free time Angus coaches high school football and recently helped his team, the Vernon Panthers, become provincial football Champions.
Ajit Johal has been providing immunizations and clinical education since 2012. As a community pharmacist, he is an accessible provider of immunizations to patients in the community. In 2018, he started an organization called immunize.io with a mission statement of “taking our best shot at immunizing the world”.He champions community pharmacists as leaders of immunization services and presents on this topic at a national and global level.
Dr. Angel Chu is an Infectious Diseases consultant at the Foothills Medical Center and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. She is also the medical director of the Calgary STI Clinic. Dr. Chu was former Vice-Chair of Immunize Canada and has a special interest in vaccine-preventable diseases and immunizations.
Kathi Camilleri (Spotted Doe) is of Metis/Cree/Ojibwa Ancestry. She holds a master's degree in leadership studies and Certificates in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. She facilitates strategic planning sessions, keynotes and experiential Village© workshops regarding Canada's Policy of Assimilation and Colonization with all levels of government, students and educators, and frontline workers in communities across Canada. She has done this work for 29 years. Kathi and her husband Chris have a blended family with six boys and one (brave, tough) girl. Kathi can be reached at 250.287.0150 or by email cckc@telus.net.
Dr. Mona Kwong has practiced as a pharmacist for over 25 years. She is the Pharmacy Advisor and Director for the Pharmacy Stream of the Interdisciplinary Addictions Clinical Fellowship Program at the BC Centre on Substance Use, clinical pharmacist consultant at Infinity Medical Specialists Clinic, and is the managing partner of a community pharmacy in Vancouver.
Mona obtained a Bachelor of Pharmacy and Master of Science from University of British Columbia, Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Florida, and a Master of Public Administration from Queen's University. Mona enjoys enhancing the quality of patient care, promoting collaborative teams, and is passionate about knowledge translation and education (public and peers) and mentorship of junior health care professionals and students. Professionally, she remains involved in various interdisciplinary groups and committees. Mona has presented in local, national, and international seminars and has received awards for practice, leadership and research.