Shelli Baltman is CEO and Founding Partner of The Idea Suite Inc., an innovation advisory firm that helps organizations unlock growth through strategy-led creativity. Under her leadership, The Idea Suite has been recognized four times by Adweek 100 and Report on Business as one of Canada’s fastest-growing agencies. Shelli brings more than 20 years of global innovation and strategy experience, having held senior roles at McKinsey & Company and ?What If! Innovation. She has advised boards and executive teams across sectors including healthcare, consumer goods, technology, retail, and financial services.​ Shelli is passionately committed to Human Connection and has been supporting GenWell as a movement since its inception.

Samantha Yarwood is a transformational change leader, coach, and facilitator dedicated to strengthening human connection and accelerating positive impact. With 20+ years of global experience across innovation, brand leadership, and culture transformation, she partners with organizations—from startups to Fortune 500s—to build leadership capability, spark systemic change, and help teams thrive amid complexity. She specializes in unlocking human potential through deep coaching, dynamic facilitation, and evidence-based leadership practices. Samantha holds an Executive Master’s in Change from INSEAD and is pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration focused on leadership and change. She believes leadership is a force for good and a catalyst for collective wellbeing.

Kim Saunders, Vice President, Enterprise Triangle Partnerships at Canadian Tire Corporation is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience building high‑value collaborations that drive growth, engagement, and social impact. In her current role as Vice President of Enterprise Triangle Partnerships at Canadian Tire Corporation, she leads the development of strategic loyalty and brand partnerships that fuel Triangle Rewards performance. Kim has designed and scaled national sponsorship platforms, advanced equity‑driven initiatives in sport, and overseen philanthropic investment and fundraising in support of Canadian Tire’s charity Jumpstart. Known for aligning commercial objectives with purpose, she brings deep expertise in partnership strategy, sponsorship activation, and cause‑driven fundraising that delivers measurable business and societal results.

Dr. Kwame McKenzie is CEO of Wellesley Institute, a Professor at the University of Toronto, Director of Health Equity at CAMH and a practicing psychiatrist. An international expert on the social causes of illness and equitable health policy, he has advised ministers in Canada and the U.K., authored more than 280 peer-reviewed papers and six books, and consulted for the WHO and World Bank. He serves on Canada’s National Advisory Council on Poverty, Co-Chairs Ontario’s Black Health Plan, Chairs Right to Food, and has written and presented for major media outlets.

Nancy MacKay, PhD is the Founder and CEO of MacKay CEO Forums, a Certified B Corp offering confidential peer support to over 5000 Canadian CEOs, executives, and business owners over the past 20 years. A CEO coach, former professor, and best-selling author, who co-wrote I Don’t Have Time and the forthcoming Forbes published book It’s Lonely at the Top. Nancy serves on the board of the GenWell Foundation and is a volunteer co-chair for Canada’s Great Kitchen Party.

James Hughes is the President and CEO of the Old Brewery Mission, Quebec’s largest centre serving people experiencing homelessness or at risk thereof. Previous mandates include Deputy Minister of Social Development (New Brunswick), and President, Graham Boeckh Foundation. A lawyer by training, James is the author/ editor of “Early Intervention”, “Beyond Shelters”, and “Ending Homelessness in Canada”, all published by James Lorimer & Co. Ltd. His recognitions include the Médaille d’Honneur de L’Assemblé Nationale du Québec and the Queen’s University Stirling Medal.

Mubashira Nusrat Farooqi-Raza is an award-winning communications and public relations professional, international speaker, and DEI advocate. As an Integrated Communications Consultant at CAA Club Group, she takes a purpose-driven approach to storytelling, using communications to foster connection and impact. She is the Founder and Host of the Colour Me PR Podcast, amplifying the voices of exceptional women of colour in communications. Her leadership has earned international recognition, including the inaugural Young Changemakers Award from PRovoke Media and WE Communications, and speaking engagements at the World Economic Forum, Cannes Lions Festival, P World Global PR Summit, and IABC World Conference.

Joel Alden is an experienced strategy consultant, currently a Partner with EY Parthenon’s Strategy and Transactions practice based in Toronto. Prior to joining EY, he was a partner/managing director with Kearney and with Accenture where he worked extensively across North America and globally with leading companies, primarily in consumer industries. He has both a Mechanical Engineering degree and an MBA from Queen’s University. Joel lives in Toronto with his wife, Nancy, and two university aged children, Noah and Anika. Joel joined the Board of GenWell in August 2025.

Scott Cameron is a CPA, CA with over three decades of executive leadership experience in the financial services industry. Scott was responsible for building and leading multiple high performing finance teams, managing overall financial functions and was a key player in several corporate restructuring projects. Throughout his career, Scott led by example, encouraging teams to work in a collaborative and connected fashion. Scott has always believed in the power of human connection and regularly engages groups to get together and enjoy life. Since retiring in June 2022, Scott has followed his passion for learning and experiences by volunteering his time with local nature organizations, continuing his physically active lifestyle, and enjoying his time as a student in new hobby interests. A beneficial component of those pursuits is the opportunity to engage in new social connections.

Sharon Broughton is an accomplished social impact leader, consultant, and instructor specializing in supporting non-profits and their leaders to increase the impact of important causes. With more than 25 years of professional experience serving as CEO of several provincial and national charitable organizations, Sharon has led significant work in strategy, governance, innovation, partnerships, and Imagine Canada Standards Program accreditation. She holds a Master’s in Adult Education from OISE/UT and is an alumna of Community Shift at Ivey School of Business and Strategic Perspectives in Non-Profit Management at Harvard Business School. Sharon serves as Vice-Chair of Parkinson Canada and on the boards of Amref Health Africa (Canada) and the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario.