Sunday May 29, 2011 4:30pm:  Stephen Lewis

Celebrated Humanitarian and Former UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa

Stephen Lewis is one of Canada's most influential commentators on social affairs, international development and human rights. He has been named by TIME magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world (he was cited in the category which included The Dalai Lama, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and Nelson Mandela).

Stephen Lewis's Bio

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Monday May 30, 2011 8:00am: Gayle Hallgren-Rezac & Judy Thomson

LeapStart - The Power of Positive Networking

Gayle Hallgren-Rezac and Judy Thomson are co-authors of WORK THE POND! Use the Power of Positive Networking to Leap Forward in Work and Life. Their trademarked 7-step process—The N.E.T.W.O.R.K. Dance® has taught thousands how to overcome their reluctance to network and to find more success in work and life.

Gayle & Judy's Bio

Tuesday May 31, 2011 8:00am: Jocelyn Daw

JS Daw & Associates

Jocelyne Daw is a recognized pioneer and leading expert in the evolution of authentic business and cause partnerships, and in the integration of branding and social impact. She is an AFP-John Wiley published author of Cause Marketing for Nonprofits: Partner for Purpose, Passion and Profits (2006) and Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding: Seven Principles to Power Extraordinary Results (2010).

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Wednesday June 1, 2011 10:00am: Amanda Lindhout

Brought to you by KCI

From Captivity to Freedom to Forgiveness

A captivating, unforgettable speaker, Lindhout alights on the positive and leaves the audience with a fuller understanding of the freedom we can all experience when we choose to embrace compassion. What emerges is a celebration of resilience -- a powerful portrait of the strength of the human spirit. 

Amanda's Lindhout's Bio

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