Passionate about giving back, Irving is committed to helping at-risk youth see hope for a brighter future. His background is in telecommunications network and systems administration, and he recently served on the Board of Directors for a prominent Scarborough church, leading strategic planning, financial, operational, and fundraising initiatives.

Glenda Wilson is a human resources leader with extensive experience in the field. She is currently the HR Lead at a not-for-profit community health and services agency in the GTA. As a member of the BIPOC community in Peel Region, she is passionate about supporting causes that disproportionately impact marginalized people - including youth homelessness.

Steve is a marketer that has been focused on connecting brands with culture partners in the community for fifteen years. As CEO of route/cause, an agency focused on Corporate Social Responsibility and Cause Partnerships, Steve has a strong passion for creating partnerships of social impact between for-profit and non-profit organizations.

Romaine has over ten years of experience working with youth. His work has seen him ascend to many roles such as former Executive Director of The St. Thomas Advocates for Positive Change and Development, host of “The Youth Turnt Up Show”, and the Outdoor Events Coordinator at GBKM FM/TV. As a Board of Director at R.E.S.T Romaine also chairs the Youth Advisory council.

Taiwo is a seasoned Change Management and HR leader with nearly 20 years of experience across North America and Africa. He holds a BSc in Industrial Relations from Lagos State University and an Executive MBA from Ivey Business School. Certified by Prosci, CPHR, and SPHR-I, he is Co-founder and Principal Consultant at Thami Wales Canada Inc., advising on strategic change, HR, BIPOC recruitment, and leadership development.

Olayemi Ogunyeye is a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 14 years of experience. She holds a BSc in Physiotherapy from the University of Lagos and an MA in Human Resources Management from Middlesex University, UK. A member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) and a Certified HR Professional with HRPA, Ontario. Olayemi specializes in recruitment, training, employee relations, and policy development.