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Donna Herrington is an experienced entrepreneur and accessibility consultant dedicated to helping organizations better support individuals with disabilities. With a strong background in government relations and nonprofit collaboration, she brings expertise in accessibility planning, project facilitation, fundraising, proposal writing, and leadership. Donna pairs her entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine passion for empowering others—she simply loves helping people help people.

Frank DeChellis is a highly accomplished soccer coach with over 30 years of experience and the Head Coach of the Niagara College Knights Men’s Soccer team. A former coach of the Knights’ women’s programs, he holds the Canadian Soccer Association ‘A’ License—the highest coaching designation in Canada—and is a Master Learning Facilitator with Ontario Soccer. Frank led the Knights to a record-setting season in 2018 and is committed to enhancing the student-athlete experience while proudly representing Niagara College.

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Mark Kawabe is the Canadian distributor of genuine KAATSU products, a groundbreaking Japanese technology that uses controlled air pressure to safely stimulate powerful physiological benefits. Since 2022, Mark has dedicated his work to expanding KAATSU’s presence across Canada’s health, fitness, sport, and rehabilitation sectors. Passionate about its life-changing impact, he helps users improve strength, circulation, recovery, and overall wellness.

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Tanya B. is a seasoned customer service professional with a dynamic hospitality background and a proven record of making guests, patrons, and colleagues feel valued. With extensive supervisory experience, she excels in coaching teams, managing operations, enforcing service standards, and creating safe, efficient workplaces. Tanya is skilled in staff development, training, scheduling, and maintaining cost-effective labour practices. Known for leading by example, she combines professionalism, technical knowledge, and a hands-on approach to strengthen teams and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

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Chris Roy is a seasoned mortgage professional with more than 25 years of experience owning and operating his own brokerage. From the start of his career, his focus has remained consistent—providing homeowners and referral partners with creative financing solutions for deals that fall outside traditional lending guidelines. Supported by a strong and growing network of private investors, Chris is known for his ability to structure complex mortgages and his genuine passion for helping clients secure the financing they need.

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Marc Poirier is a highly accomplished, visionary leader with extensive experience in warehousing, manufacturing, transportation, and financial services. Known for motivating teams and optimizing processes, he is passionate about driving organizational performance through strong culture and employee engagement. Marc is an adaptive, results-focused professional who excels at leading change and developing people to achieve exceptional outcomes. Fluent in both official languages, he brings a broad range of strategic and operational expertise to every leadership role.

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Julie A. Christiansen is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author, and therapist with nearly 30 years of experience helping people navigate emotional reactivity, internal chaos, and communication breakdowns. She is the creator of Anger Solutions™, a trauma-informed, outcomes-based framework taught across North America, and offers Anger Solutions Pro/Pro Plus Certification for organizations and professionals.

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Mark Basciano is the President of the Mountainview Group and has spent more than 40 years witnessing—and leading—change in the construction industry. Under his leadership, the family-owned business has grown from a modest homebuilder into a diverse firm delivering condominiums, low-rise homes, commercial projects, retirement and nursing facilities, tenant improvements, and hospitality developments. Mark remains guided by the company’s long-standing values: making a meaningful difference in the community and delivering exceptional customer service across every project.

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Sean Racine is the owner of A-1 Flooring Canada and is committed to building long-term relationships with customers and suppliers through integrity, expertise, and exceptional service. Under his leadership, A-1 Flooring Canada has become more than a specialty store—offering expert guidance, design-trained consultants, and Niagara’s best selection of flooring options. With the buying power of a 500-store national network, Sean provides customers with competitive pricing, trusted warranties, and a welcoming showroom experience designed to help every homeowner find the perfect floor.

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