Linda Kellett - Toronto Regional Director
L Kellett Consulting, Markham, ON

Linda Kellett is an independent HR Consultant. She has over twenty five years' HR experience, twenty of those with BDO Dunwoody LLP. She was a Director of Human Resources in BDO's National Office in Toronto. Linda has extensive expertise in the areas of recruitment, compensation, performance management and project management. Linda was responsible for the update and development of BDO policies and procedures. In 1995, Linda completed the requirements for her Certified Administrative Management (C.A.M.) designation, and in 2002 obtained her Canadian Personnel Professional (CPP) designation which recognizes human resource management skills. Linda has participated in "Real Time Coaching" and is a member of the Canadian Management Professionals Association and HRPA Ontario.

Reeshma Jassani, RPT, CMP - Toronto Regional Co-Chair
Medigas, Division of Praxair Canada Inc. , Toronto, ON

Reeshma Jassani is currently the National Human Resources Manager at Medigas, a division of Praxair Canada Inc. In her role, she is accountable for leading all aspects of human resources including staffing, communication, compensation, performance management, training and employee development, diversity, talent management, succession planning and employee relations. She possesses strong knowledge and expertise of employment legislation and guides business leaders across Canada in fostering a development, coaching and mentoring culture within the organization. She holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Athabasca University, and has both her Canadian Management Professional (CMP) and Registered Professional Trainer (RPT) designations.

Cindy Ziobrowski, RPR - Calgary Regional Director
Meyers Norris Penny, Calgary, AB

Cindy Ziobrowski is currently the Director of Human Resources with the Chartered Accountancy and Business Advisor firm, Meyers Norris Penny (MNP). She leads the national Human Resources team as it relates to strategy and program development for this growing professional services firm. She also oversees the human capital function during times of merger and acquisition. In addition to her Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) designation, Cindy obtained her Bachelor of Commerce Degree with the University of Saskatchewan. She is also an active volunteer within her community supporting a variety of local organizations.

Barbara Andrews-Hryniw, RPR - Calgary Regional Co-Chair
City of Calgary, Calgary, AB

Barbara Andrews-Hryniw is currently Client Services Supervisor, HR for The City of Calgary. As part of the Business Services' Leadership Team, her current role is to implement and coordinate proactive recruitment and retention initiatives and maintain a positive and productive work environment. In addition to her Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) designation through IPM, Barbara completed her Business Management Certificate through the University of Calgary as well as the Human Resources Certificate program.

Jane McDonald, RPR, CMP - Edmonton Regional Director
J McDonald Consulting, Edmonton, AB

Jane McDonald retired from her position as Human Resources Manager for CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc. in Edmonton in 2010 and is now actively involved in the HR Community as an independent contractor. Of her more than 40 years’ experience, Jane spent 20 years in Alberta’s oil and gas industry, and it was in this demanding role that she made the transition from office administration to human resources. To keep pace with this dynamic industry, Jane pursues ongoing professional development activities, earning her RPR and CHRP designations in 1999, and her CMP designation through IPM in 2004.

Jaime Moore, RPT - Ottawa Regional Director
Canadian Commercial Corporation, Ottawa, ON

Jaime Moore is currently HR Advisor at the Canadian Commercial Corporation. Jaime deals in a number of areas including recruitment and selection, health and safety, work description writing and classification, as well as some labour relations and HR policy development. Jaime holds a B.A. in Industrial Psychology from the University of Western Ontario as well as a Certificate in Human Resources Management from Sheridan College. Jaime has her Registered Professional Trainer (RPT) designation as well as her CHRP designation. Jaime has a generalist background and has held a variety positions in the past with organizations such as Nestlé Canada, The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa and McConnell HR Consulting.

Margaret Shannon, CMP - Ottawa Regional Co-Chair
Canada Revenue Agency, Ottawa, ON

Margaret Shannon is a Bilingual lawyer with vast knowledge and experience in the human resources, employment law and labour relations fields within Canada and internationally. She is currently the Director of Collective Bargaining, Interpretation and Recourse at the Canada Revenue Agency and has over the past 20 years held diverse positions with increasing responsibilities in the federal public service. Prior to joining the federal government, Ms. Shannon occupied various positions such as Education Consultant for the Canadian Healthcare Association, Human Resources Advisor for River Valley Health in New Brunswick as well as legal counsel to the New Brunswick Public Employees Association. Ms. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick, a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of New Brunswick as well as a Canadian Management Professional Designation (CMP).

Linda Shay, RPT - Maritimes Regional Director
L Shay Consulting, Halifax, NS

Linda is an HR Consultant with over twenty years of Human Resources experience. Fifteen of those years were spent in the field of labour relations within the health care system in Nova Scotia. Linda then switched her focus to training and development for the Halifax Regional Municipality, with a special emphasis on health and safety. Linda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Dalhousie University, a Certificate in Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution from St. Mary’s University and extensive training in health and safety. She has both her Registered Professional Trainer (RPT) designation from IPM and her CHRP designation.

Patricia McKay, RPR - Maritimes Regional Co-Chair
Nova Scotia Community College, Shelburne, NS

Patricia McKay has been employed with the Nova Scotia Community College for over 23 years and is currently an Employee Services Advisor at the Shelburne Campus. She deals with a number of areas including payroll, recruitment, benefits and training. Pat has a generalist background. She holds a Business Administration Certificate from Mount Saint Vincent University. Pat also has the following Certificates from St. Mary's University: Managing in a Unionized Work Environment, Compensation Planning Basics for HR Professionals, Essentials Skills for the Human Resource Professional, Legal and Human Rights Issues at Work, Power Interviewing and Managing in a Workplace. She also holds her RPR (Registered Professional Recruiter) designation through IPM.