Helen MacDonald is a Senior Human Resources Manager in the energy sector. She has over 20 years experience primarily focused on compensation and total rewards, with previous roles in training and development, recruitment and client support. Helen is a proud graduate of the University of Toronto and holds a Certified Human Resources Leader designation. When not at work, Helen can most often be found spending time with her husband and two children.

Dr. Anna-Maria Poplawska is a family physician with a private practice in Toronto. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from the University of Toronto and completed medical school at Jagiellonian University in Poland. Dr. Poplawska mentors students, volunteers in the community, and enjoys running and volleyball. As a physician, she has seen immense suffering in the world and has developed a great passion for mental health. She hopes to share what she has learned with those who are ready and willing, in order to help alleviate their suffering, show them they are not alone, and open their eyes.

Uppekha Jain is an accomplished actor, writer, producer, and speaker. She has held key positions in the Ontario Government including Director of Ethnic Media Strategy, Press Secretary and Director of Stakeholders and Agency Relations for the Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport and has worked as a brand marketing and innovation manager for Coca-Cola and Cadbury. Uppekha is a past Miss India-Canada and Miss India-Worldwide and has trained several Miss Indias for their international pageants in communication, etiquette, and elegance.

Guest Speaker Jasmine Companion
is a U.S and Canadian Immigration Legal Assistant and Licensing Candidate with extensive experience at Pace Law Firm since 2025. She holds and LLB from the University of Strathclyde and a Certificate of Qualification ffrom the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, along with an Honours BA from the University of Toronto. Actively involved in community projects, Jasmine will share how she navigated major life challences while maintaining her peace.

Guest Speaker Professor Denis Collier is a  Registered Dietician and Certified Exercise Physiologist.
He is a private practice dietician as well as a sessional lecturer at The University of Toronto, Guleph Humber, and Humber
College.