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==<big>'''Meet our panellists'''</big>==

==<big>'''Meet our panellists'''</big>==

'''<big>Norma Domey, Former Vice-President, National Executive of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada</big>'''

'''<big>Norma Domey, Former Vice-President, National Executive of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada</big>'''

 

<big>As 2019-2024 Vice-President of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), Norma Domey was the first Black woman elected to the National Executive of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada in its over 100-year history. As such Norma was representing over 80,000 public servants across Canada.</big>

<big>As 2019-2024 Vice-President of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), Norma Domey was the first Black woman elected to the National Executive of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada in its over 100-year history. As such Norma was representing over 80,000 public servants across Canada.</big>

'''<big>Sam Macharia, Executive Director, People Management and Community Engagement, Treasury Board Secretariat</big>'''

'''<big>Sam Macharia, Executive Director, People Management and Community Engagement, Treasury Board Secretariat</big>'''

 

<big>Sam Macharia holds the position of Executive Director, People Management and Community Engagement, at the Treasury Board Secretariat. His team provides policy interpretation and advice on various policy tools for people management including, the Public Servants Disclosure Protection, Values and Ethics Code, Directive on Mandatory Training and Directive on Interchange.</big>  

<big>Sam Macharia holds the position of Executive Director, People Management and Community Engagement, at the Treasury Board Secretariat. His team provides policy interpretation and advice on various policy tools for people management including, the Public Servants Disclosure Protection, Values and Ethics Code, Directive on Mandatory Training and Directive on Interchange.</big>  

<big>Sam Macharia considers his heritage an important part of his identity, his parents are Kenyan and his roots are in New Brunswick. He is an active member of the black, visible minority and persons with disabilities communities.</big>

<big>Sam Macharia considers his heritage an important part of his identity, his parents are Kenyan and his roots are in New Brunswick. He is an active member of the black, visible minority and persons with disabilities communities.</big>

'''<big>Brigadier General D.L. Taylor, Director General, Aerospace Equipment Program Management Division, Department of National Defence</big>'''

'''<big>Brigadier General D.L. Taylor, Director General, Aerospace Equipment Program Management Division, Department of National Defence</big>'''

 

<big>Originally from Comox, BC, Brigadier General Taylor joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1989 attending Royal Roads Military College (RRMC), Victoria and the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) Kingston, graduating in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.</big>  

<big>Originally from Comox, BC, Brigadier General Taylor joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1989 attending Royal Roads Military College (RRMC), Victoria and the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC) Kingston, graduating in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.</big>  

<big>BGen Taylor is currently serving as the Director General of the Aerospace Equipment Program Management Division.</big>

<big>BGen Taylor is currently serving as the Director General of the Aerospace Equipment Program Management Division.</big>

== '''<big>Meet our Co-Hosts</big>''' ==

== '''<big>Meet our Co-Hosts</big>''' ==

'''<big>Cathy Larocque, Values and Ethics Coordinator, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada</big>'''

'''<big>Cathy Larocque, Values and Ethics Coordinator, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada</big>'''

 

<big>Cathy Larocque is a dedicated leader, speaker, and advocate for equity, well-being, and conscious leadership. With a wealth of experience in the public service, (almost 21 years!) she has navigated various roles where she has championed inclusive and values-driven workplaces.</big>

<big>Cathy Larocque is a dedicated leader, speaker, and advocate for equity, well-being, and conscious leadership. With a wealth of experience in the public service, (almost 21 years!) she has navigated various roles where she has championed inclusive and values-driven workplaces.</big>

'''<big>Samantha Moonsammy, L1 Diversity and Inclusion Section Head, Materiel Group, Department of National Defence</big>'''

'''<big>Samantha Moonsammy, L1 Diversity and Inclusion Section Head, Materiel Group, Department of National Defence</big>'''

 

<big>Samantha has the superpower of bringing people together, shining the light on others and helping them become their authentic selves. She is a leader in the Government of Canada as the founder of the Lifting as you Lead Menting Circles (LLMC) program - the largest group mentoring program for public service and Defence Team members. But Samantha is much more than that. Her layers include being a woman, mother, partner, daughter, sister, community builder and immigrant. Samantha helps others understand the ripple effect of their actions to make real change and impact on their careers, communities, and workplaces.</big>

<big>Samantha has the superpower of bringing people together, shining the light on others and helping them become their authentic selves. She is a leader in the Government of Canada as the founder of the Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles (LLMC) program - the largest group mentoring program for public service and Defence Team members. But Samantha is much more than that. Her layers include being a woman, mother, partner, daughter, sister, community builder and immigrant. Samantha helps others understand the ripple effect of their actions to make real change and impact on their careers, communities, and workplaces.</big>

== <big>'''About the Ask Me Anything series'''</big> ==

== <big>'''About the Ask Me Anything series'''</big> ==