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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>''' ===

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<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>Decades of the Public Service Employee Surveys confirm what we know to be true — racism, discrimination and lack of inclusion are serious issues within the Canadian public service. Norma Domey’s continued leadership will be essential in moving our Public Service Employees forward in an inclusive manner.</big>

<big>Decades of the Public Service Employee Surveys confirm what we know to be true — racism, discrimination and lack of inclusion are serious issues within the Canadian public service. Norma Domey’s continued leadership will be essential in moving our Public Service Employees forward in an inclusive manner.</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>''' ===

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<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>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>''' ===

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<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>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>''' ===

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<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>Cathy truly believes that inclusion starts with self-awareness and leading every aspect of life with intention. She is excited to be part of the Ask Me Anything event to share her perspective on how inclusive leadership can foster thriving, engaged, and purpose-driven teams, especially in times of change.</big>

<big>Cathy truly believes that inclusion starts with self-awareness and leading every aspect of life with intention. She is excited to be part of the Ask Me Anything event to share her perspective on how inclusive leadership can foster thriving, engaged, and purpose-driven teams, especially in times of change.</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>''' ===

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<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>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>