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<big>'''Featuring:''' Maj Ryan Carter, LCol Adam Emond, and Maj Jangmi Mboumba-Hervé</big>
'''Featuring:''' Maj Ryan Carter, LCol Adam Emond, and Maj Jangmi Mboumba-Hervé</big>
<big>'''Co-hosted by''' LCol Jean-François Moreau and S3 Victor Wilson</big>
<big>'''Co-hosted by''' LCol Jean-François Moreau and S3 Victor Wilson</big>
<big>'''Audience:''' Open to all Government of Canada employees</big>
<big>'''Audience:''' Open to all Government of Canada employees</big>
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==<big>'''Event description'''</big>==
<big>Join us for Ask Me Anything - Military and Veterans: Celebrating Service Past and Present, a unique event that honours the dedication, resilience, and achievements of service members and veterans. The panellist will offer insights into the experiences and perspectives of those who have served—whether on active duty or through their transition back to civilian life. It’s a chance to celebrate, learn from, and show appreciation to those who have contributed to Canada’s defence and well-being. All welcome to connect and engage in this meaningful discussion.</big>
<big>'''Submit a question:''' [https://forms.office.com/r/6mcm2yAai3 Submit a question to our panellists]</big>
<big>Join us as our speakers share their sincere stories and candid reflections on the Ask Me Anything stage!</big>
==<big>'''About the Ask Me Anything series'''</big>==
<big>This session is part of a series of Ask Me Anything discussions that give us a platform to share stories, listen, ask respectful questions and continue on our journey towards more inclusive organizations.</big>
<big>This session is part of a series of Ask Me Anything discussions that give us a platform to share stories, listen, ask respectful questions and continue on our journey towards more inclusive organizations.</big>
=== <big>Meet our panellists</big> ===
=== <big>Meet our panellists</big> ===
====<big>Sancho Angulo, Advisor, Privacy and Data Governance, Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat</big>====
====<big>'''Major Ryan Carter, Chaplain, Office of the Chaplain General, Department of National Defence'''</big>====
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<big>Sancho Angulo is an autistic Filipino-Canadian public servant, neurodiversity advocate, and public speaker. At 13, Sancho was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, now a part of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and draws from his personal journey to propel his advocacy and public speaking on embracing neurodiversity in the workplace</big>
<big>Major Ryan Carter is a military Chaplain, serving the CAF for over 13 years. He is currently posted to Ottawa at the Office of the Chaplain General, where he leads chaplain recruitment. He holds a BA with Honours in Criminology and Social Policy from Ontario Tech University, an MA in International Relations from Durham University in the UK, and an MA in Religious Studies from Hartford Seminary in the USA.</big>
<big>Sancho currently works as an Advisor, Privacy and Data Governance with the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. He is the Co-Chair and founder of [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Finfinityinfinite&data=05%7C02%7C%7C475cd8309d2742ba497d08dca7f18ae8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638569903114482773%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HQnbHlR2imEhLtKz8cYimE9V6m4LiacN3QUHbQsj05Y%3D&reserved=0 Infinity – The Network for Neurodivergent Public Servants], the Government of Canada’s interdepartmental network focused on connecting and advancing neurodivergent employees across Canada’s federal public service. Having grown to more than 1,600 members across 80 federal institutions, Infinity is the largest government-wide neurodiversity network in the G7. For his efforts, Sancho was named by Future of Good as one of its [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffutureofgood.co%2F2024-young-impact-leaders%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C475cd8309d2742ba497d08dca7f18ae8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638569903114488566%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=y0q%2FXdwCITMOM8ghgP%2B8ukW4D%2B1sB3tnWS7FcRaLgCo%3D&reserved=0 2024 Young Impact Leaders – 30 Changemakers to Watch For].</big>
<big>Throughout his career, Major Carter has deployed on various operations both domestically and internationally. He serves as the military co-chair for the Defense Team's Black Employees Network and is a nationally recognized leader in anti-racism education and training. In addition, he is a part-time instructor at the Canada School of Public Service.</big>
<big>An accredited privacy professional with Certified Information Privacy Professional/Canada (CIPP/C) and Certifed Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) credentials from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Sancho currently serves as a Co-Chair of the IAPP KnowledgeNet chapter in Ottawa.</big>
<big>As the founder of the Talking About Race initiative, which is a grassroots platform that encourages Defense Team members to engage in meaningful discussions about race and racism in the workplace. Beyond his professional commitments, he is an enthusiastic volunteer with a strong passion for mentorship and youth development within his local community.</big>
<big>Outside of her professional achievements, Stacey is an avid music lover, singer-songwriter, and performer. She enjoys travelling with her husband and two children.</big>
====<big>'''Lieutenant-Colonel Adam Emond, Weapons System Manager, Aerospace Equipment Program Management, Department of National Defence'''</big>====
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<big>Lieutenant-Colonel Adam Emond currently serves as the Weapons System Manager for the CC130J, CC150, CC144 fleets, as well as for Common Electronic Warfare Equipment within the Aerospace Equipment Program Management Division.</big>
<big>Commissioned in 2004, Lieutenant-Colonel Emond previously held maintenance line positions at 8 Air Maintenance Squadron (8 AMS), as the Experimental Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Officer at the Aerospace Engineering and Test Establishment (AETE) and commanded 8 AMS from 2020 to 2022 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.</big>
<big>Lieutenant-Colonel Emond served as a line flight test engineer, a flight commander, flying supervisor, and the Senior Test Engineer at AETE, working with partners across DND and with industry. He held staff positions at 1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters / Canadian NORAD Region Headquarters, and at the Royal Canadian Air Force Aerospace Warfare Centre.</big>
<big>He deployed on Op ATHENA in 2009 with the Tactical Airlift Unit.</big>
<big>Lieutenant-Colonel Emond holds a Bachelor and two master’s degrees. He is a graduate of the Canadian Armed Forces Joint Command and Staff Program, as well as an alumnus of the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference. He holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.</big>
<big>Lieutenant-Colonel Emond was born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario. He is in awe of the compassion and accomplishment of two step-sons and is excited by the challenges of raising two fiercely independent daughters.</big>
==== <big>'''Major Jangmi Mboumba-Hervé, C Army Personnel Selection Officer, Department of National Defence'''</big> ====
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<big>Maj Mboumba-Hervé joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2007 in the Primary Reserve as an NCM with the Regiment de Hull, as a Supply Technician. She participated in multiple Division and Brigade exercises including in Fort Pickett (Virginia) and Camp Lejeune (North Carolina). While being a reservist she began her university studies in Psychology at the University of Ottawa where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in 2013. In 2016, she was commissioned as a Personnel Selection Officer and joined the Regular Force at the same time.</big>
<big>Her first posting was in St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu as a Career Counsellor where she guided members through their military career through interviews and counselling as well organized second career workshop for members preparing for a release. In 2017, she completed a post-graduate certificate in Mental Health at the Teluq. In 2018, Maj Mboumba-Hervé was then posted to the Canadian Forces Recruiting Center Pacific where she was the SME regarding selection matters. She was overseeing 2 Detachments (Det Vancouver and Det Victoria) where she was responsible of ensuring quality control in file processing, mentoring Military Career Counsellors, Recruiters and Recruiting File Administrators, advising the Commanding Officer, and working along side the Production Officer and the Attraction Officer. In 2019, she was promoted to Capt. in the same position. In 2021, Maj Mboumba-Hervé was posted to CANSOFCOM where she was the SME regarding recruiting and selection matters. She was responsible of ensuring a standard on the assessment centers, advising the Chief Instructor and Commanding Officer, supporting the Force Generation of supporters, specialist and assaulters joining the Command, as well as assuming In-Service-Selection duties in a high operational tempo.</big>
<big>As an Indo-Caribbean Canadian, she was born in Guyana, South America and immigrated to Canada as a toddler. From a young age, dating back to elementary school to the present, Samantha has been a leader in diversity, inclusion and equity, always helping to amplify the voice of others and create sustainable change in organizations to build deeper respect and understanding for all humans. Samantha lives in the Ottawa area and spent some time in Toronto and Barbados during her Master’s degree in Communications and Culture. She is a passionate world traveller who has worked and studied in India, China, France and the Caribbean. Her daily mantra: Be the change you wish to see in the world. </big>
<big>Promoted to her current rank in 2024, Maj Mboumba-Hervé is now the PSO for the Command Army G1.</big>
=== <big>Meet our co-hosts</big> ===
=== <big>Meet our co-hosts</big> ===
====<big>Ryan Dawodharry, A/Deputy Director and Senior Counsel, National Litigation Sector, Department of Justice</big>====
====<big>'''Lieutenant-Colonel Jean-François (J-F) Moreau, Senior Operations Officer (J3) and the Head of Military Human Resources (J1), Materiel Group, Department of National Defence'''</big>====
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<big>After two summers in a private firm in downtown Vancouver, Ryan articled at Justice Canada in 2013. He began his career as counsel in the Public Safety Defence and Immigration portfolio before moving to the Criminal Law and International Assistance (CLIA) group in 2016.</big>
<big>LCol Moreau joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2000 as a Regular Officer Training Program candidate. Upon graduation from the Royal Military College in 2005 with a major in history with honours and completing his trade training at the Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre, he was posted to 2 Service Battalion in Petawawa as a troop commander and as the Administration Officer for both the Administration and Transport Company. After two years with the unit, he was posted to the Land Force Doctrine and Training System Headquarters in Kingston in 2007 as the Quartermaster. Subsequent postings in Kingston include logistics operations officer (J4 Ops) at the Canadian Forces Joint Headquarters and Adjutant at 1<sup>st</sup> Canadian Division Headquarters. Posted to Montreal in 2011, he was employed as the Deputy Commanding Officer of the Material Support Services (Tech Svcs) of 5 Area Support Group (ASG) and then was selected to become the Executive Assistant to the 5 ASG Commander in 2012. Following his completion of the Army Operations Course 30 in June 2014, he was posted to 2 Division Headquarters as the Logistics Planner (J4 Plans). LCol Moreau was promoted to major in 2015 and posted to the Canadian Joint Operations Command Headquarters in Ottawa as the Chief of Staff Support Operations Coordinator. He took command of the Support Squadron of the Canadian Joint Immediate Response Unit in Trenton in July of 2016 and after 3 years of command, he was selected to become the Senior Aide-de-Camp to the Governor General of Canada in 2019.</big>
<big>Ryan’s practice within CLIA focuses on extradition, mutual legal assistance and criminal law. He also serves as BC Regional Office’s Notice of Constitutional Question coordinator on criminal matters.</big>
<big>Outside of work, Ryan also mentors law students through the CBA and he is working towards completing UBC’s Anti-Racism certificate program by the end of this year. Ryan is a second generation Canadian with Kashmiri and Mauritian ancestry. He has been unsuccessful at convincing Justice to open a beach front office in Mauritius.</big>
<big>After his tour at Rideau Hall, he completed the Joint Command and Staff Program followed by a year at the Canadian Army Staff as the Logistics Operations Officer 2 (G4 Ops 2). LCol Moreau was promoted to his current rank in 2023 and has been employed in the Assistant Deputy Minister Materiel as both the Senior Operations Officer (J3) and the Head of Military Human Resources (J1). His operational deployments include the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) on Operation HESTIA in 2010 and a recent deployment once again to Haiti in support of Global Affairs’ Interdepartmental Task Force in 2023. LCol Moreau also had the opportunity to represent Canada and the CAF 3 times at the World Military Taekwondo Championships. He is now a squash enthusiast having won the once the CAF Championships and represented the CAF at the Canadian Team National Championships. He is married to Vanessa Bergeron, with whom he has two kids, Logan, 15 and Mila, 12.</big>
<big>Fluent in multiple languages, Jasmine possesses exceptional communication skills that enable her to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. She holds a Master’s degree in Criminology and Social Justice from Ryerson University and a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and Law from the University of Guelph-Humber, where she received multiple honors throughout her academic journey.</big>
====<big>'''Sailor 3rd Class Victor Wilson, Regional Senior Program Officer, Indigenous Services Canada, Reservist, Canadian Armed Forces'''</big>====
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<big>Victor Wilson is a dedicated Regional Senior Program Officer with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), where he focuses on enhancing the well-being of Indigenous communities in Alberta through effective programs and policies. Alongside his public service career, Victor is a Reservist with the Canadian Armed Forces, holding the rank of Sailor 3rd Class. His military experience brings valuable leadership, discipline, and teamwork skills to his professional life.</big>
<big>Currently, Jasmine works for Correctional Service Canada as an Executive Assistant at Grand Valley Institution, collaborating closely with the Senior Management team. Her previous roles within the organization have included serving as a Project Officer for Citizen Engagement and Ethnocultural Services, Policy and Information Sharing Specialist, Victim Services Officer, and Parole Officer. She has worked in Community Parole Offices, Regional and National Headquarters, and in many multilevel security prisons across Ontario, showcasing her deep understanding of complex issues in her field.</big>
<big>Originally from Nigeria, Victor holds a master’s in public Ethics and a Bachelor's in Conflict Studies, both conferred jointly by the University of Ottawa and Saint Paul University. He is actively involved in volunteer work and currently serves as Chair of the ISC-Alberta Region Black Employee Network, advocating for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In this role, he fosters professional development and cultural awareness for Black employees.</big>
<big>Jasmine is passionate about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and focuses on applying a Gender-Based Analysis (GBA) lens to her work. Beyond her professional endeavors, she volunteers as a Mentoring Case Worker at Youth Diversion, where she supports vulnerable youth through restorative justice techniques. Her versatile experience also includes roles in the financial sector, highlighting her adaptability across industries.</big>
<big>Victor is also a Peer Supporter with the ISC-Alberta Regional Wellness Committee, where he provides crucial support to colleagues, focusing on mental health and well-being. His commitment to public service, equity, and community building drives his work both within the Canadian Public Service and beyond.</big>
<big>Jasmine Swadia’s career is a testament to her dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in her community and advancing her field.</big>
<big>In his free time, Victor enjoys outdoor activities, attending cultural and community events, and connecting with diverse communities across Canada.</big>
== '''Mission: Ask Me Anything series''' ==
== '''<big>Mission: Ask Me Anything series</big>''' ==
<big>We recognize that individuals are composed of a multitude of layers that make us who we are. We do not fit easily in one box or another and we can’t be neatly counted. We represent the mosaic of Canada.</big>
<big>We recognize that individuals are composed of a multitude of layers that make us who we are. We do not fit easily in one box or another and we can’t be neatly counted. We represent the mosaic of Canada.</big>
<big>We know through diversity, that workplaces and communities are stronger, more successful, and resilient. And most important, it creates spaces of inclusion and fosters a sense of belonging at work where people feel valued.</big>
<big>We know through diversity, that workplaces and communities are stronger, more successful, and resilient. And most important, it creates spaces of inclusion and fosters a sense of belonging at work where people feel valued.</big>
<big>We encourage others to have courageous conversations with their peers. Use the monthly Ask Me Anything sessions as an opportunity to have brave conversations in your workplaces with your teams.</big>
<big>We encourage others to have courageous conversations with their peers. Use the monthly Ask Me Anything sessions as an opportunity to have brave conversations in your workplaces with your teams.</big>
<big>Here’s what you need to do:</big>
<big>Here’s what you need to do:</big>
* <big>Invite your leaders and colleagues in your organization to an Ask Me Anything watch party, tune in live and watch the session together. Make sure it’s in their calendars.</big>
* <big>Invite your leaders and colleagues in your organization to an Ask Me Anything watch party, tune in live and watch the session together. Make sure it’s on their calendar. </big>
* <big>Before the watch party, book an “After the AMA – Team Session” with your immediate team for the day after the event for 30-60 minutes. Share the resource guide and have these questions for discussion.</big>
* <big>Before the watch party, book an “After the AMA – Team Session” with your immediate team for the day after the event for 30-60 minutes. Share the resource guide and have these questions for discussion.</big>
<big>After the AMA: Team session discussion questions</big>
<big>'''After the AMA: Team session discussion questions'''</big>
# <big>What was my main takeaway? – Expand and share an amazing quote, story or moment</big>
# <big>What was my main takeaway? – Expand and share an amazing quote, story or moment</big>
# <big>What made me uncomfortable?</big>
# <big>What made me uncomfortable/ what was one of my blind spots?</big>
# <big>What is an example of systemic discrimination that I am aware of in my life?</big>
# <big>What is an example of systemic discrimination that I am aware of in my life?</big>
# <big>What am I not going to do anymore?</big>
# <big>What am I not going to do anymore?</big>
# <big>How can I use my voice/ influence? – both overtly/covertly</big>
# <big>How can I use my voice/influence? – both overtly/covertly</big>
# <big>Where am I going to dig in and learn more?</big>
# <big>Where am I going to dig in and learn more?</big>
# <big>How will I continue this conversation?</big>
# <big>How will I continue this conversation?</big>
=====<big>Thank you to our contributors</big>=====
=====<big>Thank you to our contributors</big>=====
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|Thank you to our contributors from across the Public Service of Canada – National Defence, Department of Justice, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Correctional Services Canada
|<big>Thank you to our contributors from across the Public Service of Canada – National Defence, Indigenous Services Canada</big>
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|MCs:
|<big>MCs:</big>
|Ryan Dawodharry and Jasmine Swadia
|<big>LCol Jean-François Moreau and S3 Victor Wilson</big>
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|Panellists:
|<big>Panellists:</big>
|Sancho Angulo, Stacey Ileleji, and Samantha Moonsammy
|<big>Maj Ryan Carter, LCol Adam Emond, and Maj Jangmi Mboumba-Hervé</big>
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|Production Team:
|<big>Production Team:</big>
|Lyrique Richards, Sarah Francescutti, Adele Dacres, Marika Brown, Charlene Lal
|<big>Lyrique Richards, Sarah Francescutti, Adele Dacres, Marika Brown, Samantha Moonsammy</big>
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==Session Recording==
== <big>Resource Guide</big> ==
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==Post Event Article==
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