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Speed Mentoring
WHAT:
These 90-minute sessions of virtual, structured speed mentoring, will allow groups of 4-5 mentees to meet with one mentor for 20 minutes at a time (through Zoom breakout rooms). There will be three rounds of networking per session.
Resources
Sample Questions for Speed Mentoring Sessions
Mentee Speed Mentoring Instructions
Mentor Speed Mentoring Instructions
WHO:
All public servants are invited to be mentees.
WHEN:
- Session 1 (English): Wednesday, January 24 from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. EST
- Session 2 (French): Wednesday, January 24 from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. EST
- Session 3 (English): Wednesday, January 31 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. EST
WHERE:
Online, via Zoom.
MENTEE REGISTRATION:
- Session 1 (Registration full)
- Session 3 (Registration full)
MENTOR REGISTRATION:
Mentors:
Session 1
| Alexandra Shaw | Craig Moore | Christopher Valiquet | Isa David | Darryl Sato | Laura Billings |
| Stephanie Drouin | Josee Rivest | Holly Palen | Hayat Looye | Jon Hoogerdyk | Mary Baldassini |
| Pamela James | Rachelle Dean | Michelle Lucas | Roger Sehra | Demian Martin | Danielle Aubin |
| Cynthia Shelswell | Alexandre Contreras | Jason Fox | Misbah Nasser | Rachel Cyr | Yuyuan Chen |
| Robyn Atkinson | Sarah Scott | Elisha Kapell-Seguin | Sana Abou-Shaaban | John Medcof | Paul Tanguay |
| John Paul Lamberti | Susan Drysdale | Jean Cardinal | Chalini Wijesinha | Massimo Rende |
Session 2
| Jean-François Savard | Félicie Hassika | Nadine LeBlanc | Sébastien Fleurant | Camille Beausoleil | Marie-Annick Amyot |
| Jean-Pierre Shamvu | Stella Pomirlean | Nathalie Letendre | Jason Morris-Jung | Danielle Aubin | Catherine Le Blanc |
| Cynthia Shelswell | Alexandre Contreras | Jason Fox | Rachel Cyr | Yuyuan Chen | John Paul Lamberti |
| Jean Cardinal | Ioana Finichiu | Paul Gaskin | Anna Classen | Taylor Ambler | Martine Cantin |
| Bridget Anderson | Nandini Srikantiah | Charlene Chubbs | Kathleen Williams | John Marquis | Alexandre Contreras |
| Jason Fox | Misbah Naseer | Rachel Cyr | Yuyuan Chen | Robyn Atkinson | Sarah Scott |
| Elisha Kapell-Seguin | Sana Abou-Shaaban | John Medcof | Paul Tanguay | John Paul Lamberti | Ioana Finichiu |
| Paul Gaskin | Stephen MacDonald | Barbara van Vugt | Brooke Kassen | Simon Cardinal | Tonina Simeone |
| Lisa DeMoor | Darcy Fraser | Christina Janzen | Jordan Mah | Alyssa Herage | Brett Bush |
| Sanjay Jeganathan | Sathy Paskaran | Manmeet Anand | Katie Donnelly O'Neill | Jenelle Power | Susan Drysdale |
Mentor Biographies
| Name | Position | Department | Biography |
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| Catherine Le Blanc | Deputy Project Manager - Technical, Program Icebreakers, Major Projects | DFO | Catherine Le Blanc did a master's degree in project management at UQO, in addition to having completed a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal. After working in consulting engineering for 4 years, she joined the Canadian Coast Guard as a project engineer. Manager since 2018, Catherine continued her professional development by participating in numerous training courses offered by the Canada School of Public Service, and by contributing to several initiatives in the “Shipbuilding and material” sector. Finally, Catherine is a proud mom of 2 boys. She loves cooking and doing outdoor activities with her family. |
| Darryl Sato | Director General, HR to Pay Operations | PSPC | Darryl Sato is the Senior Director of Service Delivery Management, Citizen and Business Branch at Shared Services Canada (SSC). The recent COVID-19 pandemic required a shift in approach to service delivery where ESDC was central to the delivery of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. Darryl led the efforts to develop new processes through the implementation of a War Room to ensure that ESDC was able to deliver these critical services to Canadians.
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| Jean Cardinal
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Director, Open Government | TBS | Jean Cardinal is currently the Director of Open Government at Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
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| Jean-François Savard | Manager Security and Chief Security Officer, Corporate Operations and Programs Sector | FINTRAC | Jean-François Savard (JF) joined the Canadian Forces in June 1982 and after close to 25 years in the Military Police and achieving the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, he transferred to the Public Service as the Departmental Security Officer of Agriculture and Agrifood Canada in January 2007. In September 2019 he transferred to his current position as Chief Security Officer of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada. Throughout his career JF has been a strong proponent of leadership development for himself and his teams. He recently gained the designation of Certified Professional Coach (CPC) from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) and will transition into retirement in mid-2024 whereupon he will continue to coach and mentor current and aspiring leaders. |
| Peggy Sun
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Director, Office of the ADM, Settlement and Integration Sector | IRCC | Peggy (she, her | elle, la) is the Director of Corporate Affairs and Resource Management in the Settlement, Integration and Francophone Affairs sector at IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada). Passionate about public service and lifelong learning, she has more than 20 years of federal experience, mostly in policy, and more recently in coordination, engagement, operations and corporate roles. Peggy is an inclusive and collaborative leader, focused on people and sharing knowledge. Since joining IRCC in 2010, she has worked on priorities such as citizenship and in-Canada responses to humanitarian crises. Prior to IRCC, she gained valuable experience at the Departments of Justice, Employment and Social Development Canada, Canadian Heritage and Policy Horizons. She holds a Master of Arts in Public Administration and an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Carleton University. Peggy was part of the first cohort of the Mosaic Leadership Development Program. LinkedIn profile: Peggy Sun |
| Alexandre Conteras | Chief of Staff to the President | CSPS | Alexandre Contreras is a seasoned manager and executive in the public service, having mostly held leadership positions in various multidisciplinary teams. Throughout his career, he has developed a strong passion for leadership, stakeholder engagement, team development, relationship building, as well as project management. As a strong advocate for diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and mental health, Alexandre is dedicated to promoting and supporting these values in all of his professional endeavours. Whether he is leading a team, coaching a mentee or building partnerships, he always strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of his team and his stakeholders. LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrecontreras/ |
| Jason Fox | Director, Research and Strategy, Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer | TBS | Jason has over 20 years of experience as a public servant in various Human Resources roles and functions. He joined he public service as a Learning Advisor at the Department of National Defence and has worked as Senior Advisor at the Privy Council Office (Public Service Renewal Secretariat) and Director of Human Capital Strategies at the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. He is currently Director, Research and Strategy at the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer in the Strategic Directions and Digital Solutions Sector. |
| Jordan Mah | Executive Director, Business Expertise, Benefits Delivery Services Branch | Services Canada, Western Region | Jordan is an Executive Director, Business Expertise, in the Benefits Delivery Services Branch with Service Canada in the Western-Territories region. He joined Service Canada in January 2022 and is in Vancouver, BC. He provides executive leadership over the strategic planning and implementation of new initiatives, processes, and interventions - inclusive of quality review, strategic workload management, training, and transition to transformation – related to the delivery of the Employment Insurance (EI) Program, including the Specialized Call Centre for EI, in Western and Northern Canada. Regionally, he is the Senior Executive Table liaison for the DG Real Property Committee, and nationally, he is the vice-chair of the Integrated Executive Expertise Forum. |
| Jenelle Power | Director General, Program Delivery Branch | Service Canada, Atlantic Region | Jenelle Power is the Director General of the Program Delivery Branch in Service Canada’s Atlantic Region. Prior to taking on this role, she was the Chief of Staff for Service Canada’s Chief Operating Officer. Before joining Service Canada, Jenelle spent her career within the safety and security portfolio at Correctional Service of Canada, Public Safety Canada, Transport Canada, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. She has experience working in research, policy, and operations, as well as spending a significant period of her career in senior advisor roles. |
| Christina Janzen | a/Deputy Warden, Pacific Institution | CSC | Christina currently works for the Correctional Service of Canada as the acting Deputy Warden at Pacific Institution. Pacific Institution, otherwise known as PIRTC is a multi-level institution that holds the Regional Assessment and Reception centre, and the Regional Treatment centre (hospital) for federally incarcerated male offenders, in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Christina has over 20 years combined experience working in Corrections – 5 of which was working as a Probation Officer for Provincial Community Corrections, and 15 years has been spent working for CSC, in a variety of different interventions role, including Assistant Warden, Interventions, Operations and rotating through a/Deputy Warden for last 2 years. Christina has worked at 5 different Institutions within the Pacific Region, including a Women’s institution, and has also had experience working at Regional Headquarters (RHQ). Her mantra is work-variety is the spice of life. Lastly Christina has a Masters in Criminology. |
| Sarah Scott | Manager, Service, Innovation, and Integration Branch | CRA | Sarah started her career in the CRA as a student in 2018. She has worked in several areas in the Agency, including communications, program evaluation, strategic planning, and digital transformation. In 2023, Sarah was accepted into the CRA's Agency Leadership Development Program: a program designed to strengthen the leadership capacity of the Agency through accelerated development. She is currently on her first assignment in the ALDP, as a Manager in the Service, Innovation, and Integration Branch. Sarah has also been involved in Young Professionals Networks (YPN): she was the CRA's National Chair from 2020-2022, and is currently the Co-chair for the National Capital Region YPN. |
| Rachelle Dean | Manager, Foreign Investment Review and Economic Security Branch | ISED | Rachelle has 25 years of experience in the federal government in a variety of roles and departments, including 16 years in policy - this means she knows a little about a lot of things. She has been with ISED for the last 7.5 years. Rachelle joined the Foreign Investment Review and Economic Security Branch in February 2022, and her focus is economic security policy and what this means for ISED. In her free time, she is a voracious reader and is always ready with a book recommendation. |
| Susan Drysdale | Director, Managers' Community Network | PSPC | Susan began her career in 2002 at Statistic Canada in Ottawa, Ontario. Working in international trade initially delivering trade statistics to external clients (on CD-ROM), she moved to the Ontario Region and continued to work in client services at Statistic Canada. While in the Ontario Region, Susan worked at Citizenship and Immigration Canada as a executive assistant, and then took a promotion at Canada Revenue Agency. While working at CRA for 3 years, Susan was responsible for HR files, financial reporting, official languages and management learning and development. In 2010, Susan started her management career at Natural Resources Canada in Hamilton, Ontario. Susan managed finance and administration, health and safety, security, H.R, real property, shipping and receiving and IT/IM. The typical regional manager. Susan spent 13 years in the Ontario Region in various roles.
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| Lisa DeMoor | Director, Community Lands Development Directorate | ISC | Lisa DeMoor is the Director of the Community Lands Development Directorate at Indigenous Services Canada, which supports First Nations partners and communities to take on greater control and governance over their reserve lands.
Prior to joining Indigenous Services Canada in 2019, Lisa spent four years as an analyst with the Privy Council Office, where she focused on portfolios related to Indigenous Affairs, Canadian Heritage and the Status of Women. From 2015-2018, Lisa was the lead PCO analyst responsible for establishing and responding to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Lisa started her public service career in 2008, working with the Canadian International Development Agency, later Global Affairs Canada, as a health policy analyst. After supporting the development of the G8 Muskoka Initiative for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health in 2010, Lisa had the privilege of being posted to the Canadian High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria, from 2012-2014. There, she supported programming and policy dialogue with the Government of Nigeria and other partners related to Canada’s health-sector development assistance. Lisa has a Master’s degree from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, and a Bachelor’s in Politics, History and Economics from the King’s University in Edmonton. She is originally from British Columbia, but now lives in Ottawa with her husband Dan, and ridiculously cute dogs, Beacon and Nova. |
| Craig Moore | A/Team Lead, Transformation Enablement, Enterprise Transformation Directorate | SSC | Craig (he/him/il) is currently the acting Team Lead, Transformation Enablement with the Enterprise Transformation Directorate at SSC. Previously he served from Nova Scotia for DND’s Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre, and Chief Professional Culture and Conduct (CPCC). He started his indeterminate public service career at Veterans Affairs Canada, but before that was an FSWEP student in Ottawa within the security branch at Health Canada. He served 15 years in the Canadian Armed Forces reserve working in public affairs, and instruction. Craig has an undergraduate degree and graduate degree in psychology and is a certified change management practitioner, scrum master (PSM 1), and project management professional (PMP). |
| Elisha Kapell-Seguin | Director, Domestic Network West Citizenship and Immigration Operations | IRCC | Elisha Kapell-Seguin, based in Winnipeg, MB, presently serves as the Director for Domestic Network West Citizenship and Immigration Operations. With a career spanning more than two decades with the federal government, she embarked on her professional journey as an FSWEP student, demonstrating a commitment to excellence from the outset.
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| Nandini Srikantiah | Director General, Commercial and Trade Branch | CBSA | Nandini Srikantiah began her career at Nortel Networks where she developed cutting-edge software and soon realized that, alongside the bits and bytes, it was really project management that fueled her. Her professional experience spans 30 years across public, private and academic sectors in Canada and internationally. She has extensive experience spearheading multi-billion dollar complex acquisition projects within DND for the Canadian Army, the Canadian Navy and within the Australian Defence Organization as an Exchange Officer.
Ms. Srikantiah is a recognized fellow of the International Centre for Complex Project Management and launched the Telfer School of Management's innovative Masters Program specializing in Complex Project Leadership. As Director General for Real Property and Service Integration, Nandini was responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency’s entire office suite portfolio and real property services nation-wide. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Nandini was asked to develop a vision and lead CRA’s most horizontal transformation – “The Journey to Hybrid”. Her leadership efforts attained tremendous recognition at the 2023 Canadian HR Awards with CRA winning the Award for Best Remote Work Strategy! She is currently at the CBSA as a DG in the Commercial and Trade Branch – learning all about the intricacies of freely importing and exporting goods and services while keeping Canadians safe. |
| Josée Rivest | Inspection Manager, Operations | CFIA | Josée Rivest has been a federal public servant for approximately 20 years. She has held several management positions at the EX minus 01 level with the Correctional service of Canada in Human resources managing staffing, labour relations and recruitment portfolios. Since 2020, she has been working with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as an Inspection Manager in operations in New-Brunswick and leads a team of 60 employees. Josée holds a master`s degree in Business Administration from l’Université de Moncton, Moncton, NB. She enjoys collaborating and working with others to solve issues and contribute to key government initiatives. |
| Alyssa Herage | Chief of Staff, President's Office | CBSA | Alyssa Herage has worked for the Government of Canada for 21 years in various policy, corporate and program roles, mainly at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. She joined the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in 2019 as the Director/Executive Director of Travellers Policy and Program Development. In that role, Alyssa was responsible for the Preclearance program, Trusted Traveller programs, and other traveller facilitation initiatives in the air, land, rail and marine modes. She was also the Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador for Travellers Branch. In 2022, Alyssa was named as the Chief of Staff to the President of the CBSA. Alyssa also has two children who keep her busy with their activities at all other times!
LinkedIn profile: Alyssa Herage (she/her/elle) |
| Misbah Naseer | Manager, Results and Performance Measurement in the Chief Finances | ISC | Misbah Naseer is the Manager for Results and Performance Measurement in the Chief Finances, Results and Delivery Officer Sector of Indigenous Services Canada. With extensive experience in project management, litigation and Settlement Agreements, policy analysis as well as corporate planning and reporting from work positions located in both regions and headquarters, Misbah brings a unique perspective to the Management table. She has had the privilege of serving Indigenous Peoples of Canada throughout her thirteen years of public service which has not only enriched her cultural competency but has also guided her in creating an inclusive work environment welcoming multiple points of view.
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| Roger Sehra | Assistant Warden Operations | CSC | Roger Sehra is employed with the Correctional Service of Canada within a medium Security Facility for male offenders. Roger has worked with CSC for the past 24 years starting as an entry level Correctional Officer and currently occupying the position of Assistant Warden Operations.
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| Brett Bush | Executive Director, Immigration and Asylum Policy Innovation Division | CBSA | Brett obtained a Bachelors of Physical Education from Brock University in 1990 as he was originally intending to be a teacher.
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| Isa David | Manager, Digital Talent Development, Office of the Chief Information Officer | TBS |
Outside of her work, Isa volunteers much of her time as Team Lead of Emergency Response Services for the Canadian Red Cross in Quebec.
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| Barbara Van Vugt | District Director, Community Corrections BC/Yukon area | CSC | Barb is the District Director for Community Corrections BC/Yukon area with the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) in Abbotsford, BC. She began her career in the public service working for CSC as a Correctional Officer at Matsqui Institution in 1994. Following that she spent several years as a Parole Officer at Matsqui Institution and the Regional Reception Assessment Centre. From 2000 to 2006 she worked in various Project Management roles within the Performance Assurance sector at Regional Headquarters, overseeing Investigations, Audits and Performance Management.
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| Christopher Valiquet | Director, GC Data Community | CSPS | Christopher Valiquet is the founding Director of the Government of Canada Data Community at the Canada School of Public Service. He is dedicated to building connections and solutions that help the federal public service to harness data for better decisions and operations.
Prior to this, he served as Senior Advisor at the Privy Council Office, where he supported the Prime Minister, Cabinet and the Clerk in navigating transition, setting priorities, defining policy and tracking implementation. Christopher began his public service career at the Office of the Auditor General over eighteen years ago. He then held progressively senior positions at Treasury Board Secretariat and Natural Resources Canada. His work has focused on improving economic competitiveness, environmental performance, social outcomes and the efficiency of government. Christopher earned his BA (Honours) in International Development from the University of Guelph, and his MA in Public Policy and Administration from Concordia University. |
| Danielle Aubin | Senior Director, Transformative Indigenous Procurement Strategy | ISC | Danielle has led the Transformative Indigenous Procurement Strategy Directorate at Indigenous Services Canada since 2021.
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| Jon Hoogerdyk | Regional Lead for British Columbia and Yukon | NMC | Jon Hoogerdyk started his adventure with the NMC on October 23, 2023 as the new Regional Lead for British Columbia and Yukon. Jon previously worked for the Correctional Service of Canada where he worked as Manager, Assessment and Intervention, and has been with CSC for 25 years where his focus was Public Safety and safe reintegration of offenders within the community.
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| Laura Billings | Manager, Ontario Region's Business Compliance Division | CRA | Laura Billings is a 1995 graduate of McMaster University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Biology and a Minor in English.
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| Katie Donnelly O'Neil | A/Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Affairs and Communications Branch | ECCC | Katie Donnelly O’Neill is currently acting Assistant Deputy Minister of the Public Affairs and Communications Branch at Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). She is passionate about providing accessible information to Canadians through innovative and inclusive channels.
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