Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Activist | Celebrated Actor
Michael J. Fox has one of the best-known faces in Hollywood. In addition to being recognized as a star in dozens of blockbuster films and highly rated television series, Fox is also recognized worldwide as the face of Parkinson’s disease, a condition he has lived with since 1991. A committed activist and the founder of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Fox speaks passionately and publically about the disease, from the need for more scientific research into the condition and the need for more support for those coping with it.
Fox became a household name when he debuted as the conservative Alex P. Keaton on NBC's enormously popular Family Ties (1982-89). During Fox's seven years with the show, he earned three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. He returned to television in 1996 with ABC's Spin City, portraying Michael Flaherty, New York's deputy mayor. Again, he won critical praise, garnering three Golden Globe Awards, one Emmy Award, three Emmy nominations, a GQ Man-of-the-Year Award (in the TV comedy category), a People's Choice Award, and two SAG Awards.
While busy on TV, Fox also found time to become an international film star, appearing in over a dozen features showcasing his keen ability to shift between comedy and drama. These include the Back to the Future trilogy, The Hard Way, Doc Hollywood, The Secret of My Success, Bright Lights, Big City, Light of Day, Teen Wolf, Casualties of War, Life With Mikey, For Love or Money, The American President, Greedy, The Frighteners, and Mars Attacks!
Fox is also a bestselling author of four memoirs: Lucky Man; Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist; A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future: Twists and Turns and Lessons Learned, and, his most recent, No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality.
Adam Grant Organizational Psychologist, The Wharton School of Business; Bestselling Author; Host: WorkLife, a TED Original Podcast
Adam Grant has been Wharton’s top-rated professor for seven years. He has been recognized as one of the world’s 10 most influential management thinkers and Fortune’s 40 under 40. He is the author of multiple #1 New York Times best-selling books that have sold over millions of copies and been translated into 35 languages: Give and Take, Originals, Option B, and Power Moves. His books have been praised by J.J. Abrams, Richard Branson, and Malcolm Gladwell. His newest book is Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know launched February 2021.
Grant’s TED talks on original thinkers and givers and takers have been viewed more than 20 million times. He received a standing ovation at TED in 2016 and was voted the audience’s favorite speaker at The Nantucket Project. His speaking and consulting clients include Google, the NBA, the Gates Foundation, and the World Economic Forum, where he has been honored as a Young Global Leader. He hosts “WorkLife”, a chart-topping TED original podcast; writes on work and psychology for The New York Times; and serves on the Defense Innovation Board at the Pentagon. He has over 3 million followers on social media and shares monthly insights in his newsletter, GRANTED.
He received his B.A. from Harvard and his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. Adam is a former magician and junior Olympic springboard diver.
Robin Roberts Co-Anchor ABC News’ Good Morning America + Best-Selling Author
Robin Roberts is co-anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Under her leadership, the broadcast has won five Emmy Awards for Outstanding Morning Program and the 2017 People’s Choice Award for Favorite Daytime TV Hosting Team. She has conducted interviews with countless newsmakers, musicians, authors, athletes and celebrities. Additionally, Roberts has done extensive reporting around the globe. Roberts has been honored with the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame, the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame and named one of Glamour’s Women of the Year. She has also been on the Hollywood Reporter’s New York Power List multiple times. She was voted the “Most Trusted Person on Television” by a Reader’s Digest poll in 2013. Roberts launched her new production company, Rock’n Robin Productions in September 2014, which creates original broadcast and digital programming for ABC and other networks.
Christine Sinclair Captain, Canadian Women’s Gold Medal Soccer Team | Three-Time Olympic Medalist
Christine Sinclair scored her first international goal at the age of 16, competing in the 2000 Algarve Cup. Since then, she has become the all-time leading scorer in the history of international soccer. She’s been named Canadian Female Soccer Player of the Year 14 times, nominated seven times for FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year, and, as the captain of the Canadian Women’s Soccer Team, has won three Olympic medals, including a history-making gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Off the field, Sinclair shares her enthusiasm for sport and her secrets of success with audiences everywhere.
Sinclair is an officer of the Order of Canada and was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame, among many other honours. She’s known for her grit and humble character as much as her exceptional talent. In 2011 she broke her nose in Canada’s opening match of the Women’s World Cup, refused treatment, and played the rest of the tournament wearing a face mask. As the Canadian Women’s Soccer Team’s leading scorer at the 2012 London Olympics, she earned the honour of being Canada’s closing ceremony flag bearer.
Off the soccer pitch, Sinclair is an ambassador for the MS Society of Canada and vocal advocate for gender equality.
John Herdman Head Coach, Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team
As the former Head Coach of the Canadian Women’s Soccer Team, John Herdman took a group once called a “struggling squad” to one that has captured the hearts and minds of Canadians. Under his leadership, the team won two back-to-back bronze medals at the Olympic Games, and a gold medal at the Pan Am Games ― the first Pan Am gold in Canadian soccer history. In his riveting talks, Herdman explains the importance of vision, passion, and discipline to achieve success, whether it’s on the field or in the office. In addition to their Olympic and Pan Am success, in 2015, the Canadian Women's Team enjoyed a top-six finish at the Women's World Cup Canada.
In January 2018, Herdman made history once more when he transitioned to become the Head Coach of the Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team ― the first person to ever have led both line-ups. Heavily decorated, Herdman and the team won the CONCACAF Outstanding Performance Award and, in 2017, he won the Jack Donohue Coach of the Year Award.
Prior to leading the Canadian teams, Herdman was the former head coach of the New Zealand Women's National Football team from 2006-2011, where his players saw competition at the FIFA Women's World Cups in 2007 and 2011, and at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Herdman also held the position of New Zealand's Director of Football Development, where he introduced changes that have revolutionized how soccer is organized and delivered with his award-winning "Whole of Football Plan".
Sukhinder Singh Cassidy Technology Executive, Entrepreneur & Author
Sukhinder Singh Cassidy is a leading technology executive and entrepreneur, board member, and investor with 25 years of experience founding and helping to scale companies, including Google and Amazon. Most recently, she served as president of StubHub. She is a former financial analyst, the founder and chairman of theBoardlist, Co-founder of Yodlee, and author of Choose Possibility: Take Risks and Thrive (Even When You Fail).
James O’Sullivan President & CEO, IGM Financial
Damon Murchison President & CEO, IG Wealth Management
Mark Kinzel Vice Chair, IG Wealth Management
Jeff Carney
Mary Callahan Erdoes CEO, JPMorgan Chase’s Asset & Wealth Management
Mary Callahan Erdoes is Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase's Asset & Wealth Management line of business — one of the largest and most respected investment managers and private banks in the world, with $3.4 trillion in client assets and a 200-year-old legacy as a trusted fiduciary to corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. Since joining the firm 20 years ago, Erdoes has held senior roles across Asset & Wealth Management before becoming its CEO in 2009 and joining the JPMorgan Chase Operating Committee, the firm's most senior management team.
Erdoes serves on the boards of the U.S.-China Business Council and the Robin Hood Foundation of New York City. She is also a board member of Georgetown University, where she earned her Mathematics undergraduate degree, and serves on the Global Advisory Council of Harvard University, where she received her MBA.
Erdoes lives in New York City with her husband and three daughters.
Climate change poses serious risks to our planet and has the potential to have far reaching impacts on investors. At the same time, the transition to a low carbon global economy will create tremendous investment opportunities. Join the heads of Sustainable Investing from a few of our leading global asset managers for an expert panel to understand how they are navigating this continuously evolving and complex landscape.
Nathalie Godbout Vice President, Investments & Product Management
Katherine Collins CFA, MTS, Head of Sustainable Investing, Putnam Investments
Ms. Collins is Head of Sustainable Investing. She is responsible for leading Putnam's investment research, strategy implementation, and thought leadership on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. Ms. Collins collaborates with portfolio managers and analysts on ESG integration, assessing the fundamental relevance of ESG issues at a security level, and the potential for alpha generation and risk mitigation at a portfolio level. In addition, she is a portfolio manager of Putnam Sustainable Future Fund and Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund. Ms. Collins joined Putnam in 2017 and has been in the investment industry since 1990.
A recognized thought leader, Ms. Collins provides analysis on current and emerging trends in sustainable investing. She is the author of The Nature of Investing: Resilient Investment Strategies through Biomimicry. In 2009, Ms. Collins founded Honeybee Capital, an independent investment research firm focused on sustainable investment issues.
Ms. Collins is the Chair of Putnam’s ESG Committee, which leads ESG initiatives across the firm. She also serves on numerous boards, including Last Mile Health, Santa Fe Institute, Omega Institute, and Harvard Divinity School Dean's Council.
Fate Saghir CPA, Head of Sustainable, Responsible & Impact Investing, Mackenzie Investments
Fate Saghir is Head of Sustainable, Responsible, Impact (SRI) Investing for Mackenzie Investments. In this newly established role, Fate will drive a cohesive SRI strategy across the organization to ensure Mackenzie is positioned as a leader in this evolving and impactful space. Leading the development of new initiatives and supporting the expansion of existing ESG / SRI initiatives and solutions, Fate will bring thought leadership, education and tools to institutional clients, advisors and investors.
Fate has over 15 years’ experience building new mandates through the development of strategic insights, her strong client orientation and an innovative mindset.
Fate worked internationally in Dubai, UAE and Virginia, US fueling her diverse experience. Her strengths extend to finding unique ways to uncover business value, developing effective strategies, and a collaborative leadership style. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace is exhibited through her participation in mentorship programs such as Women in Leadership. She also participated in the True Patriot Love first all-women’s expedition in Baffin Island in April 2019, trekking over 100km to raise $1 Million for Veterans and military families.
Fate has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Windsor and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA).
Casey C. Clark CFA, Managing Director, Global Head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investments, and Portfolio Manager, Rockefeller Asset Management
Casey C. Clark, CFA, is a Managing Director, Global Head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investments, and Portfolio Manager for Rockefeller Asset Management. Mr. Clark leads ESG research & engagement efforts across investment strategies within Rockefeller Asset Management and serves as a Portfolio Manager on thematic equity offerings, including Rockefeller’s Climate Solutions Strategy and the Credit Suisse RockefellerSM Ocean Engagement Strategy. In this role, he is responsible for helping to generate alpha and positive outcomes while overseeing a team that specializes across three core ESG-integrated functions: (1) Fundamental research, (2) Quantitative research and (3) Shareholder engagement. Prior to joining Rockefeller in 2019, Mr. Clark worked as Managing Director and Director of Sustainable and Impact Investing at Glenmede, where he helped launch and build Glenmede’s sustainable and impact investing business.
Mr. Clark has authored numerous investment and sustainability-related publications and is often featured in several print and broadcast media segments. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, earned his MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University and retains the Charter Financial Analyst® charterholder designation. Mr. Clark is also an Advisor to NYU Stern’s Center for Sustainable Business.
Cindy Viner
Division Director,
RO Halifax
Scott Belimisca
Financial Consultant,
RO Edmonton Gateway
Chantal Barriault-Craig
Financial Consultant,
RO Greater Barrie
Marie-Claude Lavallée
Marie-Claude Lavallée is one of Quebec’s most well-known media personalities. For three decades her work on Radio-Canada, the French-language service of the CBC made her a household name in Quebec as a reporter, anchor and interviewer. She is currently the host of le Québec Maintenant on 98.5FM Montreal.
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