Cory graduated with a first class honours degree in international development and economics from Dalhousie University with certificates in intercultural communication and indigenous studies, where they won the green impact award. In 2024, they graduated from John Molson School of Business with a diploma in business administration. Cory has worked in the nonprofit sphere since 2017 with a focus on finance, operations, and business development for youth-focused organizations. Her passions revolve around climate justice, food security, LGBTQ+ social justice, mental health, and empowering/supporting youth to be change makers in their communities.

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James is someone who believes in people, especially the power and hope of youth.  He has benefited from living and working in multiple countries, communities, and cultures, and this lived experience helps him to empathise with a diversity of perspectives.  He is often asked to convene and connect to mainstream environmental education and amplify impact.

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Clint is currently the President of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE), having previously served five years as Vice-President with the CTF/FCE Executive. Clint has represented Canadian educators both nationally and internationally. Notably, he led the CTF/FCE delegation at the Education International World Congress in Bangkok in 2019 and participated as a delegate in the 2023 and 2024 Congress.

Clint’s journey in union leadership began at the local level, where he served as President of the Chilliwack Teachers’ Association from 2012 to 2015. His skills in negotiation and governance propelled him to the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) Executive Committee, where he held positions as Second Vice-President and then First Vice-President before being elected President in 2022. Throughout his three terms as President, he guided the organization through significant political and social challenges, consistently prioritizing the voices of teachers and upholding the values of inclusive public education.

Clint is widely recognized for his collaborative leadership style and his strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. With a clear vision and a principled approach, he remains focused on strengthening the teaching profession and empowering teachers and education workers across Canada to shape the future of public education.

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In addition to her professional achievements, Priya has dedicated much of the last two decades to volunteering as a board member with various charities that offer essential services to her local community, including a focus on marginalized communities. Notable organizations she has supported in governance include Interval House of Hamilton and Casey House. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for her children’s daycare, reflecting her commitment to supporting family-friendly initiatives. Priya lives in Mississauga with her husband and two children.

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As a first-generation Canadian, Anjum leverages her expertise in public policy, programming, and board governance to be a catalyst and champion for social impact and economic inclusion in Canada and globally. A convenor and community builder, Anjum has spent the last 15 years advancing equity and access to opportunity for children and youth from diverse communities. With an interest in global affairs, Anjum has lived, worked, and travelled to over 25 countries.

Anjum is the Inaugural Director of Youth Leadership & Policy Advocacy at Plan International Canada, a global development and humanitarian organization focused on children’s rights and equality for girls. Anjum leads Team PLAY (Policy, Leadership, Advocacy, and Youth), a group of passionate change-makers, youth programming specialists, and policy advocates. The team works with young people across Canada to activate their global citizenship and unlock their leadership potential as well as engages in advocacy to influence Canadian and global decision-makers such as parliamentarians, UN agencies, and multilateral institutions.

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