{"id":3731,"date":"2024-08-14T15:29:10","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T18:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/?page_id=3731"},"modified":"2026-05-08T11:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T14:14:09","slug":"ourpeople","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/fr\/ourpeople\/","title":{"rendered":"Our People"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--link_hover_color: var(--awb-color5);--link_color: var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:34px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:14px;--awb-spacing-right-large:calc( 0.016 * calc( 100% - 0px ) );--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:calc( 0.014 * calc( 100% - 0px ) );--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:40px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Founders &amp; Advisors<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The leaders, visionaries, and supporters guiding the Pond-Deshpande Centre journey<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--link_hover_color: var(--awb-color5);--link_color: var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 125;--awb-object-position:46% 0%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Gerry Pond Headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gerry-Pond-Headshot.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3765 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gerry-Pond-Headshot-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gerry-Pond-Headshot-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gerry-Pond-Headshot-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gerry-Pond-Headshot-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Gerry-Pond-Headshot.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-1 modalgerrypond\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-1\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Gerry Pond<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\" style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Gerry Pond has over 45 years of in-depth experience in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. As the CEO of NBTel and the President of its successor, Aliant Telecom, he was at the helm during a period of significant deregulation in the Canadian industry. Under his innovative leadership, NBTel emerged as an international ICT leader. Born in Quebec and raised in New Brunswick, Gerry Pond\u2019s educational achievements include a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New Brunswick; Organizational Effectiveness Program, Harvard University; Executive Program, McGill University; and Senior Executive\u2019s Program, University of Western Ontario.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Pond is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Mariner Partners Inc., and has co-founded a number of successful ICT start-ups in Atlantic Canada, including iMagicTV, Q1 Labs, Brovada Technologies, Radian6, Shift Energy and Cirrus9. He is also the Co-Founder of Propel ICT, a start-up accelerator, the Co-Founder of the Pond-Deshpande Centre at the University of New Brunswick, and the Co-Founder and Chairman of East Valley Ventures, an incubator for Atlantic Canadian start-up companies with a mission of helping passionate entrepreneurs launch meaningful and enduring technology companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Gerry Pond has received many honours, both regionally and nationally, including the prestigious1997 Canadian Information Productivity Association (CIPA) Innovator of the Year and Hall of Fame, the NB Knowledge Industry Recognition and Achievement (KIRA) Awards Person of the Year in 2002, the 2003 Queen\u2019s Golden Jubilee Medal, Atlantic Business Magazine\u2019s Top 50 CEO Award in Atlantic Canada in 2003 and 2005, an Honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of New Brunswick, and an Honorary Doctor of Commerce from Saint Mary\u2019s University. For his tireless contribution to regional economic development, he was inducted into the New Brunswick Business Hall of Fame in October 2007.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">An inspiring innovator and social entrepreneur, Gerry Pond also earned recognition as 2011 Canadian Angel of the Year from Techvibes &amp; KPMG. In 2012, he received the 2012 Red Cross Humanitarian Award for New Brunswick. He was twice honoured in 2013, first by The Learning Partnership as a Champion of Public Education, and then as the recipient of the Order of New Brunswick for his innovative spirit and critical contribution to many of New Brunswick\u2019s IT and telecommunications success stories. At the 2014 Canadian Startup Awards, Gerry Pond\u2019s passion for supporting innovation and entrepreneurship was recognized with the prestigious WolfBlass Lifetime Achievement Award.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">He was awarded the first-ever Business Development Bank of Canada Entrepreneurship Champion \u2013 a national award that recognizes the achievement of a Canadian entrepreneur and community leader who has created and grown one or many successful small or medium-sized businesses while significantly contributing to the prosperity of the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem. Most recently, Gerry was appointed to the Order of Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms ease;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-transform-parent-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-filter:opacity(0%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-parent-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Gerry Pond<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Co-Founder<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modalgerrypond\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 125;--awb-object-position:46% 0%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Desh Deshapande Headshot-2\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Desh-Deshapande-Headshot-2.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3767 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Desh-Deshapande-Headshot-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Desh-Deshapande-Headshot-2-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Desh-Deshapande-Headshot-2-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Desh-Deshapande-Headshot-2-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Desh-Deshapande-Headshot-2.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-2 modalgururajdeshpande\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-2\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Gururaj Desh Deshpande<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gururaj \u201cDesh\u201d Deshpande is the President and Chairman of Sparta Group LLC, a family investment office and is also the Chairman of Tejas Networks. Dr. Deshpande has pursued an entrepreneurial career for the last three decades. He is involved either as the founder, a founding investor or chairman of several companies including Cascade Communications, Sycamore Networks, Coral Networks, Tejas Networks, Cimaron, Webdialogs, Airvana, Sandstone Capital, A123 Systems and Curata. Dr. Deshpande lives in Boston and serves as a life member of the MIT Corporation, and his support has made possible MIT\u2019s Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation. Leveraging the experience gained at the MIT Center, the Deshpande Foundation has facilitated the set up of three other centers; Deshpande Center for Social Entrepreneurship in India, Merrimack Valley Sandbox in Lowell\/Lawrence Massachusetts and Pond-Deshpande Center at the University of New Brunswick in Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #5d666f;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dr. Deshpande holds a B. Tech. in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology \u2013 Madras, an M.E. from the University of New Brunswick in Canada, and Ph.D. from Queens University in Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #5d666f;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Deshpande co-chaired a National Council to support President Obama\u2019s innovation and entrepreneurship strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms ease;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-transform-parent-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-filter:opacity(0%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-parent-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Gururaj &#8216;Desh&#8217; Deshpande<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Co-Founder<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modalgururajdeshpande\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:1px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 125;--awb-object-position:46% 0%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Jaishree Deshapande Headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jaishree-Deshapande-Headshot.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3769 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jaishree-Deshapande-Headshot-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jaishree-Deshapande-Headshot-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jaishree-Deshapande-Headshot-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jaishree-Deshapande-Headshot-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Jaishree-Deshapande-Headshot.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-3 modaljaishreedeshpande\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-3\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Jaishree Deshpande<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\" style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Jaishree Deshpande is the Treasurer of Sparta Group LLC, and a founder of the Deshpande Foundation. The Deshpande Foundation fosters social entrepreneurship by supporting a variety of non-profit organizations in India working in the areas of health, education, microcredit and agriculture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\" style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2); background-color: var(--awb-background,#fff); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">Jaishree and her husband supported the founding of The Deshpande Center at the MIT School of Engineering in 2002 to increase the impact of MIT technologies in the marketplace. She currently serves as a Trustee for the Museum of Science and is involved with HESTIA Fund \u2013 a fund established to support quality after school programming for low-income children. Jaishree Deshpande worked for the Indian Space Research Organization in Bangalore, India until 1980 before moving to Canada. She worked for several Massachusetts companies and taught courses in computer science. She received a Master of Science in Physics in 1975 from the Indian Institute of Technologies (IIT), Madras, India. She also received a Master in Computer Science in 1989 from Boston University.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms 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style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Jaishree Deshpande<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Co-Founder<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modaljaishreedeshpande\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" 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7%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" title=\"Newsletter Graphics (2)\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Newsletter-Graphics-2.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8561 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Newsletter-Graphics-2-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Newsletter-Graphics-2-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Newsletter-Graphics-2-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Newsletter-Graphics-2-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Newsletter-Graphics-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-4 modalkathywilson\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-4\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dr. Kathy Wilson<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Dr. Kathy Wilson is a dynamic and visionary leader. From her start with the Faculty of Nursing, her career at UNB spans three decades and reflects a deep commitment to the transformative power of teaching and learning. She is a \u201cpossibilities person,\u201d dedicated to opening doors for students, faculty and staff and positioning UNB as a leader in innovative and inclusive education for all.<\/p>\n<p>Currently serving as UNB\u2019s Acting President and Vice Chancellor, Dr. Wilson brings extensive experience in student success initiatives, curriculum design, innovative program development, academic planning and the integration of educational technologies. Her leadership has been instrumental in shaping policies and processes that prioritize people and students. Dr. Wilson has led numerous strategic projects and working groups and has collaborated with external partners to develop creative programming solutions.<\/p>\n<p>A strong advocate for equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenization, Dr. Wilson has worked closely with the Council of Elders and the Mi\u2019kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre (MWC) to establish respectful search processes and support initiatives such as the first Indigenous Research Scholar position in the Faculty of Science. She continues to work with Indigenous faculty and staff to champion projects like the Wabanaki Learning Centre, charting a course toward a School of Wabanaki Studies and expanding the MWC to provide support to Indigenous students on both campuses and the Moncton site.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Wilson has demonstrated exceptional leadership during times of change and crisis, notably leading UNB\u2019s organizational response to COVID-19; stepping in as Acting Vice President Academic, a position she held for 2.5 years and playing a key role in the transition to a new senior leadership model with the introduction of a Provost. Her ability to inspire teams, build consensus and navigate complex challenges underscores her reputation as a collaborative and innovative leader, bringing diverse groups together toward a common goal.<\/p>\n<p>In her previous role as UNB&#8217;s inaugural Vice Provost, Learning &amp; Student Experience, Dr. Wilson led the bi-campus integration in Student Affairs and Services and supported the establishment of the Centre for Learning Futures, championing online and technologically mediated programming.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Wilson is a proud UNB alumna obtaining her bachelor of nursing from UNB in 1987, a master\u2019s in nursing from Dalhousie University in 1996 and a PhD in educational studies from UNB in 2008.<\/p>\n<p>As Acting President and Vice Chancellor, she remains committed to UNB\u2019s Toward 2030 strategic vision and UNB\u2019s continued growth in the areas of research, education, engagement, community and sustainability.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms 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style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Dr. Kathy Wilson<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">UNB Acting President &amp; Vice-Chancellor<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modalpaulmazerolle\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--link_hover_color: var(--awb-color5);--link_color: var(--awb-color5);--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:34px;--awb-padding-bottom:23px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:calc( 0.016 * calc( 100% - 0px ) );--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:calc( 0.014 * calc( 100% - 0px ) );--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:40px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Operations Team<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">The brilliant team of innovators, creatives and changemakers driving PDC impact<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 125;--awb-object-position:58% 0%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" title=\"Newsletter Graphics (1)\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Newsletter-Graphics-1.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8559 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Newsletter-Graphics-1-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Newsletter-Graphics-1-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Newsletter-Graphics-1-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Newsletter-Graphics-1-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Newsletter-Graphics-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-5 modalvanessapaesani\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-5\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Vanessa Paesani<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Vanessa Paesani is the Executive Director of the Pond-Deshpande Centre (PDC) at the University of New Brunswick, where she leads initiatives to drive social innovation and systems change. With over 15 years of experience driving outcomes in the social impact sector, Vanessa is dedicated to advancing inclusive workforce development, civic innovation, and just economic systems. As a certified executive coach and currently studying a Master of Arts in Executive and Organizational Coaching, Vanessa is passionate about empowering leaders and organizations to navigate complex challenges and create lasting impact. Under her leadership, PDC is fostering a more equitable economy through collaborative, cross-sector initiatives that address pressing socio-economic issues. Vanessa dedicates her volunteer efforts to advancing entrepreneurship and environmental stewardship, championing initiatives that drive positive, systemic change in these areas. She has served on the board of Venture for Canada for 9 years and previously contributed to the transition committee for the Fundy Trail Parkway, facilitating its shift from a non-profit to being stewarded by the province of New Brunswick.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Reach Vanessa by email: <\/span><a style=\"color: var(--awb-color3);\" href=\"mailto:vanessa.paesani@unb.ca\">vanessa.paesani@unb.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms ease;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-transform-parent-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-filter:opacity(0%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-parent-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Vanessa Paesani<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Executive Director<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modalvanessapaesani\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 125;--awb-object-position:46% 0%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Sarah\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Sarah.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-3741 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Sarah-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Sarah-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Sarah-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Sarah-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Sarah.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-6 modalsarahcormier\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-6\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Sarah Cormier<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Sarah (Zara) has been a pivotal team member at the Pond-Deshpande Centre since 2016, overseeing the organization\u2019s operational functions. Sarah is the primary liaison for UNB-related responsibilities and plays a central role in maintaining the organization\u2019s financial health. Her multifaceted role includes managing contracts and payments, maintaining financial databases, contributing to various projects, coordinating meetings and workshops, and providing invaluable administrative support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2);\">Prior to joining PDC, Sarah honed her interpersonal and customer service skills during her seven-year tenure at a dental clinic, where she served as a Patient Care Coordinator. Her innate empathy has allowed her to forge meaningful connections with individuals, enabling her to discern their needs swiftly and effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Sarah is a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness and the empowerment of quiet introverts. She is committed to breaking free from centuries of societal conditioning and is actively engaged in this transformative journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">In her spare time, Sarah finds solace in the pages of a good book or immerses herself in the adventures of explorers embarking on worldly, historical, or legendary myth expeditions.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2);\">Reach Sarah by email:<\/span> <a style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color3);\" href=\"mailto:pdcadmin@unb.ca\">pdcadmin@unb.ca<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms ease;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-transform-parent-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-filter:opacity(0%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-parent-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Sarah Cormier<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Operations &amp; Finance Officer<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-6 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modalsarahcormier\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 125;--awb-object-position:46% 0%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Jasmeet\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jasmeet.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-5731 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jasmeet-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jasmeet-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jasmeet-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jasmeet-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Jasmeet.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-7 modaljasmeet\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-7\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Jasmeet Singh Narula<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Jasmeet is a project coordinator at the Pond-Deshpande Centre (PDC), where he supports the delivery of PDC&#8217;s key project portfolio. His prime responsibilities include overseeing stakeholder communication, collaboration, and alignment during the initiation and delivery of projects. He also helps organize PDC\u2019s signature events, ensuring they run efficiently and effectively.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">He has recently completed an MBA in Venture Commercialization, Scaling, and Investment from the University of New Brunswick. Before joining PDC, Jasmeet spent over a decade in corporate banking and development finance, including a pivotal role as the Resident Representative of the Export-Import Bank of India in Myanmar. In this position, he managed a portfolio of large-scale infrastructure projects, working closely with governments, multilateral institutions, and local businesses to drive socio-economic development.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Jasmeet is known for his sharp organizational skills, ability to juggle multiple projects, and talent for building strong relationships. He is excited to apply his experience and education to add value to the range of projects undertaken by PDC.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Reach Jasmeet by email: <\/span><a style=\"color: var(--awb-color3);\" href=\"mailto:jasmeet.narula@unb.ca\">jasmeet.narula@unb.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms ease;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-transform-parent-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-filter:opacity(0%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-parent-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Jasmeet Narula<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Project Coordinator<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-7 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modaljasmeet\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 125;--awb-object-position:46% 0%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"639\" title=\"Simon Headshot\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Simon-Headshot-400x639.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-5826 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Simon-Headshot-200x320.png 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Simon-Headshot-400x639.png 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Simon-Headshot-600x959.png 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Simon-Headshot-800x1278.png 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Simon-Headshot-1200x1918.png 1200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Simon-Headshot.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-8 modalSimon\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-8\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Simon Marmura Brown<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<p>Simon Marmura Brown<span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\"> is the Strategic Director of Research &amp; Knowledge Mobilization at the Pond-Deshpande Centre (PDC) at the University of New Brunswick. In this role, he works to bring academic research, community insight, and policy development to support inclusive, tangible, and impactful change. His work focuses on mobilizing knowledge to inform action on complex issues such as economic equity, health access, and social infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Simon received a Ph.D. in political science from Queen\u2019s University in 2024 and brings over a decade of experience in university teaching, interdisciplinary research, and community collaboration. He has extensive experience in knowledge mobilization efforts, legislative analysis, and program development across academic, non-profit, and government spaces. His approach is grounded in equity, partnership, and a deep commitment to transforming systems through shared leadership and evidence-based action.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Reach Simon by email: <a href=\"mailto:simon.marmurabrown@unb.ca\">simon.marmurabrown@unb.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-7 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms ease;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-transform-parent-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-filter:opacity(0%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-parent-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Simon Marmura Brown<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Strategic Director, Research &amp; Knowledge Mobilization<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-8 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modalSimon\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 111;--awb-object-position:46% 0%;--awb-margin-top:65px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-9 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"405\" title=\"Madison_Tucker\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Madison_Tucker-400x405.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-5984 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Madison_Tucker-200x203.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Madison_Tucker-400x405.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Madison_Tucker-600x608.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Madison_Tucker-800x810.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Madison_Tucker.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-9 modalMadi\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-9\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Madison Tucker<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Madison Tucker is a communications and marketing professional with a passion for storytelling, social impact, and community building. A proud graduate of the University of New Brunswick, Madison brings a strong background in digital media, strategic communications, and visual storytelling. Her work spans sectors including sport, higher education, and nonprofit, with a particular focus on equity, inclusion, and elevating women in sport.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Madison spent years playing and managing with the UNB REDS women\u2019s hockey team, an experience that shaped her commitment to leadership, teamwork, and advocacy. She also runs her own photography business\u2014Madi Tucker Photography\u2014specializing in vibrant, people-centered work that captures authentic stories and moments.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">Now, as part of the Pond-Deshpande Centre team, Madison is excited to support changemakers and innovators in Atlantic Canada through creative communication, digital strategy, and community engagement.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Reach Madison by email: <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><a href=\"mailto:madison.tucker@unb.ca\">madison.tucker@unb.ca<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-8 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms ease;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-transform-parent-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-filter:opacity(0%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-parent-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Madison Tucker<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Communications and Events Officer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-9 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modalMadi\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-margin-top:1px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:72px;--awb-padding-bottom:11px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:40px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Associates<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Consultants we partnered with to deliver transformative programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-image:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--awb-color1) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 125;--awb-object-position:46% 0%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-10 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" title=\"BD\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BD.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-5704 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BD-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BD-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BD-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BD-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BD.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-10 modalbethany link-no-hover\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-10\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-10\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dr. Bethany Deshpande<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Dr. Bethany Deshpande is a founder, scientist, and systems leader who helps people find creative solutions to complex challenges. She specializes in bringing clarity to uncertainty, guiding individuals and organizations to uncover their own insights and pathways forward.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">As the Founder and former CEO of SomaDetect, Bethany led a high-growth tech company through major innovation milestones, scaling a team, securing $20M in funding, and achieving international patents and partnerships. She draws on deep expertise in entrepreneurship, design thinking, and systems change to support bold ideas and resilient leadership.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\" style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Bethany holds a PhD in Biology and serves on the Boards of the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network and Springboard Atlantic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-9 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms ease;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-transform-parent-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-filter:opacity(0%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-parent-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Dr. Bethany (Deshpande) Wilkie<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Founder, Scientist and Systems Leader<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-10 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" 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style=\"--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 125;--awb-object-position:46% 0%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-11 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" title=\"JR\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/JR.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4248 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/JR-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/JR-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/JR-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/JR-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/JR.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-11 modaljoseeriouxwalker\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-11\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-11\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Jos\u00e9e Rioux-Walker<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><i>Bilingual in both Official Languages<\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Jose\u0301e Rioux-Walker is a dynamic<\/span> <span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">professional recognized for her expertise<\/span> <span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">in public relations and consulting. For<\/span> <span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">over fifteen years, she has contributed to<\/span> <span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">the economic development of her region and<\/span> <span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">played a key role in the post-secondary<\/span> <span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">education sector.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2);\">Jose\u0301e holds a bachelor&#8217;s degree in<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2);\">information\/communication and business from<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2);\">the Universite\u0301 de Moncton, as well as a<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2);\">certificate in economic development from<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2);\">the University of Waterloo. She has<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2);\">provided valuable support to numerous small<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2);\">businesses and non-profit organizations,<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2);\">helping them achieve their goals. Jose\u0301e has<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2);\">also devoted much time to volunteering and<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2);\">community development initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2);\">Since entering municipal politics in 2019, Jose\u0301e has served as a<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2);\">councilor for the Village of Drummond and was appointed Deputy Mayor<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2);\">in 2021. As of January 2023, she has taken on the role of Deputy<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2);\">Mayor of the new Regional Municipality of Grand Falls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2); background-color: var(--awb-background,#fff);\">Jose\u0301e is also the owner of her consulting business since May 2024,<\/span> <span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2); background-color: var(--awb-background,#fff);\">offering services in business development, communication, and event <\/span><span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2); background-color: var(--awb-background,#fff);\">planning. She works with start-ups, non-profit organizations, <\/span><span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2); background-color: var(--awb-background,#fff);\">governments, and para-governmental bodies to support them in reaching <\/span><span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2); background-color: var(--awb-background,#fff);\">their objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2); background-color: var(--awb-background,#fff);\">Outside of her professional activities, Jose\u0301e is a mother of two <\/span><span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2); background-color: var(--awb-background,#fff);\">adult children, lives in Drummond with her spouse, and is passionate <\/span><span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2); background-color: var(--awb-background,#fff);\">about gardening, reading, and lifelong learning. As an engaged <\/span><span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2); background-color: var(--awb-background,#fff);\">citizen, she actively participates in civic life, embodying the <\/span><span style=\"font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2); background-color: var(--awb-background,#fff);\">essence of a dedicated community leader.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-10 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms ease;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-transform-parent-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-filter:opacity(0%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-parent-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Jos\u00e9e Rioux-Walker<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Rioux-Walker Consult Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-11 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modaljoseeriouxwalker\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 125;--awb-object-position:46% 0%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-12 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" title=\"JS\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/JS.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-5582 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/JS-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/JS-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/JS-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/JS-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/JS.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-12 modaljustin\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-12\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-12\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Justin Sweeney<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\"><b>Justin Sweeney<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\"> is a community finance strategist and fund administrator who has spent over a decade helping communities across Canada design and manage capital tools that unlock local potential. With deep expertise in private credit, community investment funds, and real estate financing, Justin specializes in helping purpose-driven organizations raise and deploy capital for impact\u2014particularly in remote, rural, and underserved communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">His consulting work spans fund administration, feasibility modeling, and structured financing for community assets like housing, hubs, and social enterprises. Justin\u2019s approach is both technical and grounded, shaped by early life experiences near poverty and systemic barriers that fuel his commitment to financial tools that meet people where they are.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Justin has contributed to over 90 due diligence reviews of community-scale impact investments, helped fund, launch, and administer multiple community lending programs, and serves on multiple boards and impact investment committees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-11 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms ease;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-transform-parent-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-filter:opacity(0%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-parent-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Justin Sweeney<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Community Social Finance<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-12 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modaljustin\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 125;--awb-object-position:53% 0%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-13 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" title=\"Dr.DawnHenwood\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dr.DawnHenwood.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8554 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dr.DawnHenwood-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dr.DawnHenwood-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dr.DawnHenwood-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dr.DawnHenwood-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Dr.DawnHenwood.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-13 modaldawnhenwood link-no-hover\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-13\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-13\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Dr. Dawn Henwood<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Dr. Dawn Henwood, author of Business Writing for Innovators and Change-Makers, helps social innovators express breakthrough ideas in ways that get buy-in.<\/p>\n<p>As a communication coach, Dawn enables experts to stop overexplaining and start connecting deeply with their audience so they can build trust and inspire change.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past 25+ years, she has taught more than 2,000 university students and professionals how to make complex ideas resonate with any audience. She has worked across an eclectic range of fields, including healthcare, housing, higher education, and more. Highlights of her career have included running a national technical communication program for a Big Four firm in the US, delivering workshops for the African Development Bank in Nigeria, and developing the Microcredential in Communication Skills for Knowledge Mobilization offered through Dalhousie University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-12 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms ease;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-transform-parent-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-filter:opacity(0%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-parent-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-16 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Dr. Dawn Henwood<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Clarity Connect Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-13 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modaldawnhenwood\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 125;--awb-object-position:46% 0%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-14 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" title=\"JD\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/JD.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4243 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/JD-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/JD-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/JD-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/JD-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/JD.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-14 modaljasondoiron link-no-hover\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-14\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-14\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Jason Doiron<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<div><i>Bilingual in both Official Languages<\/i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\"><br \/>Jason has over 20 years of experience in the non-profit and community development world. He focused his academic studies on languages and communications at the Universit\u00e9 de Moncton. He practices the art of animation and applied improvisation and has held positions in numerous non-profit organizations focused on youth, arts and culture, capacity building and social innovation. His strong and adaptable skills as a group facilitator help him guide groups to find clarity, common purpose and to work better together in meaningful ways, creating spaces for learning, innovation and co-creation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2); background-color: var(--awb-background,#fff); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing);\">For over 10 years, he has worked as an expert and consultant in social innovation and engagement. He has worked across Canada and abroad and has delivered several workshops and mandates for non-profit organizations, governments and businesses. He is based in Moncton, New Brunswick.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-13 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms ease;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-transform-parent-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-filter:opacity(0%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-parent-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-17 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Jason Doiron<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Localmark Consulting<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-14 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modaljasondoiron\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" 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0%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-15 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" title=\"IO\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IO.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4244 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IO-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IO-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IO-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IO-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IO.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-15 modalivanokello\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-15\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-15\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Ivan Okello<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Ivan Okello is the Founder and Principal Consultant at<\/span> <span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Ocan Consultants<\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">,<\/span> a social enterprise that designs and delivers premium research and training solutions to clients on Intercultural intelligence, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Antiracism (EDIB\/A).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">For the past 7 years, Ivan has devoted his life to anti-discrimination work with a focus on anti-racism, gender equity and social inclusion. He previously served as the Project Manager of Anti-racism Initiatives at the New Brunswick Multicultural Council (NBMC) and as the Co-chair of the President\u2019s Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion at Mount Allison University.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Ivan immigrated to Canada to pursue his education where he completed a Master of Arts in International Development Studies (IDS) at Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Ivan is passionate about building bridges across diverse communities, eliminating barriers to inclusion, tapping into the potential of people, and ensuring organizations are designed to serve and cultivate everyone&#8217;s potential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-14 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms ease;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-transform-parent-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-filter:opacity(0%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s 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style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Ivan Okello<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Ocan Consultants<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-15 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modalivanokello\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 125;--awb-object-position:46% 0%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-16 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" title=\"ChatGPT Image May 7, 2026, 02_36_21 PM\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-02_36_21-PM.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8549 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-02_36_21-PM-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-02_36_21-PM-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-02_36_21-PM-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-02_36_21-PM-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-02_36_21-PM.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-16 modalericsavoie\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-16\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-16\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Eric Savoie<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Eric Savoie has over 20 years of experience leading large\u2011scale transformation across the public, private, and community sectors, with a career focused on systems change, innovation, and public purpose leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and an MBA from the <strong>University of New Brunswick<\/strong>, along with professional certification as a <strong>Certified Management Consultant (CMC)<\/strong> et <strong>training in Executive Consequence Management (ECM)<\/strong>, complemented by executive education in innovation, digital transformation, and public policy.<\/p>\n<p>Eric most recently served as a <strong>Director at EY<\/strong>, including as <strong>Canadian Leader for Human Services<\/strong> within the Government and Public Sector practice. In this role, he led complex, multi\u2011jurisdictional transformation initiatives in Canada and internationally, working with governments, non\u2011profits, and industry partners on strategy, policy, service design, and the modernization of large\u2011scale systems and institutions.<\/p>\n<p>Building on this experience, Eric is the founder of <strong>Aurora Futures Inc.<\/strong>, a mission\u2011driven community advisory platform focused on rebuilding the foundations of community so children, youth, families, and people experiencing systemic barriers can thrive. Through Aurora, he applies systems thinking, cross\u2011sector collaboration, and data\u2011informed approaches to strengthen trust, coordination, and long\u2011term community wellbeing, with a focus on intergenerational impact.<\/p>\n<p>Eric currently serves as <strong>Co\u2011Chair of the Saint John Fundy Pride Society<\/strong> et <strong>Co\u2011Chair of the UNB Alumni Pride Network<\/strong>, and is based in Saint John, New Brunswick.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:Eric.d.savoie@gmail.com\">Eric.d.savoie@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-15 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms ease;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-transform-parent-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-filter:opacity(0%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-parent-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-19 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Eric Savoie<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Aurora Futures Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-16 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modalericsavoie\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 125;--awb-object-position:0% 1%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-17 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" title=\"Katrina Crossman Photo (1)\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Katrina-Crossman-Photo-1.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-8551 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Katrina-Crossman-Photo-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Katrina-Crossman-Photo-1-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Katrina-Crossman-Photo-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Katrina-Crossman-Photo-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Katrina-Crossman-Photo-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-17 modalkatrinacrossman\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-17\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-17\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Katrina Crossman<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Katrina Crossman is an impact and implementation strategist working across research, policy, and service systems. Her work focuses on how complex initiatives are structured in practice, particularly how implementation, data, and system dynamics come together to shape real-world outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>She brings a cross-sector perspective grounded in experience working with academic institutions, government, and community-based initiatives, with a particular focus on child and family systems. Her work often begins at the point where strong ideas or policy direction are already in place, but where greater clarity is needed around how initiatives will function, align across partners, and deliver meaningful impact over time.<\/p>\n<p>Katrina is particularly interested in bridging the gap between evidence, policy, and implementation \u2013 ensuring that data and insights are not only generated, but are usable in practice. She works with organizations to design and deliver for impact from the outset, rather than treating it solely as something to be measured at the end.<\/p>\n<p>She holds a Master of Science in International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies from the London School of Economics and Political Science.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-16 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms ease;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-transform-parent-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-filter:opacity(0%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-parent-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-20 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Katrina Crossman<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Nurturing Impact Consulting<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-17 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modalkatrinacrossman\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 125;--awb-object-position:46% 0%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-18 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" title=\"MB\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MB-1.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4255 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MB-1-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MB-1-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MB-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MB-1-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MB-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-18 modalmandy\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-18\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-18\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Mandy Burke-Evans<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Mandy Burke Evans is the Founder of BE Coaching &amp; Consulting, where she helps groups and individuals unlock their potential and achieve significant growth. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">With over 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, intrapreneur, and community leader, she fosters people-centered environments that blend accountability, empathy, and support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">An Internationally Accredited Coach and Career Development Practitioner, Mandy holds certifications in Neuroscience Transformational Coaching and Coach Approach to Facilitation, and is a Certified Neurodivergent Coach. She empowers clients, from managers to c-suite executives, to navigate challenges and reach their full potential.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">In addition to BE Coaching &amp; Consulting, Mandy works with the Saint John Learning Exchange as the Director of Social Enterprises, where she oversees all business operations, spearheads strategic growth initiatives, and provides personalized coaching to employees to help them realize their full potential.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Mandy&#8217;s approach includes cultivating supportive environments, strategic coaching for goal achievement, and utilizing neuroscience techniques. She also facilitates customized workshops for impactful learning experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-17 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms ease;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-transform-parent-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-filter:opacity(0%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-parent-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-21 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Mandy Burke Evans<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Be Coaching &amp; Consulting<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-18 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modalmandy\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:15px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationtype=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationduration=\"1.0\" data-animationoffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio: 100 \/ 125;--awb-object-position:46% 0%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-19 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" title=\"MH\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MH.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-5589 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MH-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MH-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MH-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MH-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/MH.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-19 modalmarc\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-19\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-19\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Marc Henrie<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\"><i><span style=\"color: var(--awb-custom15);\">Bilingual in both Official Languages<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Marc is a Universit\u00e9 de Moncton graduate, he has also completed a master\u2019s degree in Community and Cooperative Development at the Universit\u00e9 de Sherbrooke, Qu\u00e9bec. He has been involved in Community Economic Development work as a consultant, facilitator and co-op expert for now 20 years. Marc has held many leadership roles in various projects and professional experiences. He was involved in municipal politics from 2006-2018 and Marc has played a leading role on many boards and organizations. Most notably, Marc became General Manager of the Coop\u00e9rative de d\u00e9veloppement regional Acadie, a role he held for more than 5 years, and he sits on the board of the first Credit Union of Canada that became a Federal charted credit union. He is currently the CEO and lead consultant for IMPACT Co-op, a small worker co-op and he also chairs Co-op zone, the Canadian co-op developers network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-18 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms ease;--awb-transform:translateY(0px);--awb-transform-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-transform-parent-hover:translateY(-100px);--awb-filter:opacity(0%);--awb-filter-transition:filter 0.3s ease;--awb-filter-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-filter-parent-hover:opacity(100%);--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-22 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:8px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Marc Henrie<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-22 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Impact Co-op<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-19 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" style=\"--button_accent_color:#ffffff;--button_accent_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_border_hover_color:#ffffff;--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color2);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modalmarc\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" 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0%;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-20 hover-type-none has-aspect-ratio\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" title=\"LM-2\" src=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LM-2.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-4261 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LM-2-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LM-2-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LM-2-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LM-2-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/ponddeshpande.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LM-2.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-modal modal fade modal-20 modallewis\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"modal-heading-20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-background:var(--awb-color1);\"><div class=\"modal-dialog modal-lg\" role=\"document\"><div class=\"modal-content fusion-modal-content\"><div class=\"modal-header\"><button class=\"close\" type=\"button\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close\">&times;<\/button><h3 class=\"modal-title\" id=\"modal-heading-20\" data-dismiss=\"modal\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lewis Muirhead<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"modal-body fusion-clearfix\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Lewis path to coaching and systems change work began in a place he loved\u2014landscaping. As an entrepreneur, he&#8217;s built a thriving landscaping business, creating spaces where homeowners could connect with nature. But in 2009, a life-altering mountain biking accident left him with four fractured vertebrae and a new perspective on resilience and purpose. He realized there was more he could bring to the world beyond landscapes: the opportunity to help others navigate challenges and grow. <\/span><span style=\"background-color: var(--awb-background,#fff); font-family: var(--body_typography-font-family); font-size: var(--body_typography-font-size); font-style: var(--body_typography-font-style,normal); letter-spacing: var(--body_typography-letter-spacing); color: var(--awb-color2);\">This realization took him back to school, where he studied strategic leadership and sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color2);\">Since then, He&#8217;s dedicated himself to helping people and organizations find solutions to complex, systemic issues. His work spans coaching, facilitation, and evaluation, empowering people to initiate lasting change.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-19 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-transition:filter 600ms ease, transform 600ms ease, background-color 600ms ease, border-color 600ms 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style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-20 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type link-no-hover\" target=\"_self\" href=\"#\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\".fusion-modal.modallewis\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read Bio<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-24 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:21px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:35px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-24 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-margin-bottom:50px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:40px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-sep-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:15;--minFontSize:15;line-height:1;\">Associate Organizations<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color3);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color2);\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Organizations we partnered with to deliver transformative programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-25 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:9px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" 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