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Ayesha Bhikha is a program management professional with 23+ years of progressive experience in the Canadian and international not-for-profit and corporate sectors. She specializes in program, accreditation, internal audit, and human resources management. Her educational qualifications extend to finance and accounting, project management, human resources management, and psychology, and includes a Master of Education in Educational Leadership. Ayesha’s professional journey in Canada has been exclusive to the not-for-profit sector. As the Director of Career & Women’s Services at Achēv, Ayesha provides strategic leadership and direction to a diverse portfolio of programs designed to…
Christina Larke has over 10 years of experience helping individuals from a variety of different backgrounds on their employment journeys. Christina started her career at a community non-profit organization, helping adults with barriers to employment find meaningful work. From there, she moved into her current role as a Career Services Consultant at Fanshawe College, where she helps post-secondary students prepare to enter the workforce. She has completed a Bachelor of Arts from Western University as well as the Career Development Practitioner Certification from Conestoga College. An accomplishment that she is proud…
Sarah Dodeen is an accomplished HR and talent acquisition professional, known for her extensive experience and expertise in the field. Her skill was recognized in 2022 when she was named a Top Recruiter award winner for both Canada and Toronto. With over 16 years of work in international NGOs, UN agencies, and the private sector, Sarah has established herself as a figure in career coaching, talent acquisition, and personal branding. Throughout her career, she has excelled in areas such as career coaching, career mentoring, talent acquisition, recruitment, résumé writing, and…
Snigdha Madhuri is a Career Advisor at Yorkville University, offering her expertise in the career development profession since 2014. Her unwavering purpose in life revolves around helping people, particularly her clients and students. The drive to have a positive influence on the lives of job seekers serves as her daily motivation. Snigdha takes great pride in providing exceptional client service, and nothing brings her more satisfaction than witnessing her students secure employment, as it creates a profound impact on their lives and families. With qualifications including being a Certified Résumé Strategist…
Lisa Macdonald is a Certified Human Resources Professional and holds the Certified Career Strategist designation. A lifelong learner, she brings over 10 years of experience in coaching and mentoring newcomers and students to achieve their goals. Lisa serves as an educator at the local community college in Kingston, where she acts as a catalyst in the lives of students, enabling their success in both pre- and post-employment journeys. Drawing from her own lived experience as a first-generation Indo Canadian, Lisa’s passion for equity, diversity, and inclusion drives her mission to…
Erica Edwards serves as an Employment Specialist and Placement Coordinator at a private college in Toronto, Ontario. With a professional background spanning over 5 years, she has gained valuable experience working within Employment Ontario and the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy program. Erica has successfully assisted clients from diverse backgrounds, including mature professionals, students, new immigrants, and individuals with learning disabilities. Her expertise extends to various aspects of career development, including résumé and cover letter optimization, job search strategies, networking techniques, and interview skills. Through personalized one-on-one consultations and engaging…