Dr. Jacline Nyman is currently the Vice-President, External Relations, for the University of Ottawa. As vice-president, external relations, Jacline is responsible for the activities of the Development Office, the Alumni Relations Office, the Communications Directorate, Language Services and Advancement Services, ensuring they are consistent with the University’s mission. Prior to joining the University of Ottawa, Jacline was the president and CEO of United Way Centraide Canada, where she led a national movement for social change. Immediately prior to assuming this leadership role, Jacline worked with the Smith School of Business (Queen’s University) as executive director of development and alumni relations, serving as principal gifts strategist and chief development officer. Jacline received an adjunct professor appointment at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa in 2012 and upon her appointment as vice-president becomes associate professor. Jacline holds a Bachelor of Administration (University of Ottawa); an MBA (University of Calgary); a doctorate in Business Administration — Marketing (Cranfield University, U.K.); and, the ICD.D corporate governance designation from Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto.

Marc Rivard has been working in the Consulting Engineering Industry for over 30 years. During the last 13 years, he has been leading strategy in terms of top line growth, operational excellence, M&A’s, business turn around, employee engagement, client satisfaction and top tier profitability. Mr. Rivard joined SNC-Lavalin in July 2014, leading approximately 7500 professionals. He was head of the global Infrastructure Engineering business unit, which provides consulting, planning and engineering services in a variety of markets including Rail & Transit, Highways & Bridges, Environment & Geo-Science, Aviation, Ports & Marine, Complex Buildings, Municipal infrastructure, Water & Waste Water. Prior to this, Mr. Rivard worked for WSP (previously GENIVAR) for nearly nine years, where he was President of the company’s operations in Canada, the Caribbean and France. Leading more than 5,000 personnel in over 100 offices, he played a key role in the firm’s acquisition strategy. Previously, Mr. Rivard worked for Stantec for 19 years where he was a managing principal and primary lead for the firm’s building engineering segment in Canada’s National Capital Region. Mr. Rivard joined Stantec through its acquisition of The Boileau/Gesmec Group in 1995, where he was a Partner and a Vice-President. Mr. Rivard holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick and is a registered member of the Professional Engineers Ontario and Quebec Order of Engineers.

Cassandra Dorrington is currently the President of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), a non-profit organization dedicated to the economic empowerment of Aboriginal and visible minority communities through business development and employment. Ms. Dorrington was formerly the president and owner of Vale & Associates Human Resources Management and Consulting Inc., a company specializing in providing human resources management and consulting services to public and private clients nationally and internationally. From 2001-2004, she worked with Deloitte as part of their people practice. Ms. Dorrington sits on the National Advisory Committee for the PSPC, and is a founding member of both Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDCA) and Global Supplier Diversity Alliance (GSDA) to facilitate collaboration and connection while driving a more inclusive procurement. In addition to sitting on Dalhousie University's Board of Governors, Cassandra also sits on the Black Business Enterprise Board as past Chair and is currently a member of the departmental Audit Committee for the federal department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development. A graduate of Saint Mary's University Executive MBA Program, Ms. Dorrington also holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a CMA/CPA designation.