Board

Chair

Dominique Dennery

Chair

Leadership Coach and Facilitator at Dennery Resources IncFounder/President at Obsidian Leadership Development Centre

Dominique is a fluently bilingual facilitator, consultant, speaker, and coach with over 28 years of experience in leadership coaching.

She is the Founder of Obsidian Leadership Development Centre (OLDC), which provides a confidential and supportive space for Black leaders in Canada. Dominique specializes in helping organizations and individuals navigate change and thrive despite adversity. Her professional journey includes leading high-level consultations across the country on change adaptation, workplace well-being, anti-racism and inclusion, housing insecurity, and gender-based violence. Dominique is known for her ability to foster genuine conversations that build trust and empower leaders and teams to address productivity and wellness issues. In addition to her professional endeavors, she is also a sculptor with work featured in notable locations such as Gatineau City Hall and Parc Toussaint L'Ouverture in Montreal.

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Members

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  Omovigho Abiri

  Board Member

  Program Coordinator | Policy Analyst | Project Manager | International Law | Researcher

  Omovigho is a dedicated non-profit program coordinator currently managing multiple programs that support urban Indigenous peoples at the National Association of Friendship Centres.

  With over 6 years of experience as a liaison officer, Omovigho excels at building professional relationships across diverse sectors to create new business opportunities. Passionate about developing programs and policies that empower members of equity-seeking groups, Omovigho is committed to fostering inclusive and supportive environments. Her previous roles include serving as a Job Developer at the Ottawa Chinese Community Service Centre and as an Associate Partner/Operations Manager at Cherub Law Office in Nigeria. Omovigho holds a Master of Laws in International Law from the University of Hull, with a focus on human rights, and a Bachelor of Laws from Delta State University, Nigeria. Her extensive skills in human rights, project management, and legal writing, combined with her commitment to equity and inclusion, make her a valuable asset in her field.

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  Emile Massenat

  Board Member

  Co-Founder at AWAN & ASSOCIATES | Founder at Point2Pivot Consulting | MBA, PMP, Prosci ADKAR®, SAFe Agile, CPLC

  Emile is a seasoned consultant and co-founder of Awan & Associates, specializing in customized consulting services that help clients navigate complex organizational changes and drive business transformation.

  With over 20 years of experience, he has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results in strategy, business and service transformation, operations and process improvement, design and innovation, program management, change management, large ERP implementations, and project delivery. Emile has collaborated with senior executives, board members, and frontline staff across various organizations, including Public Services and Procurement Canada, The Bank of Canada, the Department of National Defense, NAV CANADA, The Library of Parliament, the Royal Canadian Mint, and Export Development Canada. Known for his focus on relationships, innovation, and agility, he excels in coaching leaders and enabling significant business transformation.

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  Ogonna Nwabuikwu

  Board Member

  Engagement Manager at AWS | Technology Consultant | Project Manager

  Ogonna is a strategic and transformational leader in cloud consulting, renowned for developing robust cloud adoption strategies and driving innovation.

  With over 8 years of experience as a project/engagement manager, cloud advisory consultant, solutions architect, and team lead, Ogonna demonstrates unparalleled expertise in delivering excellence at every stage. They excel in engaging with C-Level executives to shape enterprise strategies, utilizing a unique blend of technical prowess and business acumen to articulate the cloud's value proposition. Ogonna is adept at navigating complex enterprise challenges, leveraging deep industry knowledge and a keen understanding of ecosystem dynamics to successfully influence and guide clients towards transformative outcomes.

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  Lisa Anna Palmer

  Board Member

  Founder & CEO at Light Your Leadership Inc. | VP Coach | Keynote Speaker | Author of Light A Fire In Their Hearts | Creator of LYLTalks Podcast

  Lisa is the Founder and CEO of Light Your Leadership Inc. and the international bestselling author of Light A Fire In Their Hearts: The Truth About Leadership.

  With over 25 years of experience in Leadership, Human Resources, and Organizational Development, she is a trusted advisor, coach, and trainer for thousands of leaders and employees across various sectors. Lisa helps high-performing managers and executives shift their mindset to become leaders people love to work with, fostering inclusive and engaging workplaces. Her expertise includes practical leadership training through her Light Your Leadership Program, focusing on compassion, courage, competence, and igniting passion and purpose in leaders. Fluently trilingual in English, French, and Italian, Lisa is dedicated to advancing compassionate, courageous, and competent leadership globally.

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