Motivated by her passion to correct societal isms like racism, sexism, classism and plain old stupidism, it is Risha’s personal mission to expose the value of Diversity & Inclusion while shining a light on the economic impact it creates.
Dr. Gillian Mandich
Virtual Keynote Speaker: Dr. Gillian Mandich has a PhD from Western University in Health Science, specializing in Health Promotion. Her primary areas of research are happiness and health, and her work combines the latest research, practical wisdom, and an engaging style to help people live happier, healthier lives.
Dr. David Carr
Dr. David Carr is an Associate Professor in the Division of Emergency Medicine at the University of Toronto. He is an Emergency Physician and Clinical Investigator at the University Health Network and Mackenzie Health Hospital.
Sami Jo Small
Sami Jo Small grew up on the outdoor hockey rinks of Winnipeg, MB. Her passion for the game was honed in the boys’ minor hockey system. As the only girl she was forced each and every day to prove that she belonged through hard work and determination. She dreamt, like her teammates, of someday playing in the NHL, but also dreamt of someday stepping on to the podium at the Olympic Games.
Karina LeBlanc, World Cup Broadcaster and inspiring motivational speaker
The dynamic Karina LeBlanc is behind the microphone during the broadcast of the Fox’s Women’s World Cup in France. In addition to her role in the broadcast booth she is the Head of CONCACAF Women’s Football, the Miami based LeBlanc will focus on developing women’s football throughout the entire region and increasing opportunities for women in all areas of the … Read More
The Raptors Broadcast Team and Prospeakers.com
ProSpeakers is thrilled to represent the talented broadcast team for the Toronto Raptors thrilling playoff final. Play-by-play commentator Matt Devlin and game analyst and Canadian Screen Award-winner Jack “The Coach” Armstrong will once again bring you the call. Rod Black hosts pre-game, halftime, and post-game coverage. The Raptors coverage also features SportsCentre anchor Kate Beirness and Cabbie Richards. Bring the excitement of the Raptor Fever to your … Read More
NHL Coaches – Jack Adams Award – Jon Cooper, Barry Trotz & Craig Berube
The NHL announced on Friday the three finalists for the 2019 Jack Adams Awards, which is awarded to the head coach who has “contributed the most to his team’s success.” Craig Berube of the St. Louis Blues, Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Barry Trotz of the New York Islanders are the finalists after members of the NHL Broadcasters’ … Read More
Dr. Murray Howe
Dr. Murray Howe is Gordie Howe’s youngest son. He is head of Sports Medicine Imaging for Toledo Radiological Associates and Promedica Health System’s Sports Care program. An associate clinical professor at the University of Toledo Medical Center, he also serves on the University of Michigan Medical School Admissions Committee.
Lisa Bentley
Lisa raced for 20 years as a professional triathlete. In the course of her career, she has won 11 IRONMAN races, 11 IRONMAN 70.3 races (1/2 IRONMANs), has several top 5 finishes at the IRONMAN World Championships, represented Canada on multiple National Teams and at the Pan American Games and was ranked top 5 in the world for a decade.
The Olympics are coming! Pyeongchang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Games
On February 9, 2018 Korea will host the world in Pyeongchang for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Like many Games before them, Pyeongchang is facing both controversy and political challenges as the Games approach. From living in the shadow of North Korea’s Kim Jong-Un’s nuclear threats to the IOC ban on Russian athletes, some of these topics threaten to overshadow … Read More
ProSpeakers announces a partnership with the NHL Coaches’ Association
ProSpeakers is proud to announce our partnership with the NHL Coaches’ Association. The NHL Coaches’ Association is a professional organization representing NHL head coaches – as well as associate, assistant and specialty coaches – who work with all 31 teams of the National Hockey League and its 31 NHL Coaches such as Mike Babcock, Joel Quenneville, Claude Julian and Paul Maurice to name a few. The NHL, one of … Read More
Tracey Ruiz
Tracey Ruiz specializes in helping babies, toddlers and children sleep. Working in the trenches with thousands of families over the last nine years, Tracey has seen it all. Co-sleepers, 15-minute nappers, babies who can sleep standing up, parents who don’t like to hear their baby cry… You name it. She’s seen it and helped parents solve it.