Just your average dog, yoga, wine-loving, sometimes-too-enthusiastic, never-short-on-words human trying to navigate life one witty remark at a time. When Johnny ‘Footloose’ Deans, winner of the illustrious 2024 People’s Choice Award, challenged me to best his moves in this year’s competition, I threw down my legwarmer and said, “Let’s dance!” (Nobody puts this baby in […]
Geraldine Stafford
A Kitchener native, Geraldine Stafford returned to the region after over 30 years away and now serves as the first civilian Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Manager at the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS). In this role, she leads critical EDI discussions at provincial and national levels, ensuring that Waterloo Region is represented in broader […]
Faraz Abdul
Faraz has over 13 years of experience in the hair industry, inspired by his mom, a talented stylist whose creativity and passion sparked his own love for the art of hairstyling. From an early age, he dreamed of owning a salon, and today, that dream is a reality. Specializing in all aspects of hair, Faraz […]
George Mouradian
An international superstar with proud local heritage. From the streets of Beirut, Lebanon to being crowned the back-to-back Builder of the Year in the Waterloo Region, George Mouradian is no stranger in overcoming adversity and performing at the highest stage. Born into a family tradition of building, George has taken his family craft, and has […]
Kelly Mitchell
As a proud mom of two incredible young adults, I live life with enthusiasm, purpose, and a heart for community. With 38 years of community service under my belt, giving back is not just important, it’s essential. My career history has taken me on some amazing journeys, allowing me to travel extensively and experience opportunities […]
Sean O’Meara
Sean O’Meara is no stranger to leadership—whether it’s serving as Oakville’s Ward 1 Councillor or championing local initiatives, he’s always ready to step up. Now, he’s taking that same determination to the dance floor. While his political career has been marked by careful planning and strategy, his dance moves might be more of a freestyle […]
Joanna Oliver
After a 20 year career as public health Epidemiologist, I turned my passion to supporting and advocating for public education. I was first elected to the Halton District School Board in 2014 and am currently the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. In my second term, I served as Vice Chair on HDSB’s Special […]
Joseph Apps
Joseph Apps is a visionary entrepreneur and technology leader passionate about empowering businesses through innovative IT/AI and cybersecurity solutions. As the founder of Joe Apps Technology Support, he has spent over eight years building a trusted managed services provider that specializes in helping small businesses thrive in an increasingly digital and complex landscape. Joseph’s entrepreneurial […]
Matt Trottier
I am the proud father of 3 adult children and married to my amazing wife Lynnette. Though we have only been in Oakville for 3 years I have been working with The Salvation Army since 2008 and have been working with children and youth as a youth pastor since 1997. Since then, I have developed […]
Shannon Sullivan
From the young age of 12, Shannon dreamed of a career in real estate. However, she first pursued and earned an advanced diploma in Interior Design from Sheridan College. In 2011, Shannon joined RE/MAX Escarpment Realty and began her real estate career, a path she hasn’t regretted for a moment. Today, she leads a successful […]
