Kristina Shea is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcast host, and business advisor based in Burlington. She is the founder of BlueSky BlueOcean AI, an advisory firm guiding organizations in the strategic adoption of AI, and WomenUp™, an AI education and networking platform supporting professional women. She advises leaders on integrating AI and strategic communications to […]
Sharon Ruddy
Stepping Onto the Dance Floor for Kids in Our Community Hi, I’m Sharon — and thank you for being here. I’m excited (and a little nervous!) to be participating as a local celebrity dancer in Easter Seals Dancing with the Stars in Oakville. While I enjoy dancing, stepping onto the stage in front of a […]
Jonah Gould
Growing up in Burlington, ON, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to go to summer camp as a youth. I am honoured to participate in this event with the Easter Seals to support more kids getting to enjoy summer camp and have as good, if not better experiences than I did. I’ve always […]
Alexa Commisso
As an Arts Integration teacher with the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board, Alexa Pellegrino is passionate about creativity, self-expression, and helping students build confidence through the arts. Beyond the classroom, she loves cooking, hosting, and sharing the beauty of everyday life on TikTok (@athomewithlex_), where her creativity comes to life through food, home, and authentic […]
Curtis Ennis
Curtis Ennis, Director of Education, Halton District School Board Curtis has been the Director of Education for the Halton District School Board since 2021. With more than 28 years of experience in public education, Curtis has held a range of senior leadership positions within the Toronto District School Board—Canada’s largest school board—and also served as […]
Steve Cussons
Steve Cussons is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mini Giants Inc., an Oakville, Ontario-based business solutions group that helps companies bring their ideas to life through custom printing, packaging, branding, promotional products, and smart technologies. An entrepreneur with a strong community focus, Steve has built Mini Giants into a dynamic ecosystem serving startups through established […]
Kelly Ross
Kelly Ross is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and the CEO of Ross Professional Corporation, a trusted tax and accounting firm serving entrepreneurs and families across Halton and the Greater Toronto Area. Beyond running a successful firm, Kelly is a sought-after speaker and is passionate about empowering people. As an award-winning professional and respected leader, […]
John Romano
John Romano is a father, home brewer, and Co-Founder of Nickel Brook Brewing Co., proudly based in Burlington and the Halton Region, where the brewery has grown alongside the local community for more than two decades. His journey began in 1992 with Better Bitters, one of Canada’s most successful home brewing centres, which evolved into […]
