Garth Cressman is the CEO of WalterFedy, a well-known multi-disciplinary engineering and architectural design firm with offices across Canada. Born and raised in Kitchener-Waterloo, Garth is deeply committed to his values and has dedicated his career to the design and construction industries. His professional journey has taken him around the world, making him an expert […]
Talia Barbuto
I’m a dedicated and versatile professional with a passion for fitness and well-being. With over 5 years of experience as a competitive dancer, I bring a disciplined, high-energy approach to everything I do. Currently, I work at Depth Training and Physiotherapy, helping individuals achieve their fitness goals, and I’m also a Group Fitness Coach for […]
Elaine Decleir
Elaine is a marketer with a big love for community and adventure. She’s the founder of Joy Media, a creative marketing agency, and behind @thelocaladvocate on Instagram, where she features interviews with small business owners, highlights local gems, and must-try eats. Always conceptualizing innovative marketing campaigns for brands that never even asked for them, Elaine […]
Nadine Mueller
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 […]
