OUR TEAM
Leigh Mitchell, Leadership & Marketing Strategist, knows firsthand how isolating it can feel to run a business or lead a social enterprise. Early in building her company, she longed for connection
and shared understanding. These experiences inspired her to start the Women in Biz Network and later ChangeMakerCo.org, both built
as supportive spaces for purpose-driven leaders who wanted to grow together rather than go it alone.
Through ChangeMakerCo.org, Leigh and her team provide impact-driven training, networking, and retreats that help leaders strengthen their organizations, manage change with confidence, and build inclusive, forward-looking cultures. Their programs blend leadership development, change management, and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) with a deep focus on mental health and well-being.
One of the cornerstones of her work is the ChangeMaker Outdoor Leadership Retreats, where leaders step outside of their routines to reset, reconnect, and recharge in nature. These retreats help participants cultivate clarity, resilience, and authentic leadership while fostering a strong sense of community and support.
With over 15 years of experience supporting everyone from grassroots innovators to Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft Canada, TELUS, and TD, Leigh brings practical insight and strategic guidance to organizations navigating transformation. She also teaches Business and Digital Marketing at York University and the University of Guelph-Humber. She hosts ChangeMaker Leader Podcast, where she shares inspiring stories and practical tools for building resilient, connected teams.
Recognized by Statistics Canada as an EDI subject matter expert and honoured with the Forbes Impact Top 10 Award, Leigh is passionate about helping social enterprises thrive profitably, inclusively, and with lasting impact.
For more, connect at leigh@leighmitchell.ca or follow @ChangeMakerCo.Org
Nadia Frost, practicing psychotherapist and certified forest therapy guide. Nadia can guide and support clients in both English and French. Nadia offers therapy for clients at Centennial Park in Etobicoke, Ontario.
Facilitator & Trainer at ChangeMaker Collective (She/her)
Rignam Wangkhang, AI Advisor at CBC, As a Fellow for the AI Journalism Lab at CUNY's Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, Rignam works with media leaders and AI practitioners to shape the future of AI in journalism.
Facilitator & Trainer at ChangeMaker Collective (he/him)
Heran Reda is a second year student at Toronto Metropolitan University in Commerce and Economics
Business Operations Coordinator at ChangeMaker Collective (She/her)
Karoline Bourdeau is a keynote speaker and facilitator on human rights, communication, and advocacy, and has recently focused on accessibility testing and technology coaching. An active volunteer with Lions International and the Blind Sailing Association of Canada, She is accompanied by her guide dog, Raven.
Facilitator & Trainer at ChangeMaker Collective (She/Her)
Joshua Bharath is the founder of RIFT (Real Ideas For Tomorrow), an initiative dedicated to sparking conversations and creating opportunities for self-discovery, resilience, and meaningful change. Joshua bridges critical thinking with practical action to address challenges in community, education, and personal growth.
Facilitator & Trainer at ChangeMaker Collective (He/Him)
Tobin Smith, program creator and knowledge alchemist at The Happiness Department. Raising the collective happiness thermostat through alignment with our best selves, while strengthening our inner intelligence.
Facilitator & Trainer at ChangeMaker Collective (He/Him)
Sarah Smith, the strategic "Tech Wizard” that plays well with AI, the sounding board for Tobin’s programs, and the grounded, resilient human behind the visuals at The Happiness Department.
Facilitator & Trainer at ChangeMaker Collective (She/Her)
Chantel Carter Transformation Guide & Facilitator | Founder of @loveandnude Canada's 1st nude for all skin tones intimates
Facilitator & Trainer at ChangeMaker Collective (She/Her)
Lexi Deece-Cassidy, MEd Director of Adult Services at Hands the Family Help Network in Bracebridge, ON • Talent Landscape Artist • Learning innovator
Facilitator & Trainer at ChangeMaker Collective (She/Her)
Natalie Haynes, Psychotherapist, Emotional, Mental Wellness and DEIB Training, OAMHP (Cert), President of the Board of the Gestalt Institute of Toronto
Facilitator & Trainer at ChangeMaker Collective (she/her)
Daniel Francavilla, Helping leaders make more impact through strong storytelling, resonant branding and content that converts. Teaching advertising, social media, personal branding and more. Focused on social good.
Facilitator & Trainer at ChangeMaker Collective (He/Him)
Simran Walia, is our Marketing & Comms Lead. Simran has a Master of Arts in Industrial/ Organizational Psychology, PGDM in Human Resource Management and Digital Marketing. She combines psychology, AI, and marketing to craft strategies that resonate deeply with audiences.
(She/Her) Marketing & Comms Lead for ChangeMaker Collective
Rita is a second-year Interaction Design student with a strong interest in UI/UX, product design, entrepreneurship, and social impact. She has former experience in teaching, designing user interface, graphic design, and branding
Training & Digital Coordinator at ChangeMaker Collective (She/Her)
