AMEX EMERGING LEADERS
Recognizing women between the ages of 30 to 40 years, who have been targeted for successive leadership positions with their organizations and have a proven passion for learning and innovation.
VENNY ALA-SIURUA
Executive Director, Women on Web
JANICE ANDERSON
Senior Director, Technical Accounting & Sustainability Reporting, Nutrien Ltd.
AMANDA BARTLEY
Senior Manager, Management Consulting, KPMG LLP
DONG-LING CHEN
Director, Executive Accelerators, Deloitte
VENNY ALA-SIURUA
MSc
Executive Director, Women on Web
Venny leads an international nonprofit that facilitates online access to abortion pills in nearly 200 countries. She is a human rights advocate with 15 years of international experience, currently focused on advancing work at the intersection of digital rights, abortion access and feminist activism. Each year, Venny and her team help thousands access safe, self-managed abortions by leveraging digital technologies, research and activist strategies to overcome legal and structural barriers.
Janice Anderson
CPA, CA, GCB.D
Senior Director, Technical Accounting & Sustainability Reporting, Nutrien Ltd.
Janice Anderson is Senior Director, Technical Accounting and Sustainability Reporting at Nutrien, where she leads financial and ESG reporting with innovation and impact. Since joining in 2020, she has transformed technical accounting practices, standardized global policies, and advanced climate-reporting strategies. A member of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board, Janice is recognized among the Top 50 Women in Accounting (2024) and was honoured with the CPA Alberta Distinguished Accomplishment Award for her leadership and contributions.
Amanda Bartley
HBSc
Senior Manager, Management Consulting, KPMG LLP
Amanda Bartley is a daughter, friend, community worker and Senior Manager at KPMG in Management Consulting, specializing in financial services transformations with a focus on governance and people-driven change. Amanda’s community and civic engagement includes serving as one of the youngest Alumni Governors at the University of Toronto and in an advisory capacity on the Constituency Council at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Amanda holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Economics and Psychology from the University of Toronto.
Dong-Ling Chen
Director, Executive Accelerators, Deloitte
Dong-Ling is a proven talent strategy and business transformation leader with over a decade of experience leading projects helping organizations align their business objectives with talent initiatives. She has extensive experience transforming all parts of people and culture landscape and has a proven track record working with executives to rethink their talent agendas to increase retention, improve performance and create more engaging work cultures. Sought out by senior leaders, her reputation is anchored on innovation, driving impact and inclusive leadership.
GRACE CHIU
Total Wealth Manager, Scotia Wealth
Management
JOANNA DAFOE
Senior Fellow, Munk School of Global
Affairs and Public Policy
SERENA HAK
Senior Associate, CI Private Wealth
MEGHAN HILLSTROM
Senior Director, Global Employee
Relations, Workplace Investigations and Health and Safety, CIBC
Grace Chiu
MBA
Total Wealth Manager, Scotia Wealth Management
Grace is a force for growth and good. With over 15 years of experience across multiple industries, she offers a unique blend of strategic vision, collaborative expertise and results-focused business acumen. This has resulted in recognition from Scotiabank, peers and business leaders, earning Grace Best of the Best in three of the six years she has been at the bank, and most recently awarded Business in Vancouver’s Forty under 40 Award. Her colleagues have affectionately nicknamed her “Amazing Grace.”
Joanna Dafoe
JD, MBA, MESc
Senior Fellow, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy
Joanna Dafoe is a Senior Fellow at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs. She previously served as Chief of Staff to Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, where her team helped develop the Emissions Reduction Plan, the National Adaptation Strategy, and several environmental regulations. Joanna is an advisory board member for the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy and taught International Climate Law at Queen’s University. She is an avid camper and cross-country skier.
Serena Hak
MFA-P
Senior Associate, CI Private Wealth;
Partner, Executive Director, The Donor Motivation Program
Serena Hak is a wealth adviser with CI Private Wealth and Executive Director of The Donor Motivation Program Canada. She works with Canada’s most successful families to deliver sophisticated wealth management while aligning financial strategy with values, philanthropy and meaningful wealth transfers. Having served on numerous national and community boards, Serena is currently Chair of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners, shaping Canada’s philanthropic landscape. She is passionate about connecting leaders and guiding families toward confident, purpose-driven decisions.
Meghan Hillstrom
Juris Doctor (JD)
Senior Director, Global Employee Relations, Workplace Investigations and Health and Safety, CIBC
Meghan Hillstrom is Senior Director at CIBC, where she has built and leads a global function overseeing complex employee relations, workplace investigations and Canadian health and safety. Since joining CIBC, Meghan has driven strategic initiatives, enhanced regulatory frameworks, and managed complex executive matters. Recognized as a 2023 Peak’s Emerging Leader, she is known for delivering practical, high-impact solutions that foster a positive, compliant workplace and empower her team’s growth.
ZEINA ISMAIL
Associate Vice President, Everyday
EMILY PARTINGTON
Managing Director, Quinn+Partners
Zeina Ismail
Hons B.A, MES, MBA
Associate Vice President, Everyday Banking, TD Bank;
Board Member, ABC Life Literacy
Zeina Ismail is a purpose-driven banking executive and board director, born in Bangladesh and committed to advancing equity and impact. As AVP at TD Bank, she leads everyday banking acquisition strategies, driving growth through innovation and advice. Zeina holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management and a Master’s with a focus in urban planning from York University. She advocates for financial inclusion and is passionate about supporting interns and empowering women to lead with purpose.
Emily Partington
B.A., M.Sc.
Managing Director, Quinn+Partners
Since joining Quinn+Partners in 2019, Emily has helped lead the firm through major growth, expanding from seven to over 50 people and entering new markets. As Head of Market Strategy, she positioned the firm as a leader in North American sustainability advisory services. Her vision, energy and discipline have been instrumental in building an award-winning, influential firm. Emily brings strategic foresight, clarity and confidence to guide teams through change, making her a vital architect of the firm’s future success.