Lisa Gulesserian is a Learning and Development professional with a focus on leadership, career and women at work.

Lisa has been working in the learning & organizational development space for 15 years, in Canada, the UAE and Australia. In Canada, she worked at the University of Toronto, KPMG and Ernst & Young supporting regional people development initiatives. Lisa spent two years in Abu Dhabi, UAE as a Leadership Development Consultant at Knowledge Group, including a focus on women at work and in leadership.

She is currently working towards her PhD in Work and Organizational Studies at the University of Sydney Business School, with a focus on the platform economy, gender roles and gender equality. She also works as a Leadership Research Fellow, designing and delivering leadership training programs to young women at the Women’s College within the University of Sydney. Lisa currently teaches at McMaster University, tutors at the University of Sydney Business School and has taught at George Brown College.  

Lisa holds a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Toronto, and the Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) Designation through the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA). 

Paul Maher is a continuing education instructor in the Human Resources Management program. Paul has over twenty (20) years experience within HR Management, Recruitment, Training & Performance Management across military and manufacturing environments. He has been teaching at the post-secondary level since 2006, and with McMaster since 2008. Paul is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), holds a Bachelor of Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland, a Master of Business Administration from Saint Mary’s University, an HR Management Diploma from Sheridan College, a Strategic Human Resources Leadership certificate from Cornell University, as well as a Master of Education (Post Secondary Studies) from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Originally from Newfoundland & Labrador, Paul is a proud ex-Reservist, and in his spare time likes to stay active in the outdoors, in the gym and in the kitchen.