Christine Costa is a seasoned Human Resources professional, Organizational Development consultant and facilitator with over 25 years of experience in various roles and industries (including financial services, technology, and higher education). She holds an MBA from McMaster University and is passionate about learning and development. She has spent her career coaching leaders and teams to help them reach their full potential. Christine is currently an entrepreneur and owner of “Christine Connects”, a professional training and facilitation practice that helps people create connections with their teams, themselves, and their environment.
Christine is an advocate for lifelong learning. She is currently pursuing a certificate of Psychology through Toronto Metropolitan University and has been an educator/teacher at the post-secondary and high school levels for over 10 years. She is currently an instructor with McMaster Continuing Education (in Human Resources and Essentials professional development) and a facilitator with Mohawk College Enterprise. In her spare time, she loves making music and spending time in nature.

For more information about Christine and her credentials, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineccosta

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Michelle has worked in the insurance, technology, and banking industries as a Talent Manager over the years, strategizing different ways to source and build talent pipelines. She ran and recruited a Microsoft Business Partnership company in New York for eight years, hiring and sourcing consultants for the financial and entertainment industries. In her free time, she dedicates herself to volunteering for nonprofit organizations, actively seeking opportunities for continuous personal and professional development, and providing coaching to individuals. Michelle continues to be actively involved in identifying and attracting top talent in several industries to support growing companies, collaborating closely with existing teams to streamline and enhance recruitment processes.

Ernesto Solari is a change leader, educator, and founder of Kamaleidos Change Solutions, a consulting practice dedicated to helping organizations navigate complex people-focused transformations. For over 25 years, he’s worked across Canada and internationally in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Project Management, and Change Management — partnering with industries as diverse as manufacturing, IT consulting, healthcare, telecommunications, transportation, retail, utilities, education, and banking.

A lifelong learner, Ernesto holds a Master of Industrial Relations from Queen’s University, an HR Management Certificate with Honours from Sheridan College, and multiple professional designations including CHRP, CHRL, PMP, CTDP, ACTP, and PCACP.

Since 2017, Ernesto has been teaching at McMaster University’s Centre for Continuing Education, where his classes in Human Resources Management and Talent Acquisition combine real-world experience with practical tools students can apply immediately. His goal: to make learning engaging, relevant, and career-boosting.