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). 

Kathryn (she/her) is an HR Professional and Educator who works within the global employment industry. Throughout her career, Kathryn has worked with hundreds of companies. She believes in the importance of educating in all areas of work and life, empowering folks to recognize their potential as a leader and peer. Kathryn has worked with innovative teams throughout her career, been awarded team accolades for innovation and was humbled to receive personal career awards. 

Kathryn is a certified career and employment specialist, adult educator and member of professional associations Human Resource Professionals Ontario (HRPA-CAN) and the Society of Human Resource Professionals (SHRM-USA). She holds a Degree in Adult Education from Brock University and a Master of Education Degree from Queen’s University. She is currently pursuing Doctorate studies in Adult Learning from the University of Calgary. 

She teaches courses in Organizational Behaviour and Wellness in the Workplace. 

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.

Heather Pollex has been involved in education for over 35 years, having worked full-time in a series of progressively senior educational roles in the health care sector. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from McMaster University; a B.Sc. in Nursing from the University of Toronto; a M.Sc. in Teaching from McMaster University; and a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) from the University of Toronto. Her doctoral research focused on organizational culture and change.

She has been a sessional instructor at McMaster since the early 1990’s.  In 2018, she assumed the part-time position of Experiential Learning Coordinator to support instructors as they incorporate experiential learning in their respective courses.