Christine Costa is a seasoned Human Resources professional, Organizational Development consultant and facilitator with over 20 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 continuous learning.  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 has been a facilitator/teacher at both the high school and university levels and is currently an instructor with McMaster Continuing Education. 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

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.

Valerie Thompson is a Senior HR Leader and Business Partner with over 25 years of global, multi-industry experience. She has been an instructor with McMaster University’s Centre for Continuing Education since 2018. Valerie holds both the CHRP and CHRL professional designations through the HRPA, as well as additional change management, agile and workplace mental health and well-being certifications.

Visit Valerie’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vthompsonchrl