Ivone Defreitas is an experienced human resources management expert and a certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP, CHRL). She began her career in the private sector as a generalist, extending her expertise in people management, labour and employee relations, compensation, change management and leadership development. Over the last few years as the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development for a federal government organization, she has led a team of human resources professionals, provided counsel and expertise to leadership, and worked with union leaders to ensure a safe and happy workplace for everyone.

Ivone is devoted to teaching and educating her students. She started teaching in 2009 at Centennial College and is currently a part-time instructor at Conestoga College.

As an instructor, Ivone utilizes her experience of over two decades in human resources management and business across various industries and sectors when teaching or preparing courses. Ivone was the recipient of the 2021 McMaster Association of Part-time Students (MAPS) Instructor Award.

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.