Pam is thrilled to be joining the McMaster Continuing Education team. She has over 20 years experience in the human resources field, and looks forward to sharing her knowledge and experience as a practitioner with her students. She is currently the chief human resources and equity officer at Wilfrid Laurier University and is a member of the university’s executive leadership team.

Previous roles include Assistant Vice President, Human Resources and Director, Total Compensation. She holds an honours Bachelor of Arts degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, and a Master of Human Resources Management degree from York University.

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

Webinar: Navigating Challenges for HR Professionals

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.

Romesh Morales is an accomplished and enthusiastic professional with a diverse educational background. He holds a Master’s in Public Administration, Policy, and Law from York University, a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Psychology, and a Bachelor’s in Human Resources Management. Additionally, he has post-graduate certifications in Management, Employment & Labour Law, among other disciplines.

As a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) and Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), Romesh brings over 15 years of experience in various sectors. His expertise spans critical areas such as Employee Relations, Labour Law, HR Compliance, Policy, People Analytics, and Talent Management.

Romesh’s journey through various HR roles has uniquely positioned him to understand the intricacies of the dynamic HR landscape. Currently, he serves as the Director of HR Compliance and Reporting at CAA Club Group of Companies (CCG), where he oversees several areas within the HR function.

Driven by a passion for data, research, and the sciences, Romesh is deeply interested in academic research and continuing education. His focus areas include Labour Market Trends and Policy, HR Analytics and Metrics, Workplace Relations, and Conflict. Romesh is committed to leveraging his extensive experience and expertise to explore the intersection of Human Resources and Analytics, contributing to the evolving landscape of People Analytics and HRM.

Meagan Pilo is a Human Capital Management Specialist and Organizational Development Practitioner who is passionate about people and learning. Throughout her career, she has worked in various streams of HR, such as thought leadership, employee relations, performance optimization, wellness programs, succession planning and talent management.

As a naturally strong communicator and facilitator, she has developed and delivered courses and workshops to enhance engagement and provide ongoing learning opportunities to leaders at all levels. She has worked in such industries as consulting/advising, construction and engineering, academia and life sciences. Her firm belief that people are the most important asset in any company has led her to pursue a career focused on enriching the entire employee lifecycle experience – from hire to retire.

She holds an Honours Bachelor Degree from McMaster University and a Masters Degree in Education from York University. She has certifications in many psychometric platforms, including Myers Briggs (MBTI), Personality Dimensions, Thomas International (DISC), Predictive Index and Coactive Coaching. She is an active member of the Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA).

In addition to spending quality time with her family, Meagan is also an avid reader and writer who enjoys yoga, mindfulness and the natural environment. As a McMaster graduate, she is thrilled to be teaching at her alma mater.