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.

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.

Lorraine Simpson-Spence, M.Ed, CHRL, has been a key contributor in adult education, distance education and human resources management for the past 14 years. She holds a Master of Education in Open, Digital & Distance Education and a Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations from Athabasca University. She is also a Certified Human Resources Leader and has held both leadership and single contributor roles in corporate human resources management.

Lorraine teaches online and face-to-face at the post-secondary education level and has worked extensively on the instructional design, development and delivery of various human resources online courses. She is passionate about supporting adult learners from diverse backgrounds in achieving their academic and professional goals and believes it is a privilege and an honour to be a part of their learning experiences.

Her current academic interests include student success, lifelong learning, instructional design, online learning, constructivism, community of inquiry, qualitative research etc.