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.

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