With over three decades of experience in human resources and organizational development, Deb brings a compassionate, evidence-informed approach to supporting psychological health, resilience, and inclusive workplace cultures.

Her work focuses on empowering people to navigate change, build confidence, and foster meaningful connections—whether through one-on-one coaching, team facilitation, or organizational change. Deb specializes in mental health education, employee engagement, recognition strategies, and culture transformation. She holds the Certified Human Resources Leader designation with HRPA, is a certified facilitator with the Mental Health Commission of Canada and is a certified Health & Life Coach, blending strategic insight with a deeply human touch.

Deb’s values—authenticity, collaboration, and growth—guide her commitment to creating safe, supportive spaces where people feel seen, heard, and inspired to thrive.

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.