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.

Dr. Lisa Gulesserian is a learning, leadership, inclusion, and culture professional with 20 years of global experience including in Canada, the UAE, and Australia. She is currently the Talent Development Leader for Investments North America at WTW (Willis Towers Watson) based in Toronto. Previously, she was Head of Professional Development at the GCC Board Directors Institute based in Dubai, and has also worked at WTW in Sydney, Knowledge Group in Abu Dhabi, and KPMG, EY and Rotman Executive Programs in Toronto. Lisa has also taught part-time for the past 10 years globally, at McMaster, The University of Syndey Business School, George Brown College, and has guest lectured at universities in Australia and the UAE. She earned a PhD from the University of Sydney Business School. Her thesis entitled “Rideshare fathers, flexible work and gender roles” was a study of male Uber drivers in Australia to understand how they balance their work as Uber drivers with their childcare responsibilities. Learning, leadership, and career development are her areas of focus, and she loves to support colleagues and students through their career and learning and development journey.

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.