Sharnelle Matthew is a proud member of the Simpcw First Nation. She has worked within the Secwepemc Territory for over 30 years, walking with Indigenous communities in various roles. Sharnelle is passionate about working with children, youth, and families, and teaches in the Bachelor of Social Work program, where she finds fulfillment in helping students grow in a safe learning environment. She believes that change begins within and that we guide others through the healing we have experienced ourselves. Sharnelle earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Thompson Rivers University (2001) and a Master of Social Work from the University of British Columbia (2006). She is currently pursuing a PhD at UBC Okanagan, focusing on Indigenous Knowledge to enhance her practice and inspire personal growth. Sharnelle holds a deep compassion for all beings and gratitude for the gifts from Creator and Mother Earth, inspiring her to leave a path of hope and love.

Caitlyn Vanderhaeghe, B.A., B.Ed., is a health advocate, licensed teacher, and the co-founder and CEO of KidStar Nutrients®. KidStar’s mission is to help families raise happy and healthy kids by providing clean, pure, and research-backed nutrients that parents can trust and kids love. Caitlyn's experience spans more than a decade of supply chain management and ingredients sourcing in the natural product industry. She regularly hosts educational webinars and participates in industry podcasts, helping to increase awareness around the risks and symptoms of nutrient deficiencies, like iron deficiency. Caitlyn’s mission is to help educate parents about kids’ nutrition and provide clean nutrients for kids and families.

My name is Jared Aulin and I am the owner and lead instructor at Aulin PROformance Hockey inc. I had a 16-year pro hockey career with stints in the NHL, AHL and top leagues all over Europe, as well as the opportunity to represent Team Canada several times. Some other accomplishments were earning an under 18 Gold medal, World Jr Championship Silver medal and the opportunity to play for Team Canada at the Deutschland Cup as a pro. Throughout my career I experienced the pressures of being amongst the top players in the world for my age, to suffering a career altering shoulder injury and having to battle through all sorts of warranted and unwarranted adversity. At the time it was devastating, but now being in the world of coaching/skill development, I have the ability and experiences to relate to all players in all situations.