Winning the Talent Game
Workshop Speakers
Lori Bolton
Lori Bolton
Director of Human Resources, City of Orillia
Lori Bolton serves as OMHRA’s President. She previously held the positions of Vice President of Finance and Stakeholder Relations and Chair of the Stakeholder Relations Committee.
Lori is the Director of Human Resources for the City of Orillia, where she directs and administers the corporate human resources function, including employee labour relations, collective bargaining, compensation and benefits administration, employee performance management, corporate training and development, health and safety functions, and payroll.
Jordan Bailey
Jordan Bailey
His contributions to HR publications offer valuable perspectives on fostering positive workplace cultures while ensuring legal compliance. Demonstrating his commitment to legal excellence and community service, Jordan actively contributes to The Advocates’ Society and champions access to justice through his close relationships with non-profits and as a pro bono representative.
Brian Gottheil
Brian Gottheil
Susan Hsiung
Susan Hsiung
Stephanie Jeronimo
Stephanie Jeronimo
Janine L. Liberatore
Janine L. Liberatore
Janine provides training on many human resource topics and is a frequent speaker and trainer with appearances on BNN Bloomberg News Channel, as well as at the American Bar Association. She is also a former adjunct professor at Seneca College teaching alternate dispute resolution, and an instructor for the Professional Engineers Ontario teaching employment law, contract law and ethics.
Lorraine MacPhail
Lorraine MacPhail
Lorraine serves as a trusted advisor to municipal leaders, providing expert guidance on recruitment, selection, and hiring while helping to navigate complex HR challenges. She is a leader in developing innovative, targeted recruitment marketing strategies, leveraging digital and social media outreach to attract top talent. She works closely with key stakeholders and community partners to build strategic programs to strengthen the City’s talent pipeline. Her expertise also includes performance management, organizational and job design, and developing impactful learning and development programs.
Lorraine has played a pivotal role in shaping the City’s employer brand and employee value proposition.
With a forward-thinking approach to HR, Lorraine is dedicated to empowering leaders, driving organizational effectiveness, and fostering an inclusive and engaged workforce.
Jen McGillis
Jen McGillis
Ronald S. Minken
Ronald S. Minken
Given Ron’s expertise in this area, he publishes extensively, is a Columnist in Canadian HR Reporter and Human Resources Director Canada, also being interviewed frequently by media such as the National Post, Financial Post, Canadian Business, Toronto Star, and Canada Justice TV on the topic of Workplace Romances.
Ron is a prominent speaker at conferences including the Law Society of Ontario, Canadian Bar Association, Human Resources Professional Association, Financial Executives International Canada, City of Markham, and in the United Kingdom.
Colette O’Neil
Colette O’Neil
Asha Rampersad
Asha Rampersad
Tanya Sambi
Tanya Sambi
Tanya also provides strategic advice and guidance with respect to the preparation and review of employment contracts/hiring letters, and policies governing workplace relations, including Workplace Policies such as the Disconnecting from Work Policy and Hybrid Workplace Policy.
As an authority in Employment Law, Tanya publishes and is interviewed frequently by media, also being a Columnist in Canadian HR Reporter and Human Resources Director Canada.
Krista Siedlak
Krista Siedlak
That is why Krista adopts both a legal and practical approach when advising her employer clients, who range in size and industry. She provides guidance on all aspects of the employment relationship, whether it be large-scale complex restructuring, or dealing with the myriad of human resource issues that clients face on a day-to-day basis. Regardless of the complexity of the issue, Krista likes to be integrated into her clients’ decision-making so that she can proactively (as opposed to reactively) deal with issues. When litigation does arise, she is a strong and balanced advocate.
Stephanie Staples
Stephanie Staples
As a multi-titled author Steph has tools to share that will positively impact your life and work. Buckle up for an unforgettable learning adventure that will be anything but boring as she turns audience members into active participants, whether in-person, hybrid or remote.
Prepare to laugh, be warned you may even cry and take notes because you will definitely take away easily actionable tools that you can apply immediately to improve your quality of life both personally and professionally!
Michael Thompson
Michael Thompson
Previously, he held executive roles in screening technology, supply chain management, and marketing solutions, as well as serving as VP of a major travel company, where he helped build a $1B consumer travel business. In addition to his role at ISB, Michael contributes to several boards and industry committees shaping the future of compliance and risk management.
Tanille Turner
Tanille Turner
Tanille investigates a wide range of complex issues including:
- workplace harassment, discrimination, and bullying
- conflict resolution
- workplace culture assessments & surveys
- toxic/hostile work environments
- code of conduct violations
- breach of fiduciary duty
She has expertise in investigations involving long-term care homes, hospitals, and medical clinics. Tanille has practiced law and done investigations involving complex issues. Her legal practice is trauma informed. She approaches her interviews with sensitivity and compassion, never losing sight of the heart of the matter.
Laura Williams
Laura Williams
