Meet the Speakers
Check out our 2019 Ontario Student Leadership Spring Conference Speakers below
Keynote Speakers
Heather Moyse Four months after climbing into a bobsleigh for the first time, Heather represented Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Italy, losing-out on a medal by only the narrowest of margins and taking fourth place…
Nick Foley Nick Foley is the founder of Good Sport, the non-profit Move for Inclusion, and is a co-founder of WEBE US All are initiatives that motivate and empower people of all ages to make a difference by propagating good through action…
Advisor Workshop Presenter
Workshops are not just for the students that attend OSLC Spring. We also offer workshops for the advisors that attend as well.
Dave Conlon Dave Conlon was an activity director at the secondary school level for over 26 years. He has chaperoned over 120 dances and knows how to get a cow into the principal’s office. He is the Program Director for the Canadian Student Leadership Association (CSLA), prepares national newsletters… Read More
Karen Kettle was the staff advisor for the Port Perry Rebels Leadership Camp for a decade. As an advisor, Karen coached a camp committee of student leaders throughout the year to prepare for four days of intensive student-led leadership learning and fun… Read More
Student Workshop Speakers
Workshop presenters will design a 60 minute program for emerging leaders, current leaders and/or graduating leaders. They have the opportunity to impact developing student leaders by sharing their skills and knowledge. Students will leave the workshops feeling informed, inspired, entertained and energized.
Andy Thibodeau Andy Thibodeau was called “Mr. School Spirit” by King’s at Western University when they named him alumni of the year in 2014. This passion for leadership and school spirit started in elementary school when Andy successfully ran for student council Vice President… Read More
Ian Tyson Since 1989, Ian Tyson has been entertaining and motivating students as a professional speaker across North America. An award winning comedian, Ian’s talks combine humorous anecdotes ranging from childhood to high school and beyond, with touching stories about making a difference… Read More
Riley McMullen Riley McMullen, who bears a striking resemblance to Bilbo Baggins, has been involved in student leadership since 1990. He served as… Read More
Evolution DJ Evolution DJ is a collective of highly experienced DJs from across the GTA. Not only are they great at getting the crowd moving, they provide you with a vivid light and booming sound experience from start to finish… Read More
Canadian Cancer Society The Relay For Life Youth Program has been an integral part of the Canadian Cancer Society’s youth engagement strategy since 2002. Relay For Life is a celebration of cancer survival, a tribute to loved ones who have fought it, and an event full of fun, friendship and fundraising to fight back against cancer… Read More
Scott Hammell Scott Hammell has been entertaining professionally since 1998. In the eighteen years since, the four-time Guinness World Record holder has hung upside down from a hot air balloon while locked in a straitjacket and chains (World’s Highest Suspension Straitjacket Escape) for a feature spot on the season premier of Ripley’s Believe It Or Not… Read More
Karen Kettle Karen Kettle is passionate about the power of student-led leadership programs. She was a founding member of the Eastdale Eagles Leadership Camp that has been running strongly for over 20 years. Karen was the staff advisor for the Port Perry Rebels Leadership Camp for a decade… Read More
Fahd Alhattab A former at-risk child turned leader and entrepreneur, Fahd Alhattab’s mission is to enable people to drive change, build their dreams, and embrace leadership… Read More
Jeff Gerber Jeff has been entertaining and empowering people for many years! As the Student Activities Council Advisor and Leadership Teacher at Waterloo-Oxford DSS, he leads one of the largest and most impactful leadership programs in the province of Ontario. He is an engaging and experienced speaker and workshop presenter… Read More
Brandon Love Brandon Love is a magician, speaker, and coach. He helps people learn to change their thinking to become more creative and achieve the impossible. Combining his unique blend of awe-inspiring entertainment with experience-derived insights, Brandon creates an audience experience you won’t soon forget. He is a certified teacher, hypnotist, and author, having recently published his first book, a guide to becoming fearlessly creative… Read More
Molly Kennedy Molly ‘walks the walk’ when it comes to resiliency, grit and perseverance. She turned her pain into a purpose and has achieved many life goals. Some of these goals include becoming an author, Ironman Triathlete (140.6 miles), bodybuilding champion, and successful female youth motivational speaker. Molly has also earned her Master’s Degree, jumped out of an airplane and walked across fire… Read More
Joel Hilchey wants to change how people think about success, because too many people spend their time doing stuff they don’t really care about. Joel thinks a lot about success, and he’s proud to be a true renaissance man. He earned a Master’s in environmental engineering, teaches sustainability at McMaster University, writes about leadership, and is often remembered as the speaker at conferences who juggles mousetraps. Mostly though, he tries to be a good dad, husband, and friend, so he only really works part-time… Read More
Bob Kline discovered his passion for leadership when he co-founded his school’s grade nine orientation and mentorship program; a co-worker asked for help at a staff meeting and he stepped forward. Bob never imagined that he would stumble upon his kindred spirits in the Student Activities world; it just takes a moment for something wonderful to unfold… Read More
Dillon Mendes is a 19-year-old social entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, Co-Founder of the environmental venture, PickWaste, as well as 1 of Canada’s Top 25 Environmentalists under 25. He is currently studying at the University of Waterloo, Majoring in Finance and Accounting, and minoring in environmental studies… Read More
Sam Demma is a 19-year-old TEDx speaker, avid reader, co-founder of the social enterprise PickWaste & one of the top 25 under 25 environmentalists all throughout Canada. In addition, Sam is the youngest club member of an advanced toastmasters group and a connector for the league of innovators — a Canadian charity that is bridging the gap between youth and entrepreneurship… Read More
Ashley Baer Ash Baer has been working with student leaders for the past six years. She has a strong passion of working with students to create more positivity and authentic experiences. In 2016 she was recognized with the Ron and Mickey Johnstone Youth Leadership award… Read More
