50 Education Conference Producers Across Canada.

50 Education Conference Producers Across Canada. brings together current staff, programme leads, conference-services professionals and association executives whose roles help education communities meet, learn and work together across Canada.

This is a recognition directory, not a measure of merit. The people are presented alphabetically by surname for easy navigation. The scope is deliberately broad because conference production inside education associations is rarely one job title. It can sit with a conference manager, an events lead, a professional-development coordinator, a programme chair or an executive who carries responsibility for the association's national gathering.

As of August 2026, the organisations represented here include research associations, career-college bodies, student-services networks, school-board associations and university conference-organiser communities. Together, they show how much of a successful education event happens before anyone walks into the room: member listening, programme design, logistics, communications and the quiet work of making participation feel worthwhile.

Why education conferences matter

1. John-Paul Alexandrowicz

Board Member, Canadian Network for Education and Human Resources Professionals

John-Paul Alexandrowicz is Board Member at Canadian Network for Education and Human Resources Professionals. That gives John-Paul Alexandrowicz a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The association lists him as a board member and co-chair of a national school-boards practice. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

2. Steven St. Amand

Board Member, Canadian Network for Education and Human Resources Professionals

Steven St. Amand is Board Member at Canadian Network for Education and Human Resources Professionals. That gives Steven St. Amand a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The association lists him as a board member and Senior Negotiations Strategist with Teachers' Employer Bargaining Association. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

3. Anne Armstrong

Atlantic Region Director and Manager, Conferences and Special Events, Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association

Anne Armstrong is Atlantic Region Director and Manager, Conferences and Special Events at Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association. That gives Anne Armstrong a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The CUCCOA board page names her as Manager, Conferences and Special Events at St. Francis Xavier University. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

4. David Baidoo-Anu

Executive Officer, Canadian Educational Researchers Association

David Baidoo-Anu is Executive Officer at Canadian Educational Researchers Association. That gives David Baidoo-Anu a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The current CERA executive listing names him as Executive Officer, a role connected to the association's national programme and conference work. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

5. Sadia Batool

Programs and Events Manager, Career Education Council

Sadia Batool is Programs and Events Manager at Career Education Council. That gives Sadia Batool a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The staff page names her Programs and Events Manager, a direct programme and event production role. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

6. Marie-France Berard

SIGEMM President, Canadian Educational Researchers Association

Marie-France Berard is SIGEMM President at Canadian Educational Researchers Association. That gives Marie-France Berard a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The current CERA executive listing names her President of the SIGEMM special-interest group. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

7. Meghan Bowman

Graduate Student Representative, Canadian Educational Researchers Association

Meghan Bowman is Graduate Student Representative at Canadian Educational Researchers Association. That gives Meghan Bowman a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The current CERA executive listing names her as a graduate student representative in the national education-research association. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

8. Noah Carpenter

Program Manager, Develop the Future, Career Education Council

Noah Carpenter is Program Manager, Develop the Future at Career Education Council. That gives Noah Carpenter a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The staff page lists him as programme manager for Develop the Future, part of the council's education delivery work. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

9. Jessica Chan

Communications Officer, Canadian Educational Researchers Association

Jessica Chan is Communications Officer at Canadian Educational Researchers Association. That gives Jessica Chan a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The current CERA executive listing names her Communications Officer, a role that helps an education association keep its programmes visible. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

10. Suvi Coulson

Multimedia Specialist and Program Lead, Career Education Council

Suvi Coulson is Multimedia Specialist and Program Lead at Career Education Council. That gives Suvi Coulson a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

Her programme lead role connects digital production with the council's education and event work. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

11. Joanie Crandall

Canadian Journal of Education Board Representative, Canadian Educational Researchers Association

Joanie Crandall is Canadian Journal of Education Board Representative at Canadian Educational Researchers Association. That gives Joanie Crandall a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The current CERA executive listing names her as the Canadian Journal of Education Board Representative. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

12. Lauren Davies

Program Lead, Ontario Career Lab, Career Education Council

Lauren Davies is Program Lead, Ontario Career Lab at Career Education Council. That gives Lauren Davies a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The staff page lists her as programme lead for the Ontario Career Lab. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

13. Kendra Tedford Devine

Director of Professional Development and Events, Ontario Public School Boards Association

Kendra Tedford Devine is Director of Professional Development and Events at Ontario Public School Boards Association. That gives Kendra Tedford Devine a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The OPSBA team page says she designs programmes and events that support Ontario trustees in their governance roles. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

14. Carol Dey

President, Canadian Network for Education and Human Resources Professionals

Carol Dey is President at Canadian Network for Education and Human Resources Professionals. That gives Carol Dey a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The association says its annual conference brings together Canadian school-board HR and labour-relations professionals. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

15. Laura Dimic

Central Region Director and Conference, Catering and Events Manager, Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association

Laura Dimic is Central Region Director and Conference, Catering and Events Manager at Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association. That gives Laura Dimic a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The CUCCOA board page names her Conference, Catering and Events Manager at Algonquin College. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

16. Natalie Fiannaca

Communications Manager, Canadian Society for the Study of Education

Natalie Fiannaca is Communications Manager at Canadian Society for the Study of Education. That gives Natalie Fiannaca a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The CSSE page says she supports the website, social media, newsletters and member updates. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

17. Cliff Fielder

Secretary-Treasurer and Conference Services Manager, Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association

Cliff Fielder is Secretary-Treasurer and Conference Services Manager at Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association. That gives Cliff Fielder a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The CUCCOA board page names him Conference Services Manager at Western University. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

18. Barb Ford

Membership Services, Canadian Society for the Study of Education

Barb Ford is Membership Services at Canadian Society for the Study of Education. That gives Barb Ford a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The CSSE page says her role manages membership, conference and special event registrations for CSSE and other national organisations. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

19. Pariss Garramone

Representative to New Scholar Advisory Board, Canadian Educational Researchers Association

Pariss Garramone is Representative to New Scholar Advisory Board at Canadian Educational Researchers Association. That gives Pariss Garramone a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The current CERA executive listing names her representative to the New Scholar Advisory Board. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

20. Rachel Gauthier

Digital Marketing Specialist, Career Education Council

Rachel Gauthier is Digital Marketing Specialist at Career Education Council. That gives Rachel Gauthier a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

Her digital marketing role supports member-facing communication for the council's programmes and events. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

21. T.J. Goertz

Manager of Strategic Communications, Ontario Public School Boards Association

T.J. Goertz is Manager of Strategic Communications at Ontario Public School Boards Association. That gives T.J. Goertz a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The OPSBA page says his work includes event coordination, digital communications and public education advocacy. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

22. Michael Gray

Board Member, Canadian Network for Education and Human Resources Professionals

Michael Gray is Board Member at Canadian Network for Education and Human Resources Professionals. That gives Michael Gray a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The association lists him as a board member and Executive Director of Employee Services at Vancouver School Board. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

23. Jennifer Hamilton

Executive Director, Canadian Association of College and University Student Services

Jennifer Hamilton is Executive Director at Canadian Association of College and University Student Services. That gives Jennifer Hamilton a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The CACUSS contact page lists her as Executive Director and provides a dedicated conference contact for the association. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

24. Michael Holden

President-Elect, Canadian Educational Researchers Association

Michael Holden is President-Elect at Canadian Educational Researchers Association. That gives Michael Holden a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The current CERA executive listing names him in the president-elect role for the association serving Canadian education researchers. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

25. Sara Jarvis

Director of Human Resources, Canadian Network for Education and Human Resources Professionals

Sara Jarvis is Director of Human Resources at Canadian Network for Education and Human Resources Professionals. That gives Sara Jarvis a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The association lists her as Director of Human Resources at First Nation School Board in Yukon. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

26. Nabila Kazmi

Conference Manager, Canadian Society for the Study of Education

Nabila Kazmi is Conference Manager at Canadian Society for the Study of Education. That gives Nabila Kazmi a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The CSSE page says she joined the Conference Manager position in 2024 and researches intersectional feminism, space and placemaking, and informal learning. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

27. Erin Kelly

Director of Program Policy, Ontario Public School Boards Association

Erin Kelly is Director of Program Policy at Ontario Public School Boards Association. That gives Erin Kelly a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The OPSBA page describes her education-sector and programme-policy experience across school-board systems. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

28. Reg Klassen

Executive Director, Canadian Association of School System Administrators

Reg Klassen is Executive Director at Canadian Association of School System Administrators. That gives Reg Klassen a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

A January 2026 message identifies him as CASSA Executive Director and points to the association's annual conference and professional learning work. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

29. Janet Lien

President, Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association

Janet Lien is President at Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association. That gives Janet Lien a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The CUCCOA page identifies her as President and describes the association as governed by conference-organiser professionals. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

30. Pei-Ying Lin

President-Elect, Canadian Educational Researchers Association

Pei-Ying Lin is President-Elect at Canadian Educational Researchers Association. That gives Pei-Ying Lin a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The current CERA executive listing places her in the president-elect role within the Canadian educational research association. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

31. Richard MacIsaac

Director, Marketing and Regional Manager, Sales and Marketing, Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association

Richard MacIsaac is Director, Marketing and Regional Manager, Sales and Marketing at Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association. That gives Richard MacIsaac a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The CUCCOA board page connects his marketing remit with the conference and guest-services community. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

32. Doris Jeanne MacKinnon

Director of Education and Development, National Association of Career Colleges

Doris Jeanne MacKinnon is Director of Education and Development at National Association of Career Colleges. That gives Doris Jeanne MacKinnon a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

Her education and development remit sits alongside NACC's national conference and sector learning programme. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

33. Ashley McCallum

Program Coordinator, Develop the Future, Career Education Council

Ashley McCallum is Program Coordinator, Develop the Future at Career Education Council. That gives Ashley McCallum a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The staff page lists her as programme coordinator for Develop the Future. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

34. Jennifer Moir

Manager of Conferences and Events, Ontario Public School Boards Association

Jennifer Moir is Manager of Conferences and Events at Ontario Public School Boards Association. That gives Jennifer Moir a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The OPSBA team page lists her as Manager of Conferences and Events. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

35. Austin Moulton

Manager of Stakeholder Engagement, National Association of Career Colleges

Austin Moulton is Manager of Stakeholder Engagement at National Association of Career Colleges. That gives Austin Moulton a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The NACC staff page lists stakeholder engagement alongside the association's national conference calendar. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

36. Jennifer Nadon

Western Region Director and Manager, Conference and Guest Services, Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association

Jennifer Nadon is Western Region Director and Manager, Conference and Guest Services at Canadian University and College Conference Organizers Association. That gives Jennifer Nadon a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The CUCCOA board page names her Manager, Conference and Guest Services at Simon Fraser University. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

37. Ruth Nakalyowa

Coordinator of Engagement and Inclusion, Canadian Association of College and University Student Services

Ruth Nakalyowa is Coordinator of Engagement and Inclusion at Canadian Association of College and University Student Services. That gives Ruth Nakalyowa a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The CACUSS contact page lists her as Coordinator of Engagement and Inclusion within the national student-services association. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

38. Robert Nellis

President, Canadian Society for the Study of Education

Robert Nellis is President at Canadian Society for the Study of Education. That gives Robert Nellis a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The CSSE page says he teaches child development and family studies and has served education organisations and associations. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

39. Justin Rempel

Incoming President, Canadian Network for Education and Human Resources Professionals

Justin Rempel is Incoming President at Canadian Network for Education and Human Resources Professionals. That gives Justin Rempel a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The association lists him as incoming president and Executive Director of Strategic Negotiations at BCSPEA. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

40. Sultan Sandur

Coordinator of Professional Development and Learning, Canadian Association of College and University Student Services

Sultan Sandur is Coordinator of Professional Development and Learning at Canadian Association of College and University Student Services. That gives Sultan Sandur a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The CACUSS contact page lists him as Coordinator of Professional Development and Learning. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

41. Michael Sangster

Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Career Colleges

Michael Sangster is Chief Executive Officer at National Association of Career Colleges. That gives Michael Sangster a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The NACC staff page pairs the national association team with a 2026 National Conference in Ottawa. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

42. Chris Sarkonak

Program Chair, Canadian Educational Researchers Association

Chris Sarkonak is Program Chair at Canadian Educational Researchers Association. That gives Chris Sarkonak a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The current CERA executive listing names him as a program chair for the 2027 conference. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

43. Kelly Schafer

Executive Director, Career Education Council

Kelly Schafer is Executive Director at Career Education Council. That gives Kelly Schafer a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The council's team page places her at the centre of an organisation running education programmes and events. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

44. Tim Skelly

Director of Operations, National Association of Career Colleges

Tim Skelly is Director of Operations at National Association of Career Colleges. That gives Tim Skelly a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The NACC staff page lists operations as part of the team supporting national conferences and member events. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

45. Cameron Smith

Executive Director, Canadian Society for the Study of Education

Cameron Smith is Executive Director at Canadian Society for the Study of Education. That gives Cameron Smith a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The CSSE page says he supports the governance and operations of the CSSE Secretariat groups, including CSSE, CSSHE, CASAE, CNIE and OTESSA. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

46. Stephanie Strong

Board Member, Canadian Network for Education and Human Resources Professionals

Stephanie Strong is Board Member at Canadian Network for Education and Human Resources Professionals. That gives Stephanie Strong a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The association lists her as a board member and superintendent of human resources in Ontario. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

47. Sarah Thompson

Manager, Exam Operations and Credentials, National Association of Career Colleges

Sarah Thompson is Manager, Exam Operations and Credentials at National Association of Career Colleges. That gives Sarah Thompson a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

Her credentials and exam operations work supports the professional learning community that NACC brings together at national events. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

48. Victoria Ventura

Director, Office of the CEO, National Association of Career Colleges

Victoria Ventura is Director, Office of the CEO at National Association of Career Colleges. That gives Victoria Ventura a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The NACC staff page lists her on the team supporting the CEO and the association's national event programme. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

49. Diana Welter

Board Member, Canadian Network for Education and Human Resources Professionals

Diana Welter is Board Member at Canadian Network for Education and Human Resources Professionals. That gives Diana Welter a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The association lists her as a board member and identifies her as a superintendent of human resources in Saskatchewan. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

50. Ruby Yeh

Lead Program Chair, Canadian Educational Researchers Association

Ruby Yeh is Lead Program Chair at Canadian Educational Researchers Association. That gives Ruby Yeh a clear place in the conference-production story for Canadian education associations, whether the work is programme design, delegate experience, communications, professional learning or association operations.

The current CERA executive listing names her as lead program chair for the 2027 conference. For conference producers, that detail matters because the event has to do more than fill a room. It has to help a real professional community learn, connect and return to its work with something useful.

What these producers show us about education conferences

The patterns across the list are distributed responsibility, mission-led programme design and careful operational detail.

How to use this list

Start with the event job, then identify the role closest to that job.

Frequently asked questions

The questions in the Markdown article are retained as heading and paragraph nodes.

Conclusion

Education conferences are working rooms where purpose becomes practice.

Related reading

You may also find this directory of educational leadership speakers, this guide to association conference speakers in Canada and this practical list of conference facilitators useful.

A practical next step

Email jonno@consultclarity.org if you need a practical keynote, workshop or facilitated leadership session.

About the author

Jonno White is a Brisbane-based leadership consultant, keynote speaker and Certified Working Genius Facilitator, and the author of Step Up or Step Out. He works with schools, corporates and nonprofits around the world. To enquire about a keynote, workshop or facilitated leadership session, email jonno@consultclarity.org.