Summit Schedule of Events

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025

PAC/DPAC Chat Rooms & Exhibitor Booths
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Jennifer McCrea - Associate Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education and Child Care
Jennifer McCrea lives, works, and plays on the unceded traditional territory of the Lekwungen speaking people, the Songhees and Xwsepsum First Nations. She is Associate Deputy Minister within the Ministry of Education and Child Care. In her prior role as Assistant Deputy Minister, Jennifer’s team ensured safe, caring and inclusive school environments optimizing learning and wellness. Specific responsibilities included Early Learning, Indigenous Education, Student Safety and Wellness, Feeding Futures and Anti-Racism with a strong focus on Mental Health. Jennifer is passionate about creating collaborative relationships to support student outcomes.

Dr. Paul Kershaw - Policy professor in the UBC School of Population Health, and Founder of Generation Squeeze
Dr. Paul Kershaw is a policy professor at UBC’s School of Population Health, founder of Generation Squeeze, and a regular Globe and Mail columnist. His award-winning work has shaped policies from $10-a-day child care to housing, taxation, and pollution pricing. Gen Squeeze advances generational fairness to protect what Canadians hold sacred—a healthy childhood, home, retirement, and planet – to promote wellbeing for young and old alike.

Amy Bond - Manager of Policy and Outreach, Community Gaming Grant
Amy Bond is the Manager of Policy and Community Outreach with the Community Gaming Grants Branch. She started working with non-profits on youth oriented and cultural projects in Port Alberni in the late 90's and has remained an active volunteer with non-profits since. Amy went on to study Business Administration at Vancouver Island University before settling in the Capital to begin her career with the BC Provincial Government. Living and working on lək̓ʷəŋən territory, Amy is keenly aware of her role as an uninvited guest and is committed to using her privilege to support reconciliation projects. Beyond her professional life, Amy is a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and widow. She stands as an ally to various communities, leveraging her experiences and compassion to foster understanding and support.

Megan Dykeman – Managing Director, Strategics Canada
Megan Dykeman helps boards transform good intentions into great governance. As Managing Director of Strategics Canada and a Harvard-trained negotiator, she brings rare depth to board dynamics—from her days as Langley East MLA to serving as Chair of both the Langley Board of Education and District Parent Advisory Council. A certified arbitrator, mediator, and past President of BC's Parliamentarians Association, Megan delivers sessions packed with practical tools and clear processes that actually get things done.

12:35 pm

Lunch Break & Exhibitor Booths (45 minutes)
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Kaylesha Penner - Founder and CEO, Markayting Creative
Kaylesha Penner is the founder of Markayting Creative, a boutique marketing agency that helps businesses build real connection and momentum through clear storytelling, smart strategy, and simple content systems. With more than a decade of hands-on marketing experience, she teaches business owners and teams how to create effective content, show up with confidence online, and manage their marketing in a way that feels sustainable and successful.

Megan Dykeman – Managing Director, Strategics Canada
Megan Dykeman helps boards transform good intentions into great governance. As Managing Director of Strategics Canada and a Harvard-trained negotiator, she brings rare depth to board dynamics—from her days as Langley East MLA to serving as Chair of both the Langley Board of Education and District Parent Advisory Council. A certified arbitrator, mediator, and past President of BC's Parliamentarians Association, Megan delivers sessions packed with practical tools and clear processes that actually get things done..

Mastering Visual Storytelling for Social Media
Strong visuals are one of the fastest ways to connect with your audience and share your message. In this session, you will learn how to create compelling content that tells a story, builds trust, and drives engagement. We will cover visual storytelling foundations, how to shoot and edit simple videos, and how to create Reels that feel natural and get real results. You will leave with practical tools, editing tips, and creative ideas to bring your school community to life online.

Kaylesha Penner - Founder and CEO, Markayting Creative
Kaylesha Penner is the founder of Markayting Creative, a boutique marketing agency that helps businesses build real connection and momentum through clear storytelling, smart strategy, and simple content systems. With more than a decade of hands-on marketing experience, she teaches business owners and teams how to create effective content, show up with confidence online, and manage their marketing in a way that feels sustainable and successful.

Managing Difficult Conversations
Parents are passionate about the well-being of their children, so much so that sometimes, we can find ourselves at odds when it comes time to make important decisions at the PAC and DPAC level. This session will provide you with conflict resolution tools and SOGI-specific information to help you quickly and calmly regain trust and order in your important meetings, and give you the resources you need to both prepare for and mitigate conflict.

Dutch DG - Regional Program Manager, SOGI 123, ARC Foundation
Dutch is a leader in the non-profit sector with a focus on supporting children and youth. As a Métis person, they are committed to decolonization, and ensuring hope, belonging, meaning and purpose is attained by all students in the K-12 system and beyond. They are passionate about using their workshop facilitation to create systems change.

Break with Exhibitors & Sponsors (20 minutes)
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Tiana Sharifi - Founder & CEO, Center for Exploitation Education
Tiana Sharifi is an internationally recognized expert in preventing sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and online harm. As the Founder and CEO of Exploitation Education, she has educated millions of students, parents, and professionals across Canada and internationally. Through her innovative programs and national advocacy, Tiana empowers communities to understand the root causes of exploitation and build cultures of safety, respect, and digital awareness.