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The 16th Annual IEP Conference was held Thursday, March 21, 2019 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Friday, March 22, 2019 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
We thank all sponsors, exhibitors, delegates, volunteers and staff for making the 16th Annual IEP Conference successful.
Celebrating over 16 years of providing IEPs with information, resource and networking opportunities to succeed in Canada, the IEP Conference is regarded as one of the most innovative and respectful events for Internationally Educated Professional newcomers seeking practical, effective career & employment advice.
Day 1 - Emcee, Plenary Session
Christopher Alexander
MBA, Past Chair, PCPI President and CEO, Zhoosh Service Enterprise Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Festival Management Committee
Christopher Alexander is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Festival Management Committee, the organization that produces the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, one of the largest street festival and cultural organization in North America. He has a passion for his culture and believes that this festival is the ultimate expression of caribbean culture in the City of Toronto. Mr. Alexander is a former banker and an entrepreneur. He is the President and CEO of Zhoosh Service Enterprise a consulting company focused on helping small business owners start, grow and optimize their businesses. Chris is also a Business Coach. He is a member of the board of directors of Progress Career Planning Institute. Chris holds a Master in Business Administration from Dalhousie University, a Bachelor of Business Management Degree from Ryerson University and a Diploma in Business Management and Accounting from George Brown College. He is a Personal Financial Planner, and a Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers. Chris presented a series on financial planning and retail borrowing on OMNI television. He appeared as a guest on the "My Money" segment on the Women's Cable network, and represented the bank on a regular basis at community events throughout his years in the financial services industry. He was a mentor both for the bank and for new immigrants to Canada with a financial services background. He wrote a weekly column in the 24-Hour community newspaper called Financial Fitness which was featured in Canoe Money where he was one of the columnists.
Day 1 - Welcoming Remarks
The Honourable Mitzie Hunter, M.P.P.
Member of Provincial Parliament for Scarborough-Guildwood
Mitzie understands the community and the power of working together. A lifelong city builder and transformational leader, she's held various senior management roles in corporate, agency and social enterprise organizations. As a member of the Ontario Liberal Caucus in the 42 Parliament, Mitzie serves as critic for Finance, Treasurery, Government and Consumer Services, Tourism, Culture and Sport. Mitzie is formerly Ontario's Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development. In the role, she's worked to make sure everyone has access to the success that comes with education and training — regardless of their social or economic background. She was first elected to the Ontario legislature in 2013 as the MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood. She previously served as Minister of Education and as Associate Minister of Finance, responsible for the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan.
Day 1 - Indigenous Performance
Drum and Dance Ceremony
Steve Teekens
Nipissing First Nation - Day 1: Conference Opening: Drum and Dance Ceremony
Steve Teekens is a member of Nipissing First Nation. Steve has been working with the marginalized and homeless sector in Toronto since 1995. Steve is the Executive Director at Na-Me-Res (Native Men's Residence) where he has worked since 2008. Steve is very active in Toronto's Indigenous Community where he volunteers at Aboriginal Legal Services Community Council Program, Toronto Police Services Aboriginal Consultative Committee, Vice President of TASSC (Toronto Aboriginal Social Services Council). Steve also teaches traditional drumming and to the youth and men at various Native organizations inside and outside of Toronto. Steve enjoys working and volunteering in the Indigenous Community and wishes to see people overcome their obstacles and find the resilience in themselves to succeed in life.
Saga Kwandibenz
Ojicree, First Nation Dancer - Day 1: Conference Opening: Drum and Dance Ceremony
Saga is an Ojicree from the small community of Constance Lake First Nation. She has however being a residence of Toronto for the past 17 years and performs at events all over Canada representing indigenous culture and she is also a Fancy Shawl Dancer. Saga is pleased to dance at the conference to welcome the IEPs.
Day 1 - Opening Keynote Speaker Topic
Making a Cultural Shift to Find Work in Canada The way we were brought up has a much bigger impact on the way we think and communicate than most of us realize. This becomes particularly impactful for people who move from one country to another as adults – the way they were taught to think and communicate is now different from the way the people they interact with are used to think and communicate. When skilled immigrants come to Canada as adults and look for work in this country, they often apply the approaches and thought processes they would have used in their home country. Unfortunately, this does not work in a Canadian context. Canada is a country of specialists, whereas most of immigrants are used to think of themselves as generalists. To be successful, immigrants need to make the mental shift and start thinking of themselves as specialists – start looking for work like specialists.
Lionel F. Laroche, Ph. D., P. Eng.
President, MCB Solutions - Opening Keynote Speaker
Over the past 20 years, Lionel Laroche has helped many highly skilled immigrants find jobs in Canada that makes use of their experience and education. He also provides training to many immigrant servicing agencies to help their counselors learn the concepts and approaches he has developed in the process. Born in France, he has obtained an engineering degree from the Ecole Polytechnique de Paris and a Ph.D. from Caltech. He worked as an engineer for Procter & Gamble and Xerox in Canada for four years each before becoming a cross-cultural consultant. He has written three books and presented to over 100,000 people in 20 countries. He is generally described as thought-provoking, practical and highly engaging.
Day 1 - Closing Keynote Speaker Topic
My Canadian Journey
Mark Beckles
Senior Director, Youth Strategy and Innovation, RBC - Closing Keynote Speaker
With over 25 years' experience in financial services, Mark has held executive leadership roles in banking, insurance, risk management and the non-profit sector. Currently, Mark is the Senior Director, Youth Strategy and Innovation and has national responsibility for executing RBC Future Launch, a $500MM investment to ensure that young Canadians are ready for the future of work. Prior to assuming this role Mark was Head, RBC Insurance Advice Centre, responsible for leading over 500 licensed insurance advisors who provide insurance advice and solutions to RBC Insurance clients across Canada. Mark has served as Regional Vice President, Retail Banking in the Greater Toronto Region at RBC Mark is actively engaged in the community and has volunteered on many boards. He currently serves on the board of Harbourfront Centre, and is an Advisory Board member of the Canadian Multicultural LEAD Organization. In 2011, Mark received the City of Toronto Bob Marley Award for his commitment to diversity and City Building. In 2012, he was recognized with the BBPA Distinguished Men of Honor Award. He was also recognized for his work in support of the Canadian Sickle Cell Network. In 2012 he received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal for his community volunteerism. In 2015, Mark received the 2015 Harry Jerome award for Professional Excellence. Mark holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Bradford and has completed executive programs with Richard Ivey School of Business, and Rotman Business School. Mark is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and holds the (ICD.D) designation. Mark is married with three children and enjoys reading, jazz and football.
Day 1 - Skill Building Sessions
Topics: "Social Media and Your Career Search " and "Personal Branding"
Chanelle Linton
Youth Employment Coordinator, PCPI - Skill Building Day 1: Personal Branding
Chanelle is a Career Development Professional at PCPI for over twelve years, in progressive roles. In her current role as Youth Employment Program Coordinator, She designs and develops, employment related workshops and is one of the key soft-skills trainer and educator of employability skills. Chanelle also has over 10 years of managerial, administration and marketing experience. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing & Advertising, and she is certified in Personality Dimensions and Level B Psychological Instruments
Sheryll Smith
Employment Marketing Consultant, PCPI - Skill Building Day 1: Personal Branding
Sheryll has 10 years in experience developing and facilitating Adult Learning using many methods including; face to face, online and blended approaches. She is an expert in HR solutions and has helped hundreds jobseekers fulfil their career goal while addressing employers' hiring needs. Her passion lies in helping people to reach their full potential by sharing her knowledge and by creating a supportive and empowering learning environment for her clients. Sheryll believes in a shared learning experience for both facilitator and learner.
Jake Hirsch-Allen
Economic Graph and Higher Ed Learning Solutions Lead, LinkedIn Canada - Skill Building Day 1: Linked In Presenter
Jake Hirsch-Allen is currently the Economic Graph and Higher Ed Learning Solutions Lead at LinkedIn Canada. He is a Director on the Board of the Canadian Club, teaches Global Health at McMaster University and is on the Advisory Boards of the Hot Docs Cinema and Code for Canada. Jake founded Lighthouse Labs, Canada's foremost software development bootcamp and Hacking Health. A former intellectual property and international criminal lawyer, Jake was also Chair of the Technology Committee of the Global Education Platform and clerked at the Supreme Court of Israel.
Day 2 - Knowledge Pods
5 Topics: Mental Health • Value of Volunteering • How to Apply Online • Applying to be a Canadian Citizen • Engineering Resume Recommendations
Sukhjit Singh, MBA, CCS, CIRS
Knowledge Pod Day 2 Presenter - Value of Volunteering
Sukhjit Singh is an accomplished Career Development Professional and an avid volunteer. Being inspired by Volunteerism and becoming a passionate and proud Canadian; A strong supporter of social and civic inclusion for newcomers to Canada, he feels that volunteer work is not only a way to gain Canadian work experience, but it is the best way to participate in and learn about the new country as well. Sukhjit recently published his first book "Same Shoes, Different Doors". This book is chronological stories of his journey of struggle and success as a new immigrant in Canada. This year he has been awarded Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers, Canada's Top honor for Volunteerism administered by Governor General's office.
Day 1 - PROFESSIONAL SECTOR PANELS
Learn from industry leaders - many who are IEPs themselves - about sector trends and job opportunities, companies that are hiring, networking tips, and how to best manage your career for maximum results. Bring your business cards and connect with professionals who are eager to share their job finding experiences with you!
Engineering Sector Hub
The Engineering Sector hub is designed to have Thought Leaders in a panel format, share their expertise and knowledge on trends and hiring practices in the sector. The delegates will have the opportunity to: •Learn what engineering employers are looking for in a potential candidate •To ask your individual questions and gain practical advice of internationally educated professionals who have lived experience of gaining employment and progressing their career in Canada •Gain clarity on the P.Eng licensing requirements for new Canadians •Identify what does not work when seeking employment •Form connections with potential employers
Darya Duma, BESc, PEng, PMP, PSP
Owner/Senior Consultant, 4DPM - Engineering Sector Hub Facilitator
FACILITATOR: Darya is the owner of 4DPM, providing training, facilitation and consulting services in project management. Darya has over 20 years experience managing projects in construction, standards development and business consulting, and in project management consulting and training. Practice areas include PM governance, PM software implementation, and course design and delivery. Darya has volunteered for the Project Management Institute, lectures at Queens University and is a member of the Canadian Mirror Committee to ISO/TC 258 for Project, programme and portfolio management. Her corporate customers include Procept Associates, Canada's two largest nuclear electricity generators, a defense contractor and two mining corporations.
Lee Weissling, PhD
Senior Research Officer - Ontario Society of Professional Engineers - Engineering Sector Hub Facilitator
FACILITATOR: Lee Weissling conducts research and generates reports concerning engineering policy, labour market conditions and other topics related to engineering. He also writes proposal for government grants and oversees management of OSPE's Bridge Training Programs for International Engineering Graduates. Prior to his current role, he was Manager of Policy and Government Relations OSPE, advocating to government about issues concerning the engineering profession Before joining OSPE in May of 2008, Lee was Corporate and International Relations Manager at Athabasca University in Alberta. He promoted and marketed their Executive MBA program to corporate clients and the international market and was responsible for developing corporate alliances in areas such as research, joint marketing, and executive management short-term courses.
Rejeanne Aimey, BESc, MBA, PEng
Senior Consultant - KPMG - Engineering Sector Hub Panelist
Rejeanne is currently a Senior Consultant with KPMG, having previously worked at SR&ED Consulting and General Motors. She was elected to the OSPE Board of Directors in 2017 and appointed as Secretary of the Board in 2018. Rejeanne has volunteered with Women in Engineering Science (WIES) by leading the Marketing and Media for the Design Competition Leadership Committee and as a coding volunteer. She has dedicated time to supporting children ages 11-14 to design, build and market apps to support sports rehabilitation. She holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a BESc. from the University of Western Ontario.
Mehemed Delibasic, M.Sc., P.Eng.
Division Manager, Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering - McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd. - Engineering Sector Hub Panelist
Mehemed Delibasic is Division Manager at McIntosh Perry and has over 20 years of experience in the transportation sector. Mehemed holds a Master of Science degree in Traffic/ Transportation Engineering. Mehemed's projects include transportation master plans, transit projects, municipal and provincial environmental assessments, transportation demand and traffic management, transportation / urban planning, preliminary and detailed highway / road design, transportation impact and traffic safety studies, and traffic operations and parking studies. Mehemed volunteers with the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers (CITE), Ontario Traffic Council (OTC), and Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)
David J. Fortin, BASc, MBA, PEng
CEO - DataRealm Inc. - Engineering Sector Hub Panelist
Dave started his career in Finance at Ford Motor Company, Powertrain division. At Ford he also worked in Manufacturing Controls engineering and Manufacturing Data Systems. From Ford, he went to Flow, where he was Product Manager and General Manager of Flow Software Technologies. After 4 years at Flow, Dave started DataRealm Inc. DataRealm grew and facilitated corporate-wide data collection into Ford, which became a corporate standard. DataRealm now employs 35 and is incorporated in Canada, US and Mexico. Its customers include Ford, GM, Chrysler/FCA, Honda, ABB Robotics, Thyssen Krupp Systems Engineering, Jamieson Vitamins and more.
Chris Metaxas, P.Eng.
Principal, Executive Director of Engineering - Mooney Metaxas Engineering Inc. (MME) - Engineering Sector Hub Panelist
Chris is the Executive Director of Engineering for Mooney Metaxas Engineering Inc. (MME) and is a designated Consulting Professional Engineer under the PEO. Chris is responsible for overall management of engineering services including providing input into the talent acquisition and career development of technical staff at MME. He has worked for engineering consulting and design-build firms in roles including engineering design, project management and contract administration for private and public-sector clients. Chris sits on the Government Relation Committee for Consulting Engineers of Ontario, and also volunteered as a technical adviser for Bridging the Gap Africa.
IT Sector Hub
The Information and Technology Sector Hub is designed to help you learn from Sector specialists, Generalists and Program Advisors how best to position yourself for employment success in Canada. •Hear from employers who are passionate about their field and about helping immigrants find their path in IT •Hear from program advisors about what is available to help prepare you for a successful job search •Find out what you need to do to prepare yourself to be well represented in your Canadian job search with your international education and experience •Learn and experience how powerful and useful networking is to a successful career
Maureen A. Ford
Program Manager, Talent Innovation - Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) - IT Sector Hub Facilitator
Maureen Ford is Program Manager of the ICTC initiative that connects employers to newcomer ICT professionals who are employment-ready after completing ICTC's bridge training program called the Integrated Work Experience Strategy (IWES) Program. IWES is a workforce-solution bridge training program that prepares and assists internationally educated and experienced ICT professionals to secure employment and continue their career in Canada's Digital economy. ICTC is a not-for-profit national centre of expertise for the digital economy. Through trusted research, innovative talent solutions, and practical policy advice, ICTC fosters industry economic development and consumer engagement in a global market. For more information visit www.ictc-ctic.ca
Amal Alsheikh
Technology Project Manager, BMO - IT Sector Hub Panelist
Amal Alsheikh, Technology Project Manager, BMO, manages technology projects. Amal leads projects from initiation through planning, then to executing and closing activities; these projects include complex and critical areas that are taken into account in order to ensure successful implementation without any security breaches or service interruptions.
Sweta Joshi
.NET Developer, Client Solutions, Kubra - IT Sector Hub Panelist
Sweta Joshi is a .Net developer, Client Solutions at KUBRA, where her role is to code, debug, test and troubleshoot KUBRA products and solutions as part of client implementations. Sweta coordinates with the Team Leader, Project Leader and Operations to ensure successful project execution. She also participates in client meetings as required and as directed by Team/Project Leader; and corresponds with clients to ensure their needs/requirements are met.
Yeon Leong (Leona) Cho
Chief Information Security Officer, KEB Hana Bank - IT Sector Hub Panelist
Leona Cho, Chief Information Security Officer, KEB Hana Bank Canada, is responsible for developing and managing security governance, framework, policy and procedures and robust security controls aligned with business objectives under OSFI (Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions) regulation. She has more than 20 years' intensive experience in Security Management, IT Risk Management, IT Audit from global financial institutions and IT company including Citigroup, TD Bank, Equitable Bank and LG Group.
Rathika Ravichandran
Project Manager - TD Bank - IT Sector Hub Panelist
Rathika Ravichandran serves in the Project Management Office (PMO) at TD Bank. Rathika manages various projects under the digitization and automation portfolio. These projects enable implementation of newer enterprise-wide technology solutions.
Anna Raymer-Parks
Senior Business Analyst, RGA (Reinsurance Group of America) - IT Sector Hub Panelist
Anna Raymer-Parks, Senior Business Analyst, Reinsurance Group of America (RGA), works with clients to define, customize, and implement automated underwriting solutions for Life Insurance products. This process primarily involves requirements planning, elicitation, design, testing and training activities.
Arun Sharvirala
Junior Data Analyst, ICTC - IT Sector Hub Panelist
Arun Sharvirala is a Junior Data Analyst at the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC). Arun assists in job market analysis which helps to drive research and policy within the organization. Arun has 3 years of experience in the analytics field working on predictive modelling techniques in the Telecommunications domain. Arun has worked on NLP (Natural Language Processing) and has a great interest in Artificial Intelligence technologies.
Amar Vivek
Data Analyst - ICTC - IT Sector Hub Panelist
Amar Vivek is a Data Analyst at the Information and Communications Technology Council. He helps the organization to strengthen Canada's digital advantage in the global economy by providing actionable insights using data analysis skills. Amar has close to 10 years of experience in the IT sector ranging from Mainframes to data warehousing, ETL and Big Data technologies. He has a keen interest in emerging technologies such as Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
Sales, Marketing & Communications Sector Hub
"Looking to get into Sales, Marketing or Communication? Come hear from the experts." Overview Description: In this interactive session, you'll: • Learn from other IEPS on how they navigated the Canadian Sales, Marketing & Communications landscape to get successful roles • Understand the key skills, experience and education for this sector • Identity how to best market yourself in a competitive marketplace
Wendy Woods, MBA, CPCC, ACC
Founder & Principal - Watershed Training Solutions - Sales, Marketing & Communications Sector Hub Facilitator
Wendy Woods brings over a decade's worth of corporate training and coaching experience specializing in Leadership and Resilience. By focusing on Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness and Neuroscience, she helps her clients leverage their time, increase their effectiveness, and achieve better results. Prior to Watershed, Wendy worked for leading Bay Street companies such as Dynamic Mutual Funds, Richardson Greenshields and RBC Dominion Securities. She has her Honours B.A. in Psychology, an M.B.A., a Certificate in Adult Education, a Certificate in Applied Mindfulness Meditation, and a license in Emotional Intelligence (MHS).
Mara Aalipour
CEO & Founder, WINpreneurs - Sales, Marketing & Communications Sector Hub Panelist
Mara established her own media business within a year of landing in Canada. She recently launched her own coaching business, helping clients discover their 'winner within', and live the life of excellence.
Samuel Balzan
Founder Purple Sales Solutions Inc. - Sales, Marketing & Communications Sector Hub Panelist
Samuel is a dual citizen of Canada and France, a graduate of the Kellogg School of Management, a seasoned B2B sales, marketing strategist and founder of Purple Sales Solutions Inc. His company accelerates B2B technology and growth initiatives in North America with best sales and marketing practices leveraging cutting edge technologies.
Winnie Biala Mittal
Manager, Multicultural Marketing - Koodo & Public Mobile - Sales, Marketing & Communications Sector Hub Panelist
Winnie is a passionate marketer with over 15 years of experience. Having been born in Hong Kong to Indian parents, and studying & working in Canada, she has embraced the diversity across cultures. Today she continues her journey of building her multicultural experience.
Kristina Koprivica
Director of Marketing, Kruger Product - Sales, Marketing & Communications Sector Hub Panelist
Kristina is responsible for developing business strategies for assigned brands, leading the marketing team in execution of tactical plans, and managing creative and media agency relations and product development plans.
Liz Oke, BFA, CM
Principal, lizoke, Inc. - Sales, Marketing & Communications Sector Hub Panelist
Liz also serves as Lead Course Developer at the Canadian Marketing Assn., (CMA) and is a Course Instructor at U of T's School of Continuing Studies. She advises businesses on marketing and sales decision making.
William H. (Bill) Smalley MBA, CSP
CEO, Route Five International Inc - Sales, Marketing & Communications Sector Hub Panelist
William H. (Bill) Smalley MBA, CSP is an international consultant, trainer, speaker and coach and is the President and CEO of Route Five International Inc., a consulting and training firm that helps clients grow by winning new business and penetrating new markets.
VP Marketing - Xello - Sales, Marketing & Communications Sector Hub Panelist
Erin has a diverse marketing background, having led brand and performance marketing campaigns in retail, banking, and loyalty sectors. Five years ago she 'pivoted' to become part of Toronto's emerging technology industry -- and she hasn't looked back.
Healthcare & Related Professions Sector Hub
Session Title: Gateway for Healthcare Careers: Exploring the challenges, the opportunities and the alternatives – Discover an IEHP's Roadmap to Access Healthcare Professions in Ontario Objective: This panel discussion shall assist internationally educated health professionals (IEHPs) to access the Ontario health care system by offering counselling on the ways in which newcomers can become professionally licensed; pursue additional professional training to obtain employment in their field; and explore alternative, complementary career paths. Discussion topics will include: # 1: What are the key challenges confronting international health care professionals? What opportunities can IEHPs pursue to achieve their career objectives? #2: How to assist IEHPs better understand the health care employment environment, both regulatory and non-regulatory sectors #3: What professional supports exist for IEHPs? What alternative - complementary – career options are potentially available?
Dr. Shafi U. Bhuiyan, MBBS, MPH, MBA, PhD
A/Professor, School of Occupational and Public Health; Co-Founder/Program Lead, Intl. Trained Medical Doctors (ITMD) Bridging Program, Ryerson University; Asst. Professor, U of T - Healthcare & Related Professions Sector Hub Facilitator
Dr. Shafi Bhuiyan is an internationally recognized scientist and academic leader in global public health and post-graduate education initiatives, with diverse experience in both developed and developing countries. The bridging program he leads provides ITMDs with training to transition into non-licensed health care positions. Dr. Bhuiyan is an RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrants award finalist, and he recently was named Chair of the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research.
Ana Bernstein BSW, MBA
Manager start-up, ISAGE Bridge Training program - Healthcare & Related Professions Sector Hub Panelist
Ana combines a specialty in HR with over 10 years' experience in counseling roles within the employment sector, internationally and in Canada. As a former newcomer herself, Ana has deep understanding of the challenges IEPs face: this perspective informs her role in assisting clients secure positions similar to those in their home countries. Ana is currently Manager of the ISAGE Bridge Training Program, offering alternative careers for IEHPs as well as teachers and social workers.
Irina Edilova
IEHP Advisor, Health Workforce Integration, HealthForceOntario Marketing and Recruitment Agency - Healthcare & Related Professions Sector Hub Panelist
Within the Health Workforce Integration department at HealthForceOntario, Irina provides information, advice and support to Internationally Educated Health Professionals related to their path to professional practice. Irina's career has spanned work in education, consular services, international development and recently, in health workforce advisory services. Currently, she works predominantly with internationally trained doctors and is very passionate about helping them to obtain a medical license or choose a meaningful and rewarding alternative career in Canada.
Nava Israel PhD
Manager of Adult Education, Mennonite New Life Centre - Healthcare & Related Professions Sector Hub Panelist
Dr. Nava Israel is an internationally educated professional in the field of healthcare, and a leader in driving fairness and social change for immigrants in Canada. Nava has had the pleasure of supporting the evolution of access to healthcare professions since 2005; a designer, developer and manager of multiple bridge-training programs; the founder of "The Bridging Coalition"; and a consultant working with many regulatory bodies across Canada on the development of tools, processes and policies related to fair assessments of immigrant professionals. Currently, Dr. Israel supervises a bridge training program for mental health professionals; and is a Director of Programs at the Toronto New Life Wellness Place, an innovative social enterprise designed to support entrepreneurial, immigrant health and wellness professionals.
Jeff Kariuki
Director of Newcomers and Employment Services, Job Skills - Healthcare & Related Professions Sector Hub Panelist
Jeff is a passionate leader with over sixteen years of experience in community development and Employment & Newcomer Services in the non-profit sector. He combines his excellent understanding of the needs and barriers of newcomers, families, children, youth and marginalized communities with service delivery, active giving and contribution.
Ruth Lee RN, MScN, PhD
Executive Director, McMaster University, CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses; & Associate Clinical Professor, School of Nursing - Healthcare & Related Professions Sector Hub Panelist
Ruth's clinical expertise spans roles as staff nurse, clinical nurse specialist, program manager, Chief of Nursing Practice, and Executive Director. Her research, publications and presentations include culturally competent practice, diversity and cultural issues in health care, and health human resources planning with a focus on internationally educated nurses.
Mirjana Milanovic MD, DHMHS, HOM
Doctor of Homeopathic Medicine, Private Practice - Healthcare & Related Professions Sector Hub Panelist
Dr. Milanovic received her MD from the University of Sarajevo in the former Yugoslavia and practised extensively (including internal and preventive medicine) before immigrating to Canada. In Toronto, she worked as a Clinical Education Specialist in the largest teaching hospital (UHN) in Canada. After passing the Medical Council of Canada's Evaluating and Qualifying Examinations she found herself in Homeopathy, graduating with honours from the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine (OCHM). Mirjana has a private practice in Toronto and teaches medical sciences and homeopathy.
Emal Stanizai, MD, MA
Project Coordinator, Immigrant Insight Scholars Initiative (IISI) - Access Alliance Multicultural Health & Community Services - Healthcare & Related Professions Sector Hub Panelist
Emal Stanizai's work focus is enabling internationally educated researchers to build local experience, track records, and professional networks needed to transition to a successful career as a researcher in Canada. The project is targeted at internationally educated researchers/analysts (e.g. epidemiologists, statisticians, clinician scientists, evaluation experts, and community-based researchers) who are currently under-employed or who are in precarious employment. An MD, Emal specialized in public health and has more than 10 years of work experience in associated projects, program management, and research within several national and international organizations, UN agencies, and governmental departments.
Holliday Tyson
Founding Academic Director, International Midwifery Pre-Registration Program (IMPP), Ryerson University, Chang School of Continuing Education - Healthcare & Related Professions Sector Hub Panelist
Holliday Tyson is the founding and current Director of the International Midwifery Pre-registration Program, which has operated continuously since 2002, providing 20% of Ontario's midwifery workforce. Previously, she was the founding Director of the Laurentian University Four Year Baccalaureate Midwifery Program and a consultant for the World Health Organization. She has practiced midwifery and nursing and been an educator in 7 countries, and is a former President and Co-registrar of the College of Midwives of Ontario.
Wayel Zanjir, ITMD
Resident in Internal Medicine, McGill University - Healthcare & Related Professions Sector Hub Panelist
Dr. Wayel Zanjir graduated from Gulf Medical University in Ajman, United Arab Emirates in 2015. Soon thereafter, he moved to Canada with his family to continue his life journey. He joined clinical research in hepatology as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Toronto Centre for Liver Disease, and the Internationally Trained Medical Doctors (ITMD) Bridging Program at Ryerson University in 2016. Dr. Zanjir is the creator and owner of MedTube medical channel on Youtube.com.
Finance & Accounting Sector Hub
"Discovering opportunities and rewarding careers in Canada's Financial Services sector" Overview Description: Join Financial professionals from the corporate and non-profit sectors as they discuss how to identify, apply and interview for in-demand positions. This session also covers general aspects of the regulatory environment, certifications, and academic qualifications needed for various roles; plus •Learn how to network for job leads and expand your contacts •Practise making a great first impression, especially in interviews •Discover more about Canada's financial services sector, one of the strongest in the world; and the career opportunities available to IEPs within large, medium and small enterprise employers
Heather Turnbull, BA (Hons)
President, Turnbull Consulting Group - Finance & Accounting Sector Hub Facilitator
Heather Turnbull is a Toronto based meeting facilitator and career advancement consultant. She assists organizations in strategizing and implementing better ideas and plans for success, over the long term. In addition to her extensive volunteer activities in the performing arts and martial arts, she is a passionate advocate for IEPs and all vital contributors to Canada's social and economic wellbeing.
Sashya D'Souza, MBA
Senior VP, Talent Initiatives, Toronto Finance International - Finance & Accounting Sector Hub Panelist
Sashya D'Souza is the Senior Vice President of Talent Initiatives at Toronto Finance International (TFI), a public-private partnership between financial services (FS) organizations, post-secondary institutions and the government, to drive the growth and competitiveness of Toronto's FS sector and to lead its promotion as a prominent global Financial Centre. To that end, Sashya heads TFI's Talent team, which leads multi-stakeholder, sector-wide projects to attract, develop and retain world-class, in-demand talent for financial services. Sashya has worked in the human resources field for 18 years, and has 10 years of financial services experience.
Patricia Gonzalez, CPA
Sr. Retail Planning and Analytics Analyst, Walt Disney Canada Inc. - Finance & Accounting Sector Hub Panelist
Patricia specializes in financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision planning. Her experience gained in Brazil and Venezuela spans varied industries including entertainment, packaged goods, real estate, automotive and newsprint. Over the past 8 years at Disney, Patricia has been responsible for retail analytics and trade management. Patricia earned her Bachelor's Degree in Public Accounting from the Universidad Catolica Andres Bello, Caracas. In 2008 she moved to Canada, and most recently earned her CPA designation.
Kamilah Hudson, CPA
Director of Finance, Sistering - Finance & Accounting Sector Hub Panelist
Kamilah manages the day-to-day financial affairs of this $ 5M not-for-profit women's services organization in downtown Toronto. Her previous experience includes internal auditing within corporate and government environments.
Carmen Jacques, CPA, CGA, BCom.
Student Recruitment Manager- IEP, CPA Ontario - Finance & Accounting Sector Hub Panelist
Carmen Jacques, CPA, CGA, is a Student Recruitment Manager with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario. In addition to her CPA designation, Carmen also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Sydenham College, University of Mumbai. A skilled accountant with a wealth of experience in international industry, Carmen offers exceptional knowledge and expertise in helping new Canadians. Carmen personifies the values of CPA Ontario, and is an invaluable resource when communicating the career benefits and opportunities offered by a CPA designation. For more information about your future career as a CPA, you will have an opportunity to speak to Carmen.
Yanky Li, CPA, PMP
President & Co-Founder - OpenHouse.AI - Finance & Accounting Sector Hub Panelist
An entrepreneur at heart, Yanky Li has spent nearly all his working career pursuing business solutions – locally and internationally - through the application of technology. He currently heads up OpenHouse.AI, a technology company that combines AI and machine learning with real estate. Additionally, Yanky is a passionate and inclusive community social change advocate.
Mikhail Sadhu, BSc. (Hons)
Manager, Tax, PriceWaterhouse Coopers, LLP - Finance & Accounting Sector Hub Panelist
Mikhail's scope of responsibility includes client and project management, leading the CRA review process, and supporting technical audits in the IT, Life Sciences and Engineering industries.
Mehran (Michael) Sedigh, CPA
Partner, Triple M Accounting - Finance & Accounting Sector Hub Panelist
Mehran immigrated to Canada as a youngster, and pursued his education at York University achieving his CPA designation in 2016. Within his private accounting practice, he specializes in Personal and Corporate taxation, including cross border and treaty-based filings.
Jaisal Thapar, CPA, CA, ICAI (India)
Audit Manager, KPMG Canada - Finance & Accounting Sector Hub Panelist
Based in Toronto, Jaisal holds public accounting licenses in Canada and India. He is part of KPMG Canada's audit and accounting advisory practice with industry focus on technology and media. He started his career with KPMG India and has worked across industries and geographies. Jaisal especially enjoys working with a number of Canadian tech companies and startups with prominent activity in global markets.
Entrepreneurship Sector Hub
Curious about starting your own business in Canada? You're not alone: it's one of the fastest growing career opportunities for newcomers! Delegates can expect to: •Learn the fundamentals of Entrepreneurship in the Canadian economy/an alternative option to employment •Discover the Canadian environment and culture for entrepreneurs •Appreciate how to develop a business idea and validate assumptions •Understand small business financing options •Be motivated by entrepreneurs sharing their business experiences •Participate in a question & answer session •Receive tips on free resources for entrepreneurs
Ronit Goldenberg
Facilitator (formerly, Business Information Specialist, Enterprise Toronto) , City of Toronto - Entrepreneurship Sector Hub Facilitator
While at the City of Toronto, Ronit helped assess and validate numerous business ideas, as well as provided support through sharing market research data and regulatory information. She also participated in the Profession-to-Profession Mentoring Immigrant Program.
Sharon Connolly, BBA, MBA
Vice President, Newcomer Entrepreneur Success Team (NEST), Business Development Canada (BDC) - Entrepreneurship Sector Hub Panelist
Sharon has more than 20 years experience in commercial lending and real estate financing. In her role as the leader of the NEST team at BDC, she provides financing and operational expertise to newcomer entrepreneurs, enabling them to overcome systemic barriers and obstacles. Sharon and her team believe strongly in working collaboratively with partners, so entrepreneurs can accelerate their businesses and become successful in Canada.
Gabriela Covaci, BSc., MEd., MBA
Employment & Career Consultant, Mohawk College - Entrepreneurship Sector Hub Panelist
In her role as a career and training specialist, Gabriela develops and delivers workshops incorporating self-assessment, strategic planning, and intercultural communication. She is also the Founder of ROCAteach Canada, a not-for-profit organization promoting Romanian culture and language in the Hamilton-Halton region.
Susan Henry
Manager, Community Investments - Alterna Savings & Credit Union Limited - Entrepreneurship Sector Hub Panelist
Susan's responsibilities include leadership of the Community Micro Finance and Loan Funds Partnership Programs. She was instrumental in creating the Networking Café at Alterna, helping members connect and expand their business skills. She frequently speaks about financing to small business owners and potential entrepreneurs, across the GTA and Ottawa region. A passionate, committed volunteer, Susan serves on the Women's Economic Council National Advisory Committee, as well as with the Canadian Women's Foundation.
Gerard Keledjian
Executive Producer, New Horizons Media - Entrepreneurship Sector Hub Panelist
Gerard is the award-winning Founder of New Horizons Media, a Toronto-based social enterprise for multicultural video production and event services. In addition to organizing the Immigrant Business Expo, in 2015 Gerard launched New Canadians, a national TV and web-based series dedicated to newcomers to Canada and would-be immigrants.
Founder and CEO, OneHub - Entrepreneurship Sector Hub Panelist
Eddie is the founder of First Financial Controller Inc. and Canada Business Enterprise Inc., and is currently managing a dozen companies in Canada and overseas as CFO and senior executive. OneHub, the innovative business development centre Eddie established in Markham, has greatly contributed to the expansion of his activities in Canada, and across many international locations. Previously Eddie held a leadership position at Acer Group, a leading multinational IT provider, where he helped set up their operations in China and Europe.
Dr. Doaa Mohsen
Project Manager, City of Toronto - Entrepreneurship Sector Hub Panelist
In addition to her municipal government role, Doaa is a professor of Business Management in multiple Canadian universities & international Think Tanks, a Certified Senior Business Management Consultant, and a Multicultural Ambassador (Philanthropy) for Canada World Vision. She is a passionate community activist and is dedicated to community engagement locally and provincially.
Otis Mushonga
Manager, Programs and Services - ACCESS Community Capital Fund - Entrepreneurship Sector Hub Panelist
ACCESS Community Capital Fund is a Toronto-based charitable organization that helps people facing financial barriers in the GTA and Hamilton obtain low-interest loans up to $15,000 for small business and Foreign Credential Recognition. ACCESS helps diverse groups, including immigrants, to reach their economic potential through self employment and employment. Otis delivers small business workshops and works directly with clients to help them with loan applications and support services.
Rosanna Penilla-Bharucha
Consultant/Executive Director - Intercontinental Consulting Services - Entrepreneurship Sector Hub Panelist
Rosanna is an award-winning serial entrepreneur whose wealth of experience includes child and elder care services, event management, strategic marketing, and business development coaching for start-ups.
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Lionel F. Laroche, Ph. D., P. Eng. - President, MCB Solutions Topic: Making a Cultural Shift to Find Work in Canada The way we were brought up has a much bigger impact on the way we think and communicate than most of us realize. This becomes particularly impactful for people who move from one country to another as adults – the way they were taught to think and communicate is now different from the way the people they interact with are used to think and communicate. When skilled immigrants come to Canada as adults and look for work in this country, they often apply the approaches and thought processes they would have used in their home country. Unfortunately, this does not work in a Canadian context. Canada is a country of specialists, whereas most of immigrants are used to think of themselves as generalists. To be successful, immigrants need to make the mental shift and start thinking of themselves as specialists – start looking for work like specialists.
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Overview Curious about starting your own business in Canada? You're not alone: it's one of the fastest growing career opportunities for newcomers! Delegates can expect to: •Learn the fundamentals of Entrepreneurship in the Canadian economy/an alternative option to employment •Discover the Canadian environment and culture for entrepreneurs •Appreciate how to develop a business idea and validate assumptions •Understand small business financing options •Be motivated by entrepreneurs sharing their business experiences •Participate in a question & answer session •Receive tips on free resources for entrepreneurs
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Closing Keynote Speaker: Mark Hughes, President of RBC With over 25 years' experience in financial services, Mark has held executive leadership roles in banking, insurance, risk management and the non-profit sector. Currently, Mark is the Senior Director, Youth Strategy and Innovation and has national responsibility for executing RBC Future Launch, a $500MM investment to ensure that young Canadians are ready for the future of work. Prior to assuming this role Mark was Head, RBC Insurance Advice Centre, responsible for leading over 500 licensed insurance advisors who provide insurance advice and solutions to RBC Insurance clients across Canada. Mark has served as Regional Vice President, Retail Banking in the Greater Toronto Region at RBC Mark is actively engaged in the community and has volunteered on many boards. He currently serves on the board of Harbourfront Centre, and is an Advisory Board member of the Canadian Multicultural LEAD Organization. In 2011, Mark received the City of Toronto Bob Marley Award for his commitment to diversity and City Building. In 2012, he was recognized with the BBPA Distinguished Men of Honor Award. He was also recognized for his work in support of the Canadian Sickle Cell Network. In 2012 he received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal for his community volunteerism. In 2015, Mark received the 2015 Harry Jerome award for Professional Excellence. Mark holds an MBA in International Business from the University of Bradford and has completed executive programs with Richard Ivey School of Business, and Rotman Business School. Mark is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and holds the (ICD.D) designation. Mark is married with three children and enjoys reading, jazz and football.
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After several false attempts I finally ended up at Schulman Grove as the Milky Way season was drawing to a close. This ancient bristlecone pine is obviously very popular as several like minded photographers showed up as the evening progressed. Amazingly, everyone worked together to light up the tree with two low level lights.
Settings for MW was 14mm, f2.8, 13sec at ISO 6400, 10 exposures were blended in Starry Landscape Stacker to reduce noise.


Album's out; more news soon!
At long last, Crossroads, my debut album, is available from download stores and streaming services worldwide. Check it out on Apple Music or Spotify here.
In a previous post, I described some of the songs. If you want the really deep dive background on each track, and you're a Spotify subscriber, you can check-out the special Commentary Edition of Crossroads. There's an introduction with background on the project, and then I give the low-down on each and every track. The stories behind some of the songs might well surprise you.
And finally, you can also download the digital booklet on the web site. Just check out the Music page.
As we wind-down 2018, I'm already back in the studio working on more new music, and I might have a surprise or two up my sleeve here soon as well. Stay tuned!
The long-awaited album has a release date!
Admittedly, it took longer than I'd planned, but my new album, Crossroads, has a release date: Friday, October 26, 2018.
It took us longer than planned to get everything recorded, polished-up, and ready for release, and in the end, I pulled two of the songs from the album that just weren't coming out quite right, and ended-up writing and recording a brand new addition.
All You Have to Do is Start. Brand-new song, and perhaps my favorite of the entire album.
I'm Crazy for You, which was my second single back in 2016, remastered for the record.
I've Been Thinking About You, which was my first single nearly three years ago — but newly re-recorded for Crossroads.
Time to Say Goodbye, another new one.
I'll Take the High Road, my third single released in 2017, remastered for the album.
Nothing's Wrong, Nothing's Right, a very slow ballad (every album needs one) — but admittedly a pretty dark one.
A Lie is a Lie, the newest song, written just a few weeks ago that I'm really excited about.
I'm Listening to Me, another new one for the album, with a fun melody.
Crossroad, a short, slow ballad to close things out in style.
The album will be available for pre-order ahead of time, and should drop at roughly the same time across all the major digital music stores and streaming services, including Spotify, Apple Music / iTunes, Amazon, and many others.
As always I appreciate your support. It's been a long road to get here, but I hope you enjoy the music.
Hey everyone. It's been awhile since I've released any new music, so I thought now might be a good time to give a bit of an update.
I've been hard at work since late last year on new material for my upcoming debut album. Three new songs are pretty well done at this point, with another in-progress. About a week ago, I mostly wrapped-up a new track called All You Have to Do is Start. I'm really happy with this one!
At the same time, I've decided to put all three of the first (non-Christmas) singles from 2016 and 2017 on the album, but I'm revisiting each song in the process. Just last night, I put down some new tracks for I've Been Thinking About You, which was my first single. It's nice to go back and revisit some of that, and freshen them up a little.
The bottom line is that I'm at roughly seven songs for the album, and as soon as a couple more are done, we'll start mixing and mastering it. At the moment, I'm aiming to get it out sometime this summer, but who knows… Might be sooner!
As always, thank you for your support, and for listening to my music. And if you listen on Spotify, please be sure to follow me there. You'll find a link to the right (or at the bottom if you're reading on a smartphone).
How about a little Christmas magic?
I'm still just a big kid at heart, I think. I love the holidays; I love setting-up the Christmas tree, putting the ornaments on, remembering holidays past. As an adult, I love it no less — and the annual tradition has been expanded by sharing Hanukkah celebrations with Jewish friends. No matter what you celebrate, or how, the holiday season is about being together with friends and family, being in the moment, and sharing a little love. That's truly what Christmas means to me.
Christmas here in Colorado is a special thing. Christmas and snow go hand-in-hand, and I was inspired this year to write a song about it — and the meaning of Christmas for me. It's Christmas in Colorado was the result.
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a bit inspired on this one by Colorado's own Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and their old song, Colorado Christmas, which has been one of my favorite holiday songs for a very long time.
I hope y'all enjoy this one. You can find it, as always, on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and most other services and digital stores.
And I'm happy to announce a new single: I'll Take the High Road (and You Take the Low). Ever been screwed-over by someone? Yeah, me too — and I wrote this song about it.
I originally wrote this song back in 2011, under a different song title, and while I enjoyed strumming my guitar and singing it, the chorus just never quite worked right. Late last year, as I was going to bed one night, this song was in my head, and a new chorus just sort of popped into my mind. I got up, and wrote down what was swimming in my head. The next day I started working on this new version, and I really liked how it worked out. I hope you do too.
You can find it on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and all the other usual places (Tidal, Amazon, etc.).
Thank you all, as always, for your support.
While it took me longer than I expected, my second single is now out: I'm Crazy for You. So this track is a straight-up long song. Ever been so crazy about someone it feels like there's an emptiness when they're not around? That's what this track is all about. Quite a bit more upbeat than the last one.
You can find it on all the major music services, including Spotify, Apple Music and many more. You can also grab a copy from Bandcamp.
And here we go… First single is out!
Hey all. So, it's been a long time coming, but my first single is now out, and available on all the major download and streaming services. It's called I've Been Thinking About You (I Wanna Be Free).
We've all had relationships where we have to bring things to an end. It's not working; maybe you don't like how you're being treated. But sometimes, it's hard to stop thinking about them, even years later. Is it time to pick-up the phone? See what they were thinking? That's what this song is all about.
You can find it on Spotify, Apple Music, and many other services, as well as on Bandcamp. I hope you enjoy it.


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Active Shooter Situations: Preventing an Active Shooter Situation
Warning Signs23
No profile exists for an active shooter; however, research indicates there may be signs or indicators. IHEs should learn the signs of a potentially volatile situation that may develop into an active shooter situation and proactively seek ways to prevent an incident with internal resources, or additional external assistance.
By highlighting common pre-attack behaviors displayed by past offenders, federal researchers have sought to enhance the detection and prevention of tragic attacks of violence, including active shooting situations. Several agencies within the federal government continue to explore incidents of targeted violence in the effort to identify these potential "warning signs." In 2002, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) published a monograph on workplace violence, including problematic behaviors of concern that may telegraph violent ideations and plans.24 In 2007, the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Department of Education, and the FBI collaborated to produce the report Campus Attacks, Targeted Violence Affecting Institutions of Higher Learning, which examined lethal or attempted lethal attacks at U.S. universities and colleges from 1900 to 2008.25 The report was published in 2010, and featured several key observations related to pre-attack behaviors, including the following:
In only 13 percent of the cases did subjects make verbal and/or written threats to cause harm to the target. These threats were both veiled and direct, and were conveyed to the target or to a third party about the target.
In 19 percent of the cases stalking or harassing behavior was reported prior to the attack. These behaviors occurred within the context of a current or former romantic relationship, or in academic and other non-romantic settings. They took on various forms, including written communications (conventional and electronic), telephonic contact, and harassment of the target and/or the target's friends and/or family. Subjects also followed, visited, or damaged property belonging to target(s) or their families prior to the attack.
In only 10 percent of the cases did the subject engage in physically aggressive acts toward the targets. These behaviors took the form of physical assaults, menacing actions with weapons, or repeated physical violence to intimate partners.
Concerning behaviors were observed by friends, family, associates, professors, or law enforcement in 31 percent of the cases. These behaviors included, but were not limited to, paranoid ideas, delusional statements, changes in personality or performance, disciplinary problems on campus, depressed mood, suicidal ideation, non-specific threats of violence, increased isolation, "odd" or "bizarre" behavior, and interest in or acquisition of weapons.
Specialized units in the federal government (such as the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit) continue to support behaviorally based operational assessments of persons of concern in a variety of settings (e.g., IHEs, workplaces, places of worship) who appear be on a trajectory toward a violent act. A review of current research, threat assessment literature, and active shooting incidents, combined with the extensive case experience of the Behavioral Analysis Unit, suggest that there are observable pre-attack behaviors that, if recognized, could lead to the disruption of a planned attack.26 While checklists of various warning signs are often of limited use in isolation, the FBI has identified some behavioral indicators that should prompt further exploration and attention from law enforcement and/or campus safety stakeholders. These behaviors often include:
Development of a personal grievance;
Contextually inappropriate and recent acquisitions of multiple weapons;
Contextually inappropriate and recent escalation in target practice and weapons training;
Contextually inappropriate and recent interest in explosives;
Contextually inappropriate and intense interest or fascination with previous shootings or mass attacks; and
Experience of a significant real or perceived personal loss in the weeks and/or months leading up to the attack, such as a death, breakup, divorce or loss of a job.
Few offenders had previous arrests for violent crimes.
23 For information on warning signs of violence at schools, see The Final Report and Findings of the Safe School Initiative: Implications for the Prevention of School Attacks in the United States (Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Secret Service, 2002) available at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/preventingattacksreport.pdf. See also, U.S. Secret Service and the U.S. Department of Education, "Threat Assessment in Schools: A Guide to Managing Threatening Situations and to Creating Safe School Climates", May 2002, available at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/threatassessmentguide.pdf.
24 U.S. Department of Justice FBI Academy, Workplace Violence: Issues in Response. Quantico, Va.: Author, 2002. Available at http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/workplace-violence.
25 U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Department of Education, and Federal Bureau of Investigation, Campus Attacks: Targeted Violence Affecting Institutions of Higher Education. Washington, DC: Author, 2010. Available at http://rems.ed.gov/docs/CampusAttacks_201004.pdf. A second phase of the project focuses exclusively on grievance-based attacks that occurred from 1985 to 2010.
26 See, Frederick Calhoun and Stephen Weston, Contemporary Threat Management: A Practical Guide for Identifying, Assessing, and Managing Individuals of Violent Intent (San Diego, CA: Specialized Training Services, 2003); Gene Deisinger, Marisa Randazzo, Daniel O'Neill, and Jenna Savage, The Handbook for Campus Threat Assessment and Management Teams (Stoneham, MA: Applied Risk Management, 2008); Robert Fein, Bryan Vossekuil, and Gwen Holden, Threat Assessment: An Approach to Prevent Targeted Violence (Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice, 1995); John Monahan, Henry Steadman, Eric Silver, Paul Appelbaum, Pamela Robbins, Edward Mulvey, Loren Roth, Thomas Grisso, and Steven Banks, Rethinking Risk Assessment: The MacArthur Study of Mental Disorder and Violence (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2001); Bryan Vossekuil, Robert Fein, Marisa Reddy, Randy Borum, and William Modzeleski., The Final Report and Findings of the Safe School Initiative: Implications for the Prevention of School Attacks in the United States. (Washington D.C.: U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Secret Service, 2004).

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Mother Wade, Owner Of Josephine's Southern Cooking, Honored For Decades Of Dedication To CuisineShe's fed everyone at her restaurant, from the South Side to the West Side, celebrities and dignitaries to diners from the neighborhood, and they're all celebrating Josephine Wade.
Chicago Auto Show's First Look For Charity Gala Fundraiser Set For Feb. 11The Chicago Auto Show returns to McCormick Place in less than a month, and excitement is building. A preview of the show's First Look For Charity night was held at Goose Island Wednesday.
University Of Chicago Police Officer Who Shot Man In Hyde Park Shootout Also Shot Student In 2018According to the university, Officer Nicolas Twardak is the same officer who shot Charles Thomas in April 2018, after Thomas was seen smashing car windows with a pipe, and then charged at police in a nearby alley.
Shedd Aquarium's Penguin Celebrities Showcased In New Children's BookA new penguin-focused children's book showcasing two of Shedd Aquarium's favorite residents will soon be available for purchase.
DCFS Admits It Still Has Not Placed Teen Who Has Been Held In Psychiatric Hospital For Months; Case Led To Contempt Finding Against Agency's DirectorThe Illinois Department of Children and Family Services as of Thursday had still yet to place a teen who has been locked in a psychiatric hospital for four months beyond when he was ready for release.
Chicago Fire Head Coach Talks Being Back In The Midwest, Preparing Team Ahead Of Regular SeasonEzra Hendrickson has had quite the week as he starts his first season as an MLS head coach. He celebrated his 50th birthday Sunday by popping the question and getting engaged.
Chicago Mayoral Race
Toni Preckwinkle, Lori Lightfoot Aim To Rally Undecided Voters Before Tuesday's ElectionIt's the last weekend before Election Day, and Chicago's mayoral candidates are making a final push to rally voters.
Early Voting For Chicago Mayoral Elections Begins MondayEarly voting for the historic mayoral election begins monday for all 50 wards.
Lightfoot, Preckwinkle Spar At Chicago Mayoral Candidate ForumWith a little more than three weeks left until the runoff election, both candidates for Chicago mayor faced off in a forum Thursday night, and it didn't take long for things to get heated.
Pritzker: 'I'm Going To Make Sure All Voices Are Heard'"We're shortly going to be having conversations with leadership about rate structure, for the graduated income tax, to make sure we have a fair tax system. That's the very first thing we're going to go after over the next week or two, we'll be having those conversations."
Wilson: Lightfoot, Preckwinkle Asked For My Support"I'm going to encourage the people who are church-based to to look at the social economic issue. People got to eat. People going to die losing their homes. Let's look at those issues."
Uncertainty Over Who Will Win Historic Mayoral ElectionChicago will elect its first black female mayor 36 years after Harold Washington became the city's first black mayor.
New Poll: In Mayor's Race, Daley Places SecondAccording to a mayoral poll prepared for one of the campaigns, Toni Preckwinkle leads at 16 per cent, with Daley at 14, and Gery Chico at 11.
Early Voting In Chicago Municipal Election Starts TuesdayThe Chicago Board of Election Commissioners confirms that early voting starts Tuesday for the Feb. 26 municipal election, which includes the mayor's race.
Mayoral Candidates Discuss Burke Shakedown Scandal At Downtown ForumAld. Ed Burke and the corruption charges against him were on all the Chicago mayoral candidates' minds at a forum held at the Union League Club Friday.
Preckwinkle Proposes Minimum Wage Hike If She Becomes Mayor"If you look at what it costs to live in Chicago, $15.00 an hour brings a family of four just above the poverty level. So if we're going to have jobs that enable you to support your families, we've got to pay people a little better."
Activists Criticize Preckwinkle For Overstating Her Role In The Laquan McDonald Case"I'm saying she's trying to capitalize off this, man. I'm saying she's wrong. She's only doing this because she's in hot water with that (Ald. Ed) Burke situation. That's the only reason she's doing that."
Fact Checking Ads: Gery Chico's Success RecordCritics point out Chico's law firm during those years became the biggest lobbyist at City Hall growing from 18 clients to almost 200.
Fact Checking Ads: Susana Medoza And The Window Washers UnionSince the window washers incident, Mendoza hasn't received any mayoral donations from the SEIU. However, Mendoza has received big bucks from several other labor unions.
Chicago's Mayoral Candidates Use Different Methods To Build SupportWith ward organizations fading, the union's foot soldiers are equally valuable.
Another Daley Wants To Run For Mayor Of ChicagoBill Daley served as President Obama's Chief of Staff and Secretary of Commerce for President Clinton.
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 * at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory under DARPA contract BG 91-66 and
 * contributed to Berkeley.
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/*
 * FPU subroutines: `explode' the machine's `packed binary' format numbers
 * into our internal format.
 */

#include <sys/cdefs.h>
__FBSDID("$FreeBSD$");

#include <sys/types.h>
#include <sys/systm.h>

#include <machine/fpu.h>
#include <machine/ieee.h>
#include <machine/reg.h>

#include <powerpc/fpu/fpu_arith.h>
#include <powerpc/fpu/fpu_emu.h>
#include <powerpc/fpu/fpu_extern.h>
#include <powerpc/fpu/fpu_instr.h>

/*
 * N.B.: in all of the following, we assume the FP format is
 *
 *	---------------------------
 *	| s | exponent | fraction |
 *	---------------------------
 *
 * (which represents -1**s * 1.fraction * 2**exponent), so that the
 * sign bit is way at the top (bit 31), the exponent is next, and
 * then the remaining bits mark the fraction.  A zero exponent means
 * zero or denormalized (0.fraction rather than 1.fraction), and the
 * maximum possible exponent, 2bias+1, signals inf (fraction==0) or NaN.
 *
 * Since the sign bit is always the topmost bit---this holds even for
 * integers---we set that outside all the *tof functions.  Each function
 * returns the class code for the new number (but note that we use
 * FPC_QNAN for all NaNs; fpu_explode will fix this if appropriate).
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int
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{

	if (i == 0)
		return (FPC_ZERO);
	/*
	 * The value FP_1 represents 2^FP_LG, so set the exponent
	 * there and let normalization fix it up.  Convert negative
	 * numbers to sign-and-magnitude.  Note that this relies on
	 * fpu_norm()'s handling of `supernormals'; see fpu_subr.c.
	 */
	fp->fp_exp = FP_LG;
	fp->fp_mant[0] = (int)i < 0 ? -i : i;
	fp->fp_mant[1] = 0;
	fp->fp_mant[2] = 0;
	fp->fp_mant[3] = 0;
	fpu_norm(fp);
	return (FPC_NUM);
}

/*
 * 64-bit int -> fpn.
 */
int
fpu_xtof(struct fpn *fp, u_int64_t i)
{

	if (i == 0)
		return (FPC_ZERO);
	/*
	 * The value FP_1 represents 2^FP_LG, so set the exponent
	 * there and let normalization fix it up.  Convert negative
	 * numbers to sign-and-magnitude.  Note that this relies on
	 * fpu_norm()'s handling of `supernormals'; see fpu_subr.c.
	 */
	fp->fp_exp = FP_LG2;
	*((int64_t*)fp->fp_mant) = (int64_t)i < 0 ? -i : i;
	fp->fp_mant[2] = 0;
	fp->fp_mant[3] = 0;
	fpu_norm(fp);
	return (FPC_NUM);
}

#define	mask(nbits) ((1L << (nbits)) - 1)

/*
 * All external floating formats convert to internal in the same manner,
 * as defined here.  Note that only normals get an implied 1.0 inserted.
 */
#define	FP_TOF(exp, expbias, allfrac, f0, f1, f2, f3) \
	if (exp == 0) { \
		if (allfrac == 0) \
			return (FPC_ZERO); \
		fp->fp_exp = 1 - expbias; \
		fp->fp_mant[0] = f0; \
		fp->fp_mant[1] = f1; \
		fp->fp_mant[2] = f2; \
		fp->fp_mant[3] = f3; \
		fpu_norm(fp); \
		return (FPC_NUM); \
	} \
	if (exp == (2 * expbias + 1)) { \
		if (allfrac == 0) \
			return (FPC_INF); \
		fp->fp_mant[0] = f0; \
		fp->fp_mant[1] = f1; \
		fp->fp_mant[2] = f2; \
		fp->fp_mant[3] = f3; \
		return (FPC_QNAN); \
	} \
	fp->fp_exp = exp - expbias; \
	fp->fp_mant[0] = FP_1 | f0; \
	fp->fp_mant[1] = f1; \
	fp->fp_mant[2] = f2; \
	fp->fp_mant[3] = f3; \
	return (FPC_NUM)

/*
 * 32-bit single precision -> fpn.
 * We assume a single occupies at most (64-FP_LG) bits in the internal
 * format: i.e., needs at most fp_mant[0] and fp_mant[1].
 */
int
fpu_stof(struct fpn *fp, u_int i)
{
	int exp;
	u_int frac, f0, f1;
#define SNG_SHIFT (SNG_FRACBITS - FP_LG)

	exp = (i >> (32 - 1 - SNG_EXPBITS)) & mask(SNG_EXPBITS);
	frac = i & mask(SNG_FRACBITS);
	f0 = frac >> SNG_SHIFT;
	f1 = frac << (32 - SNG_SHIFT);
	FP_TOF(exp, SNG_EXP_BIAS, frac, f0, f1, 0, 0);
}

/*
 * 64-bit double -> fpn.
 * We assume this uses at most (96-FP_LG) bits.
 */
int
fpu_dtof(struct fpn *fp, u_int i, u_int j)
{
	int exp;
	u_int frac, f0, f1, f2;
#define DBL_SHIFT (DBL_FRACBITS - 32 - FP_LG)

	exp = (i >> (32 - 1 - DBL_EXPBITS)) & mask(DBL_EXPBITS);
	frac = i & mask(DBL_FRACBITS - 32);
	f0 = frac >> DBL_SHIFT;
	f1 = (frac << (32 - DBL_SHIFT)) | (j >> DBL_SHIFT);
	f2 = j << (32 - DBL_SHIFT);
	frac |= j;
	FP_TOF(exp, DBL_EXP_BIAS, frac, f0, f1, f2, 0);
}

/*
 * Explode the contents of a register / regpair / regquad.
 * If the input is a signalling NaN, an NV (invalid) exception
 * will be set.  (Note that nothing but NV can occur until ALU
 * operations are performed.)
 */
void
fpu_explode(struct fpemu *fe, struct fpn *fp, int type, int reg)
{
	u_int s, *space;
	u_int64_t l, *xspace;

	xspace = (u_int64_t *)&fe->fe_fpstate->fpreg[reg];
	l = xspace[0];
	space = (u_int *)&fe->fe_fpstate->fpreg[reg];
	s = space[0];
	fp->fp_sign = s >> 31;
	fp->fp_sticky = 0;
	switch (type) {

	case FTYPE_LNG:
		s = fpu_xtof(fp, l);
		break;

	case FTYPE_INT:
		s = fpu_itof(fp, space[1]);
		break;

	case FTYPE_SNG:
		s = fpu_stof(fp, s);
		break;

	case FTYPE_DBL:
		s = fpu_dtof(fp, s, space[1]);
		break;

		panic("fpu_explode");
		panic("fpu_explode: invalid type %d", type);
	}

	if (s == FPC_QNAN && (fp->fp_mant[0] & FP_QUIETBIT) == 0) {
		/*
		 * Input is a signalling NaN.  All operations that return
		 * an input NaN operand put it through a ``NaN conversion'',
		 * which basically just means ``turn on the quiet bit''.
		 * We do this here so that all NaNs internally look quiet
		 * (we can tell signalling ones by their class).
		 */
		fp->fp_mant[0] |= FP_QUIETBIT;
		fe->fe_cx = FPSCR_VXSNAN;	/* assert invalid operand */
		s = FPC_SNAN;
	}
	fp->fp_class = s;
	DPRINTF(FPE_REG, ("fpu_explode: %%%c%d => ", (type == FTYPE_LNG) ? 'x' :
		((type == FTYPE_INT) ? 'i' :
			((type == FTYPE_SNG) ? 's' :
				((type == FTYPE_DBL) ? 'd' : '?'))),
		reg));
	DUMPFPN(FPE_REG, fp);
	DPRINTF(FPE_REG, ("\n"));
}

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La Bloga is also holding a contest, the winner of which will receive an autographed copy of my dangerous, mind-altering novel High Aztech. So enter early and often! And do not drive motored vehicles or operate heavy machinery under the influence of this book.
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Generally a bimonthly magazine, its frequency and page count varied with the state of the industry, until its end in 1995. More than its principal rival Electronic News, it balanced its appeal to managerial and technical interests (at the time of its 1992 makeover, it described itself as a magazine for managers). The magazine is best known for publishing the April 19, 1965 article by Intel co-founder Gordon Moore, in which he outlined what came to be known as Moore's Law.

Intel's hunt for Moore's original article
On April 11, 2005, Intel posted a  reward for an original, pristine copy of the Electronics Magazine where Moore's article was first published. The hunt was started in part because Moore lost his personal copy after loaning it out. Intel asked a favor of Silicon Valley neighbor and auction website eBay, having a notice posted on the website. Intel's spokesman explained, "We're kind of hopeful that it will start a bit of a scavenger hunt for the engineering community of Silicon Valley, and hopefully somebody has it tucked away in a box in the corner of their garage. We think it's an important piece of history, and we'd love to have an original copy."

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Intel ultimately awarded the prize to David Clark, an engineer living in Surrey, England who had decades of old issues of Electronics stored under his floorboards.

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UK Green Investment Bank Financial Services raises UK's largest renewables fund at second close
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GIBFS's Offshore Wind Fund now stands at £818m following a second close of £355m
Second close investors include Sweden's AMF and Strathclyde Pension Fund
Fund has acquired the unconditional right to a 10% stake in the 576 MW Gwynt y Môr operating offshore wind farm
UK Green Investment Bank Financial Services Limited (GIBFS) has today announced that it has executed a Second Close on new commitments of £355m for the Offshore Wind Fund (the Fund), bringing total committed capital to £818m and nearing its £1bn target. This makes the GIBFS-managed fund the largest renewable energy fund in the UK.
Second close investors include Swedish life insurance and pension company AMF Pensionsförsäkring AB (AMF) and Strathclyde Pension Fund. The Fund represents their first investments in the UK offshore wind sector. Second close investors join UK-based pension funds, a major sovereign wealth fund and UK Green Investment Bank plc (GIB) in the partnership, which held an initial close on £463m earlier this year.
The Fund is the first in the world to be dedicated solely to investments in offshore wind power generation and provides long-term institutional investors with the opportunity to access the UK's green infrastructure sector.
The second close has been marked with the acquisition by the fund of GIB's option on a 10% stake in Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm. The 576 MW wind farm – located in Liverpool Bay – was officially inaugurated in June of this year.
The Fund now has three assets (see notes). These three offshore wind farms are able to produce 2,980 GWh of renewable energy annually, enough to power more than 700,000 homes or all the homes in Northern Ireland.
On completion of the Gwynt y Môr acquisition, more than half of the Fund's capital will be invested in income-generating assets.
Amber Rudd, Energy and Climate Change Secretary, said:
Offshore wind has been a UK success story and I welcome this long-term, private sector involvement in what is now the largest renewable energy fund in the UK. This demonstrates how we are open for business and the best place in the world to invest in offshore wind.
Shaun Kingsbury, Executive Chairman of the Board, UK Green Investment Bank Financial Services Limited, and Chief Executive of the UK Green Investment Bank plc, said:
We created the Offshore Wind Fund to provide investors like pension funds, insurance companies and other asset managers with access to a team of market-leading industry experts. We are delighted to be working with investors of the calibre of AMF and Strathclyde Pension Fund, each of whom are leading the way in their recognition of the business value of investments in green infrastructure. This is a great way to put infrastructure money to work in the UK, the world's leading market for offshore wind.
Karl Smith, Fund Managing Director, UK Green Investment Bank Financial Services Limited, said:
This second successful round of fundraising highlights the growing confidence that home-grown and international investors have in well-developed and well-managed offshore wind assets in the UK. We are in advanced discussions with other potential investors and progressing quickly towards final close and reaching our £1bn target.
Peder Hasslev, Chief Investment Officer, AMF, said:
AMF is responsible for managing the pensions of 4 million Swedes and is attracted to opportunities where responsible investments and good returns go hand-in-hand. We are very pleased to have committed to GIBFS's Offshore Wind Fund as we strongly believe that investing in UK green infrastructure fulfils both requirements.
Councillor Paul Rooney, Chair, Strathclyde Pension Fund, said:
This is our biggest investment to date in green infrastructure in the UK. Our fund was already working closely with the Green Investment Bank to provide finance for community-scale renewable energy projects and we are excited to follow that project by taking a stake in a long-term and globally significant investment in offshore wind power. We are confident it is one that will deliver not only sustainable and secure energy infrastructure for the future of our communities, but a sustainable and secure future for our members who are saving for retirement.
Evercore Private Funds Group is acting as advisor and exclusive global placement agent for the fundraise and King & Wood Mallesons is acting a legal counsel to the fund.
Email: mediauk@macquarie.com
Mikael Lindh Hök, AMF: mikael.lindh-hok@amf.se / +46 8 696 34 11
Colin MacKenzie, on behalf of Strathclyde Pension Fund: colin.mackenzie@glasgow.gov.uk / 0141 287 0930
About UK Green Investment Bank Financial Services
UK Green Investment Bank Financial Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of UK Green Investment Bank plc, which is wholly owned by HM Government. UK Green Investment Bank plc is not authorised or regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority or the Prudential Regulation Authority.
About AMF
AMF is a limited liability life insurance company that is owned equally by the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO) and the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise. The company is run according to mutual principles, entailing that AMF's profits accrue in their entirety to the customers. With approximately SEK 550 billion in assets managed for nearly 4 million customers, AMF is one of Sweden's leading pension companies and one of the largest owners on Nasdaq OMX Nordic Stockholm.
About Strathclyde Pension Fund
The £14bn Strathclyde Pension Fund is one of the UK's largest, providing services to around 200,000 people across the public, private and third sectors. It is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme and is administered by Glasgow City Council.
Fund assets
Rhyl Flats. A 90 MW, 25 turbine wind farm operated by RWE Innogy UK off the coast of North Wales. It has been operational since December 2009. GIB has sold its full 24.95% equity stake in the project to the Fund.
Sheringham Shoal. A 317 MW, 88 turbine wind farm operated by Statkraft and located in the Greater Wash area off the coast of Norfolk. It has been operational since October 2012. GIB has sold its full 20% equity stake in the project to the Fund.
Gwynt y Môr. A 576 MW, 160 turbine wind farm operated by RWE Innogy UK located off the coast of North Wales. It is the second-largest operating offshore wind farm in the world and has been operational since June 2015. The Fund has acquired from GIB an unconditional right to acquire a 10% equity stake in the project. That transaction is expected to complete by the end of October.
Addendum: The Fund completed the acquisition of a 10% stake in Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm on 30 October 2015.
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