Meet your speakers
Gregg Brown
Change and Future of Work Strategist
Gregg Brown is an internationally recognized change expert, best selling author, and keynote speaker who empowers organizations to thrive in the future of work. With a career spanning 30 years, and a background in talent development, he has thrived in multiple leading roles across diverse industries in the private and public sector. Most importantly, Gregg is an avid ReStore shopper who finds really good stuff at his local ReStore.
He has engaged thousands of individuals on hundreds of stages in some of the world's leading organizations - at Fortune 500 companies, governments, and humanitarian organizations worldwide, equipping them with the courage and practical tools to dive fearlessly into the never-ending waves of change.
Gregg holds a Masters of Social Science degree from the University of Leicester in the UK with a focus on organizational psychology, leadership and performance and is an associate member of the American Psychological Association.
His ideas on change, leadership, and the future of work have been featured in Forbes, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, and Entrepreneur, in addition to numerous HR publications.
Gregg is the author of Ready, Set, Change AGAIN and Spark Action: How to Lead Change That Matters.
For more info on Gregg go here www.BeChangeReady.com
Fateme Abdi
Fateme Abdi (she/her) is currently working as a Policy Researcher at the Native Women's Association of Canada. She is a highly qualified professional with a master’s degree in social science in Criminology from the University of Ottawa. Her diverse background includes positions as a property manager in a private real estate company and as a housing coordinator in co-op housing, as well as involvement in numerous projects with prestigious organizations such as UNDP, UNESCO, UNICEF, and IMC. In addition, she has contributed her research and teaching expertise to the University of Ottawa. Notably, during her tenure at NWAC, she has actively participated in various research initiatives funded by CMHC and ESDC, showcasing her dedication to advancing social policy research