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Workshops

Explore interactive workshops that empower you to navigate today’s complex world. From technology and justice to community safety and beyond, our workshops equip you with practical skills and critical insights to create positive change wherever you are.

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Fighting Human Trafficking in the Digital Age

Discover how traffickers use social media platforms to target victims—and how to recognize and stop them. This interactive session equips you with the tools to identify digital trafficking and protect your community.

Automated Policing Technologies & AI Sentencing

Examine how technology can perpetuate inequality through biased systems, such as predictive policing and algorithmic sentencing. Learn how to identify these issues and advocate for equitable and ethical technology.

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Hacking Wearable Technology

Uncover the hidden risks of wearable devices and how hackers exploit them. This workshop highlights digital vulnerabilities and empowers you to better protect personal data in a connected world.

Facilitators & Judges

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Jabril Ahmed

​Jabril is Head of Compliance and specializes in both financial services and fintech sectors managing regulatory risk, maintaining licensing, and developing robust compliance frameworks, Jabril possesses in-depth knowledge of Canadian compliance laws, including the RPAA, PCMLTFA, and PIPEDA. Passionate about driving innovation and advocating for better digital citizenship.

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Morena Volpe

Morena Volpe is a solutions-focused Business Continuity professional with extensive experience in leadership, communication, and relationship building, skilled in facilitating business / technical groups, and managing global initiatives with several years of progressive experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, risk management, and crisis management, demonstrating leadership and strategic resolution.

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Michelle Jackson

Michelle has significant experience in both criminal law and case management. She has worked in the Ontario Court of Justice, Tribunal, and the Crown's office across various courthouses. Currently, her focus

is on digital innovative solutions for the legal sector.

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Sybil Micthell

Extensive experience in community service and youth advocacy.

Working with vulnerable communities and youth dealing with trauma and developmental challenges. As a Director of Youth Services, she developed and implemented a Youth Centre in Alberta. In this capacity, she assessed fairness in charges and sentencing, ensuring justice for young individuals involved in the judicial system.

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David Campbell

David is a Cybersecurity leader focused on enterprise transformation, Identity and Access Management, and cloud security program delivery, with senior leadership experience across Canadian financial services, retail, and healthcare technology. He is a people-first leader known for guiding teams through change and is passionate about supporting student and early talent programs that build the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

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Nicole Landry

Nicole is a Cybersecurity executive focused on employee authentication, automation, and identity and access lifecycle management. Nicole has contributed to various Identity security program implementations across the private sector in Canada, the US, and Europe in various leadership positions. She is deeply passionate about diversity and inclusion, particularly championing the advancement of women in Cybersecurity.

Mentees

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Coordinator

Aaliyah Rodney-Murray

Aaliyah is a post-secondary honour student in a rigorous Nursing Program. Aaliyah has a strong interest in intensive care unit, mental health, and community activism. Through community activism, she hopes to challenge the stigma around mental health, advocate for accessible care, help modernize healthcare through technology and innovation to build a more compassionate and informed healthcare system.

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Coordinator & Communications Lead

Tiana Naimji

Tiana is a fourth-year Law & Society student at York University with a strong interest in real estate law, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and digital media. Tiana is an aspiring Juris Doctor (JD) candidate. She is passionate about exploring how evolving technologies are reshaping society, influencing legal systems, and creating new opportunities for innovation and accessibility.

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Rebecca Omonoyan

Rebecca is pursuing a degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing Honours program. Rebecca is interested in pursuing a career in either mental health nursing or emergency nursing. She has a growing passion for how technology and patient advocacy can be used to enhance safety and protect vulnerable populations. Through the workshops, it has deepened her understanding of how health care professionals can play a vital role in identifying and supporting victims. Rebecca hopes to impact our  community through activism by promoting the use of modern, ethical technologies in global health through education, outreach, and policy reform.

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Coordinator

 De'Vyne Charles

De’Vyne is studying in a Bilingual Honours program for Bachelor of Arts in French Studies, designed to prepare her for the Concurrent Education program, which will lead her to receive her Bachelor of Education.  As an educator, De’Vyne hopes to provide a well-supported and open environment, fulfilling the responsibility of leading and guiding the generations of students to come. Through community activism and involvement, she hopes to provide individuals an outlet where they feel understood, not having to feel as though their opportunities are limited based on where they come from or their past experiences.

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