Ms. Michele Ashby, a distinguished independent director, in the finance and mining sectors, leveraging over three decades of global mining experience. She has served across eight corporate boards since 2005 with over 25 years of board experience collectively. Ms. Ashby's in-depth knowledge spans a broad spectrum of resources, including gold, silver, copper, and lithium. She is recognized as one of the top 100 women in mining globally.

Michele is currently the CEO & Founder of ACE LLC, a company that educates, trains and certifies women to attain corporate board positions. Ms. Ashby excels in capital markets, governance and marketing, and currently serves as an independent director for Andean PM Inc, and NexGold Resources Inc. She is a sought after key-note speaker on leadership and board service.

Beth Borody is an experienced mining executive with a distinguished career in sustainability leadership. As the Founder & CEO of Femina Collective, Beth has empowered women in mining and related sectors through mentorship, networking, and advocacy. Her commitment to advancing diversity and inclusivity in the industry has earned her recognition, including being named one of the Globe and Mail’s Top 50 Changemakers in Canada (2021) and one of the WIM UK 100 Inspirational Women in Mining (2024).

Beth has held pivotal roles, including Vice President of Sustainability at New Gold Inc., where she led the development and implementation of the company’s first public ESG strategy, setting new standards for industry peers. Her strategic and integrated approach to sustainability is rooted in aligning Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices with corporate strategy, enabling businesses to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while fostering social responsibility. Under her leadership, New Gold became an industry leader in ESG reporting, stakeholder engagement, and operational sustainability.

Beth's strengths include strategic ESG integration, stakeholder engagement, and a deep understanding of both company risks and opportunities in mining and sustainability. Her ability to foster strong relationships with external stakeholders and her forward-thinking approach to industry challenges makes her a thought leader in creating a more responsible and inclusive mining industry. Her commitment to integrating sustainability, feminism, Indigenous rights, and addressing the climate crisis is evident in her work, where she bridges diverse worldviews to create impactful, long-term sustainability strategies.

Deborah Rosati, an award-winning entrepreneur and corporate director, has been defined in three interconnected ways throughout her 35-year career – as a corporate governance champion, catalyst for change and community builder.

As the founder and CEO of Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB), a 975-member social-purpose company, Deborah is building a community of the next generation of women corporate directors. WGOB amplifies the voices of women leaders, board members and professionals across Canada through education, mentorship and allyship. It’s been called The Power of Three – one woman in the boardroom is a token, two is a presence, and three is a voice.

Deborah is a leading and serving corporate director, currently chairing the board of Profound Impact Corporation and has chaired many public company audit committees and nominating & corporate governance committees. In addition, Deborah has led and served on numerous special committees with various mandates (including going public, going private, M&A, restructuring and special investigations).

Deborah’s passion for good governance and board diversity is rooted in her board journey when she was often the only woman in the boardroom. These first-hand experiences cemented Deborah’s conviction that having more women on boards makes better business sense.

Never satisfied with the status quo, Deborah always seeks ways to challenge expectations and drive change. She brings an environmental, social and governance (ESG) lens to every board she serves on, as she believes in the power and responsibility of business to change our world for the better.

As a visionary leader, Deborah recently launched Women Funding Women Inc. (WFW) with her co-founders, Sherry Shannon Vanstone and Lara Zink, to bridge the funding gap for female founders.

Deborah’s commitment to sustainable change and empowerment, deep governance knowledge, financial expertise and dynamic personality have made her a sought-after thought leader and speaker. Deborah’s thought leadership on corporate governance, sustainability, EDI and social impact is profiled on her website, deborahrosati.ca.