Meet the 2023 Co-operators Young Leaders
The Co-operators Young Leaders Award celebrates the next generation of innovators in the Canadian co-operative and mutuals sector. These 12 talented, passionate and innovative young leaders from across Canada will participate in a yearlong leadership academy.
Alexandra Leavey
Alterna Savings
Belleville, ON
Brandon Riddell
People Design Co-operative
Toronto, ON
Cora Weins
Eadha Bakery Co-op
St. Germain South, MB
Florence Lamothe
Tёnk Canada
Montreal, QC
Geneviѐve Bélanger Villanueva
Retournzy coop
Montreal, QC
Hagre Selam “shimby” Zegeye-Gebrehiwot
Saskatchewan Filmpool Cooperative
Regina, SK
Jillian Jones
Access Credit Union
Ashern, MB
Kailey Griffin
North Central Co-op
Edmonton, AB
Katy McCreadie
connectFirst Credit Union
Vulcan, AB
Kristen Murray
NL Federation of Co-operatives
St. Johns, NL
Lisa van Essen
Artspace Housing Co-operative
Edmonton, AB
Rosa Poirier-McKiggan
International Centre for Co-operative Management
Glitter Bean Café Co-operative
Halifax, NS