Keynote Speaker Bios

Harmony Nadjiwon is the Professor of Indigenous Curriculum Development at Centennial College. A proud member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation, Harmony has a rich heritage that blends her Oneida (matrilineal) and Ojibway (patrilineal) roots. Deeply committed to the belief that we are all both teachers and learners, she is guided by the understanding that our interconnectedness with all living things shapes the way we move through the world. Embracing the principle of Two-Eyed Seeing, Harmony approaches every aspect of her life with a balance of Indigenous and Western worldviews. As a mother to 8-year-old twin boy/girl children, she views her work as an act of reverence for the seven generations who came before her and as a gift, she will leave for the seven generations yet to come.

Dr. Faria Sana is a cognitive psychologist and an Associate Professor of Psychology at Athabasca University. Her research explores evidence-based learning strategies, cognitive processes in education, and instructional design, with a focus on optimizing how students learn in digital and postsecondary environments. She has received funding from SSHRC and NSERC, and her work has been published in high-impact journals and featured in major media outlets, including The New York Times and CBC. She has conducted pioneering research on learning strategies, influencing both classroom policies and student learning interventions. In addition to her research, she is actively involved in course redesign, integrating cognitive science principles to improve online learning experiences. She also supervises graduate and undergraduate research, mentoring the next generation of scholars in educational psychology and learning sciences. Passionate about bridging research and practice, she collaborates with learning specialists, educators, and instructional designers to develop science-informed teaching strategies that enhance student success in diverse learning contexts.

Lyn-Marie (she/her) is a leadership coach whose work is centred around combining a strengths-based approach with storytelling to help people own their stories and unique gifts so that they show up, work and lead as their authentic selves. Lyn-Marie is a certified Gallup Clifton strengths coach and possesses over 10 years’ experience in the post-secondary sector across 4 institutions supporting [newcomer] students, youth and emerging leaders to appreciate and own the value that they bring to their work so that they deepen trust in themselves and their abilities. 

Lyn is the perfect fit for anyone looking to develop inner-trust, heighten their self-awareness, tap into their natural talents to achieve goals, harness their leadership abilities and presence, or navigate a transition in either their career or educational journey. 

As a speaker, Lyn brings her experience as a coach, leader, and entrepreneur forward as she helps audience develop their own sense of direction and empowerment. After founding Narratives Coaching and Consulting in 2022, Lyn has only become more passionate about passing on her skills and knowledge to others so they too can become more curious and courageous. 
Lyn is also a sought out Lived Wisdom keynote speaker, and Leadership-Focused Learning Strategist, with Awakened Learning.