2023-2024

STUDENT TALKS: SHAPING THE FUTURE

The Student Talks Event aims to provide a platform for students to gain insights into how businesses play a significant role in shaping the future and driving positive social change. By inviting speakers from diverse companies, we hope to foster meaningful discussions and inspire students to recognize the power of businesses in contributing to societal progress and give their opinion on what they should do to improve.

The Speakers

Stacey Martin

Ottawa-based Fashion Designer | CEO of the designer company, Stacey Martin Lifestyle

Murray Kronick

MBA professor at Telfer | Former BDO Canada Vice-President | Fellow Certified Management Consultant and ICMCI Academic Fellow

Sheena Brady

CEO of Tease, an online boutique for tea-infused wellness and beauty essentials

Richard White

Startup Mentor with L-Spark | Member of the OCSB Social Entrepreneurship Program | Harvard Business School alumnus

Caterina Dattilo-Caron

Director of Talent, Culture, and Inclusion at CMHC

2022-2023

STUDENT TALKS: THE ART OF SLOWING DOWN

Our flagship event, Student Talks, dived deep into the topic of 'hustle culture' among students. To explore this theme, we hosted a series of talks featuring highly accomplished individuals who will discuss the delicate balance between work and self-care. Additionally, the ST Team made sure to take a more sustainable approach by making the food supplies were eco-friendly and easily recyclable / reusable.

The Speakers

Elie Ndala

Ph.D Student in Education at the University of Ottawa. Elie Ndala is a Ph.D. student in Education at the University of Ottawa. He completed his Master's degree in Education, where he graduated as the valedictorian of his cohort in the fall of 2021. Elie has been an active member of the student community, serving as a volunteer, a representative for francophone students, and a student mentor!

Joan Ofulue

Ph.D Student in Digital Transformation and Innovation at the Telfer School of Management Joan is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Digital Transformation and Innovation at the Telfer School of Management where her research focus is on data monetization. She is also a techno-functional lead in Omnia- Artificial Intelligence practice at Deloitte Canada. She is an accomplished professional who has accumulated over 8 years of experience working with numerous public and private sector clients! Don't forget to register, the event is filling up!

Charles Dorey

Consultant at Deloitte Charles is a Telfer grad who graduated as the Class of 2022 Valedictorian last June. He is currently working as a consultant at Deloitte Canada! He is also the recipient of the Alex-Trebek Leadership Award for his contributions to the uOttawa student community where he worked on projects such as Jeux du Commerce, Place à la Jeunesse, and the Profession of Management Consulting Program!

Karen (Chinemerem) Ojukwu

Financial analyst for The Minto Group Inc | CPA in progress Karen Ojukwu is a Financial analyst for The Minto Group Inc and a CPA in progress with years of experience as an accountant. In 2021, she obtained her bachelor's degree at the Telfer School of Management where she was a member of the accounting club. She also completed her master’s degree in accounting and finance at Carleton University while simultaneously preparing for her CPA!