GYBF EXPO SPEAKERS

GYBF EXPO 2024 confirmed Speakers

Rohit Mehta (Speaker)

Rohit Mehta, Founder & General Manager- DoGood Funding.

DoGood Funding's founder Rohit Mehta has been active in the non-profit sector for 2 decades. He was appointed to a five-year term with the Grant Review Team of the Ontario Trillium Foundation and served a two-year term with the Grant Review Committee of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services’ Youth Opportunities Fund.

Rohit reviewed and assessed over 300 grant applications and distributed over $60 Million in funding to community-based non-profits, charities, and grassroots groups.

Rohit has an extensive background in grant writing, prospect research, program development, and evaluation. He is a critical thinker who challenges the status quo and believes that the charitable sector has the power to transform society and create a better world. Rohit is an ally of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, and resides in Mississauga, Ontario.

Marina Zakharova (Speaker)

Marina Zakharova, Certified Transformational Coach, Certified Professional Coach (ICF PCC), Life Mastery Method Master Coach, Entrepreneur, Owner MarinaLifeGroup.

Having been through two immigrations, Marina knows from her own experience how to build a successful life after tremendous change. How to break free from limitations, overcome obstacles, embrace lasting change and live fulfilling life.

Originally from Ukraine, Marina immigrated to Russia and built a successful career in Moscow, working with top-level executives and business owners for more than 10 years. In 2022, after start of the Russian full-scale invasion to Ukraine, Marina moved to Toronto with her two daughters and dedicated herself to helping individuals manage changes in life, overcome stress, overwhelming, and burnout that come with it.

Marina helps people discover their purpose, find inner balance and freedom, and activate their full potential to achieve life goals and dreams with ease and joy.

Meladul Ahmadzai - SPEAKER

Meladul Ahmadzai is an Ottawa-based health and wellness coach, drawing from his experiences as the eldest child in an Afghan-Canadian family to inspire youth at this event. He focuses on encouraging young people to embrace their educational journeys and tackle setbacks.

Recognized with the Canada Service Corps award by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his contributions to youth education and community improvement, he will also candidly discuss his entrepreneurial failures and the lessons learned.

Currently, Meladul is pursuing a Master of Science in Global Health through online learning at the University of Manchester.

Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meladulhaqahmadzai/ or you can visit his personal website: https://www.ahmadzai.ca/

Inga Tkachenko Ramage - GYBF 2023 Speaker

Meet Inga Tkachenko, CEO and Partner of Prime Health Care Inc with an impressive track record spanning over 14 years in the personal injury sector. Inga's story is both unique and inspiring. At the young age of 16, she embarked on a brave journey, migrating solo from Ukraine to Canada. This spirit of determination led her to pursue studies in psychology and management at the University of Waterloo.

However, it was a life-altering car accident that channeled her passion and commitment into the realm of personal injury. Joining the Prime Health Care Medical Center initially as a secretary to secure her PR documents, Inga's unwavering dedication and vision propelled her to the position of partner and CEO. Under her leadership, the center has flourished, recently celebrating its 20th anniversary. Over the years the center has positively impacted over 11,000 individuals—a remarkable achievement that has garnered significant media attention.

Inga collaborates widely across the province, forming partnerships with top-tier medical and rehabilitation centers in Ontario and establishing connections with leading personal injury lawyers. Yet, her influence goes beyond these collaborations. She organized the "Share to Care" event, creating a safe environment for individuals to share both their success and struggle stories, aiming to empower those facing similar challenges. Furthermore, she serves as an active board member of CSMVA, a not-for-profit organization committed to assisting those affected by car accidents.

She's also a founding member of the IWB organization, where she tirelessly champions multicultural empowerment. With a heart for service, Inga is devoted to supporting Ukrainian newcomers and other immigrants in Canada, offering invaluable networking opportunities, mentorship, and nurturing lifelong friendships.

Federal Government of Canada (PAC - PSPC) - Presenting

The Federal Government will present Doing Business with the Government of Canada: a session to learn why and how to find government opportunities, presented by Procurement Assistance Canada.