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Air Canada
Pina Guercio
Vice President, Global Human Resources
Pina is an accomplished leader and human resources professional with over 24 years’ experience in the aviation industry. She has held the position of Vice President, Global Human Resources at Air Canada since May 2022. Prior to this, Pina spent over 22 years at Air Canada Vacations and Air Canada Rouge where she was first responsible for Air Canada Vacations’ sales for Eastern Canada and National Groups before taking over the HR discipline for both Air Canada Vacations and Air Canada Rouge.
Throughout her career, Pina has led numerous HR initiatives, translating business objectives into HR strategies, and fostering healthy, inclusive, and engaging workplaces. Passionate about creating a positive workplace culture, she is known for her ability to build high-performing teams and develop strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of an organization. The team is proud to have been named winner of the 2023 HRD Innovated HR Teams Award.
In her current role, Pina leads a team of HR professionals and provides strategic leadership and direction in planning, evaluating, implementing, and executing Air Canada’s people strategies, initiatives, policies, and programs. With a focus on fostering an engaging workplace built on collaboration and inclusivity, she’s responsible for all facets of human resources strategy, which includes talent management, employee recognition, diversity, equity & inclusion, employee wellbeing, Total rewards, benefits programs, corporate training and development, and HRIS.
Vice President, Global Human Resources
Pina Guercio
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Pina Guercio
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Dr. Jim Chung
Chief Medical Officer
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Dr. Jim Chung has been Air Canada’s Chief Medical Officer since 2014. In this role, he oversees both employee and passenger medical regulatory and pilot medical certification. He is also responsible for the corporate disability management program and the corporate wellness program Unlock the Best in You (UBY).
Dr. Chung is a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and completed his undergraduate studies at McMaster University.
He served in the Canadian Forces in various medical officer roles while stationed at CFB Petawawa including a deployment to Bosnia on Canada’s NATO SFOR mission and to Turkey with Canada’s Disaster Assistance Response Team in response to a major earthquake in 1999.
Dr. Chung attained his flight surgeon training through the Canadian Forces and also received his master’s in aviation medicine and postgraduate diploma in occupational medicine with Otago University.
Dr. Chung also completed his emergency medicine training and certification with the University of Toronto following his service with the Canadian Forces, practising as an emergency medicine physician in Toronto prior to joining Air Canada in 2009 and assuming the role of Chief Medical Officer with Air Canada in 2014.
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Jim Chung
With over six years of experience, Jenna D’Andrea is a knowledgeable HR professional with a passion for supporting and contributing to a workplace that supports the overall well-being of team members while contributing to a positive business result. Jenna is a Certified Human Resources Leader and has a post-graduate certificate from George Brown College in Human Resources Management.
Human Resources Generalist
Jenna D’Andrea
Pina is an accomplished leader and human resources professional with over 24 years’ experience in the aviation industry. She has held the position of Vice President, Global Human Resources at Air Canada since May 2022. Prior to this, Pina spent over 22 years at Air Canada Vacations and Air Canada Rouge where she was first responsible for Air Canada Vacations’ sales for Eastern Canada and National Groups before taking over the HR discipline for both Air Canada Vacations and Air Canada Rouge.
Throughout her career, Pina has led numerous HR initiatives, translating business objectives into HR strategies, and fostering healthy, inclusive, and engaging workplaces. Passionate about creating a positive workplace culture, she is known for her ability to build high-performing teams and develop strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of an organization. The team is proud to have been named winner of the 2023 HRD Innovated HR Teams Award.
In her current role, Pina leads a team of HR professionals and provides strategic leadership and direction in planning, evaluating, implementing, and executing Air Canada’s people strategies, initiatives, policies, and programs. With a focus on fostering an engaging workplace built on collaboration and inclusivity, she’s responsible for all facets of human resources strategy, which includes talent management, employee recognition, diversity, equity & inclusion, employee wellbeing, Total rewards, benefits programs, corporate training and development, and HRIS.
Vice President, Global Human Resources
Pina Guercio
Pina is an accomplished leader and human resources professional with over 24 years’ experience in the aviation industry. She has held the position of Vice President, Global Human Resources at Air Canada since May 2022. Prior to this, Pina spent over 22 years at Air Canada Vacations and Air Canada Rouge where she was first responsible for Air Canada Vacations’ sales for Eastern Canada and National Groups before taking over the HR discipline for both Air Canada Vacations and Air Canada Rouge.
Throughout her career, Pina has led numerous HR initiatives, translating business objectives into HR strategies, and fostering healthy, inclusive, and engaging workplaces. Passionate about creating a positive workplace culture, she is known for her ability to build high-performing teams and develop strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of an organization. The team is proud to have been named winner of the 2023 HRD Innovated HR Teams Award.
In her current role, Pina leads a team of HR professionals and provides strategic leadership and direction in planning, evaluating, implementing, and executing Air Canada’s people strategies, initiatives, policies, and programs. With a focus on fostering an engaging workplace built on collaboration and inclusivity, she’s responsible for all facets of human resources strategy, which includes talent management, employee recognition, diversity, equity & inclusion, employee wellbeing, Total rewards, benefits programs, corporate training and development, and HRIS.
Vice President, Global Human Resources
Pina Guercio
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Pina Guercio
Vice President, Global Human Resources
As an independent, forward-thinking girls’ school we are committed to preparing girls for a lifetime of learning, leadership and engagement in our global community. We believe in girls.
At Ruyton Girls’ School we foster the individuality of each girl in a caring and safe environment, nurturing her intellectual, physical, social and emotional qualities that are essential to flourish.
Powerful learning is central to the Ruyton culture, building on our strong academic reputation. We focus on advancing the learning of every girl through the engagement of intellectual curiosity, building their knowledge and skills about how to learn, and supporting them to achieve their personal best and be exemplary citizens. We believe in real-world learning beyond the classroom, collaborating with the wider community to promote growth, discovery and sustainability.
We empower our girls to lead lives of purpose with courage, character and compassion. Through the development of values and action-focused learning they are inspired to pursue equity and justice for self and others. By embracing diversity and raising their voices, our girls effect positive change and make a difference.
Bellbird Park State Secondary College (BPSSC) prides itself on providing an innovative and inclusive education experience for all learners. Our college is extraordinary because of the incredible students, parents, community partners and staff who bring it to life each day. Since opening in 2017 with 212 Year 7 students and 31 staff, the school has been on a rapid journey of student growth and staff recruitment. BPSSC now has an enrolment of 1,800 students and 150+ staff members. Located in the aspirational, multiculturally rich Ipswich community (ICSEA 953), we’re exceptionally proud to be the school of choice in our community.
At BPSSC, we’re committed to supporting the success and wellbeing of every student as they transition through each stage of learning through our high-expectations, high-support approach. In 2023, 175 First Nations students are connected and thriving at our college. Our Many Pathways, No Limits mantra extends to all students, and we provide tailored differentiated, culturally appropriate educational opportunities for our First Nations students. Our approach to First Nations education is extensive, multifaceted and a whole-school effort effecting positive systematic change and outcomes for our students.
Bellbird Park State Secondary College (BPSSC) prides itself on providing an innovative and inclusive education experience for all learners. Our college is extraordinary because of the incredible students, parents, community partners and staff who bring it to life each day. Since opening in 2017 with 212 Year 7 students and 31 staff, the school has been on a rapid journey of student growth and staff recruitment. BPSSC now has an enrolment of 1,800 students and 150+ staff members. Located in the aspirational, multiculturally rich Ipswich community (ICSEA 953), we’re exceptionally proud to be the school of choice in our community.
At BPSSC, we’re committed to supporting the success and wellbeing of every student as they transition through each stage of learning through our high-expectations, high-support approach. In 2023, 175 First Nations students are connected and thriving at our college. Our Many Pathways, No Limits mantra extends to all students, and we provide tailored differentiated, culturally appropriate educational opportunities for our First Nations students. Our approach to First Nations education is extensive, multifaceted and a whole-school effort effecting positive systematic change and outcomes for our students.
Jenna D’Andrea
Human Resources Generalist
Vice President, Global Human Resources
Dr. Jim Chung
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Jim Chung
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Jim Chung has been Air Canada’s Chief Medical Officer since 2014. In this role, he oversees both employee and passenger medical regulatory and pilot medical certification. He is also responsible for the corporate disability management program and the corporate wellness program Unlock the Best in You (UBY).
Dr. Chung is a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and completed his undergraduate studies at McMaster University.
He served in the Canadian Forces in various medical officer roles while stationed at CFB Petawawa including a deployment to Bosnia on Canada’s NATO SFOR mission and to Turkey with Canada’s Disaster Assistance Response Team in response to a major earthquake in 1999.
Dr. Chung attained his flight surgeon training through the Canadian Forces and also received his master’s in aviation medicine and postgraduate diploma in occupational medicine with Otago University.
Dr. Chung also completed his emergency medicine training and certification with the University of Toronto following his service with the Canadian Forces, practising as an emergency medicine physician in Toronto prior to joining Air Canada in 2009 and assuming the role of Chief Medical Officer with Air Canada in 2014.
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Jim Chung
Dr. Jim Chung has been Air Canada’s Chief Medical Officer since 2014. In this role, he oversees both employee and passenger medical regulatory and pilot medical certification. He is also responsible for the corporate disability management program and the corporate wellness program Unlock the Best in You (UBY).
Dr. Chung is a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and completed his undergraduate studies at McMaster University.
He served in the Canadian Forces in various medical officer roles while stationed at CFB Petawawa including a deployment to Bosnia on Canada’s NATO SFOR mission and to Turkey with Canada’s Disaster Assistance Response Team in response to a major earthquake in 1999.
Dr. Chung attained his flight surgeon training through the Canadian Forces and also received his master’s in aviation medicine and postgraduate diploma in occupational medicine with Otago University.
Dr. Chung also completed his emergency medicine training and certification with the University of Toronto following his service with the Canadian Forces, practising as an emergency medicine physician in Toronto prior to joining Air Canada in 2009 and assuming the role of Chief Medical Officer with Air Canada in 2014.
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Jim Chung
Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, the country’s flag carrier, and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States, and internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel, and car rental rewards. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada’s passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada aims to achieve an ambitious net-zero emissions goal from all global operations by 2050. Air Canada shares are publicly traded on the TSX in Canada and the OTCQX in the US.
Jane N. Fedoretz, Executive Vice President of People, Talent, and Transformation at TransAlta, is a dynamic and accomplished leader in the field of human resources. With over 20 years of legal experience in the energy industry, as a private practitioner and within TransAlta, Jane has consistently demonstrated her expertise and dedication to the profession.
Since assuming the role of Executive Vice President in 2018, Jane has been instrumental in overseeing and governing all aspects of human resources and corporate communications. Her accountabilities span a wide range of crucial areas, including talent development, executive compensation, recruitment, organizational culture, employee experience, corporate brand and reputation, and internal and external communications. Under her leadership, TransAlta has successfully navigated significant challenges and transformations, emerging as a global leader in clean energy development and operation.
One of Jane’s most notable achievements has been leading TransAlta’s profound cultural transformation. Over the course of four years, she has spearheaded the company’s transition from being Alberta’s dominant coal-fired electricity generator to becoming a visionary force in clean energy. Jane’s strategic guidance and forward-thinking approach have enabled TransAlta to flourish in multiple jurisdictions with a diverse portfolio encompassing wind, hydro, solar, and battery storage projects.
Beyond her invaluable contributions to TransAlta, Jane is recognized as a sought-after speaker and facilitator. Her commitment to continuing education and leadership have set her apart. Her notable accomplishments this year include:
Jane N. Fedoretz, Executive Vice President of People, Talent, and Transformation at TransAlta, is a dynamic and accomplished leader in the field of human resources. With over 20 years of legal experience in the energy industry, as a private practitioner and within TransAlta, Jane has consistently demonstrated her expertise and dedication to the profession.
Since assuming the role of Executive Vice President in 2018, Jane has been instrumental in overseeing and governing all aspects of human resources and corporate communications. Her accountabilities span a wide range of crucial areas, including talent development, executive compensation, recruitment, organizational culture, employee experience, corporate brand and reputation, and internal and external communications. Under her leadership, TransAlta has successfully navigated significant challenges and transformations, emerging as a global leader in clean energy development and operation.
One of Jane’s most notable achievements has been leading TransAlta’s profound cultural transformation. Over the course of four years, she has spearheaded the company’s transition from being Alberta’s dominant coal-fired electricity generator to becoming a visionary force in clean energy. Jane’s strategic guidance and forward-thinking approach have enabled TransAlta to flourish in multiple jurisdictions with a diverse portfolio encompassing wind, hydro, solar, and battery storage projects.
Beyond her invaluable contributions to TransAlta, Jane is recognized as a sought-after speaker and facilitator. Her commitment to continuing education and leadership have set her apart. Her notable accomplishments this year include: