End-of-Year Reflections from the TAP Network Team
As we close out another extraordinary year at TAP Network, we want to pause, reflect, and extend a huge, heartfeltthank you to the people who make this community so special.
Since its humble beginnings, over 30 years ago, TAP has always been a member-driven, volunteer-powered nonprofit organization. The strength of our network comes directly from the individuals who step forward to share their time, their expertise, their leadership, and their passion for elevating people and culture in Canada’s tech sector.
This year, thanks to this community, TAP successfully hosted 66 events across the country — a conference, webinars, roundtables, in-person learning events, socials, and meet-ups. Every one of these was made possible because members and volunteers raised their hands to support, lead, and create space for learning and connection.
A Year Built by Volunteers
From our roundtable hosts to our steering committee members, ambassadors, and board leaders, our volunteers are the foundation and pillars of TAP Network. Whether you contributed to a roundtable, organized a peer learning group, led a discussion, mentored a peer, or sparked community through meetups in your region — your contributions shaped this year’s success.
A special shout-out to the many leaders who volunteered their time as mentors in TAP’s 2025 Mentoring Program. While we won’t list everyone individually, please know how deeply grateful we are for your guidance and generosity. Your support is helping to foster growth for people-and-culture leaders across the tech sector.
📸 Moments Worth Celebrating
Photos: highlights from Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver learning and networking events.
🎉 Recognizing Our 2025 Volunteers
Below is a list of our 2025 volunteers — each one playing a unique role in building and sustaining our vibrant community.
Community Ambassadors
Our Community Ambassadors organize in-person meet-ups in various locations across Canada. These meet-ups are for members to come together in smaller groups to connect.
Calgary
- Margaux Myers, Urbint
- Robin Biagioni, Orpyx
Edmonton
- Shabeena Habib, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii)
Montreal
- Jennifer Groulx, Broadsign
- Darren Henwood, Broadsign
- Daniella Rousse, Broadsign
Toronto
- Jocelyne Beaulieu, Koru
- Krista Skalde, Inovia Capital
- Michelle Brooks, Security Compass
Vancouver
- Ayisha Fazim, OSI Maritime
- Leah Ringwald, Ideon
- Linh Nguyen, Visier
- Rebecca Chen, Bucketlist Rewards
Victoria
- Ly Siu, Ly Siu Consulting
- Theresa Henriksen, Zetron
Peer Learning Group & Roundtable Leaders
Our PLG and Roundtable Leaders volunteer their time and expertise to facilitate thoughtful conversations, share practical insights, and create space for peer learning across the TAP community.
- Alexandra Martin, SkyBox Labs — Talent Acquisition PLG
- Stephanie de Groot, SkyBox Labs — Talent Acquisition PLG
- Amy Tailby, OpenText — Total Rewards PLG
- Elisa Behn, Codename Entertainment — Gaming PLG
- Julie Yang, Eastside Games Studio — Gaming PLG
- Emi Hashimoto, SkyBox Labs — Senior Practitioner Roundtable
- Kelli Forster, Nano One — Senior Practitioner Roundtable
- Jesse Dallon, Canadian Digital Service — DEIB ERG
- Raaj Chatterjee, Meaningful — DEIB ERG
- Lorie Corcuera, MineSense Technologies — Learning & Leadership Development PLG
Steering Committee Members
Our Steering Committee provides strategic guidance and hands-on leadership across TAP’s programs, ensuring our community continues to grow with intention, impact, and inclusivity.
- Claudia Ivanova, FISPAN — National Programs and Events
- Ernestine Shin, BMO — Mentorship
- Jessica Yang, Tipalti — Total Rewards
- Jocelyne Beaulieu, Koru — Community Connections
- Julie Yang, East Side Games — Total Rewards
- Kaitlin Reibling, Tao Solutions — National Programs and Events
- Kelli Forster, Nano One Materials Corp — Membership
- Laurie Murdoch, Sony Pictures Entertainment — Projects
- Natania Mathany, A Thinking Ape Entertainment — Peer Learning
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, governance, and stewardship in service of TAP Network’s mission. Their collective expertise and commitment help guide TAP’s long-term vision while supporting the growth, sustainability, and impact of our member-driven community.
- Raj Chahal — Board Chair
- Victoria Petriw – Vice Chair of the Board
- Tammy Carlin – Board Secretary
- Elizabeth Barnard – Past Chair of the Board
- Allison Rutherford – Director and Founder
- Julie Currie – Director
- Laurie Murdoch – Director
- Melanie Scheepers – Director
- Michelle Brooks – Director
- Natasha Gordon – Director
💙 Thank You for Making TAP What It Is
Each volunteer contribution strengthens our shared commitment to building Canada’s most collaborative, inclusive, and future-focused people-and-culture community.
We are deeply grateful for your leadership, generosity, and enthusiasm. As we head into the new year, we look forward to everything our community will build together in 2026.
With gratitude,
The TAP Network Team
