Chris was the Founder and CEO of Edgewood Health Network, the largest private network of residential/outpatient treatment providers in Canada. He led the merger and acquisition of Canada’s top three treatment centres to form Canada’s largest entity of treatment centres and outpatient clinics.

Andrew is the former National Director of Edgewood Health Network, where he led 10 outpatient centres. Andrew is the former VP of GreeneStone Muskoka Alcohol & Drug Treatment Centre, and has 14 years of experience working directly for the NHL/NHLPA Substance Abuse Program.

Linda is a global hotelier with more than 30 years of international experience in the hospitality industry, including 26 years with Hilton Hotels, and most recently with Jumeirah Hotels in the United Arab Emirates, where she focused on the development of a luxury resort in Abu Dhabi.

Aaron is the Founder and President of Owl Capital Investments, a privately held real estate firm focusing on investments in sustainable land developments. Aaron is also the Founder and President of Bluebird Properties Ltd., a commercial real estate asset management company.

David started his career at 17 years old as a research analyst with Toronto’s K2 Investment Management Inc., where he eventually became managing partner. He then founded HGC Investment Management Inc., best known for managing over $1 billion in its HGC fund. In 2020, he founded 5D World, an impact investment firm dedicated to the progression of human consciousness.

Doug has more than 25 years of experience as a leader in the addiction and mental health space. Doug has also served in financial leadership roles within the commercial/retail real estate space, as well as in the technology start-up space with a company focused on IoT and wireless connectivity.

Melanie is a marketing and communications strategist with national and international experience positioning luxury hotel assets, developing social enterprises and safeguarding secluded destinations. She comes to Dimensions from her former executive and director roles at Fairmont Hotels, Drake Hotel Properties and the acclaimed Fogo Island Inn.

A seasoned leader, David has more than 20 years of IT leadership experience within the corporate and not-for-profit sectors, and is the Founder of an innovation committee that went on to partner with the University of Waterloo, Google and Communitech. David’s work with large-scale health providers emphasizes his commitment to security, privacy and innovation.

Joanne is a seasoned Human Resource leader with experience across multiple sectors including, private, public and not-for-profit sectors. She helped build the MaRS Discovery District Innovation hub and more recently worked in a mission driven, high growth e-commerce company. She is passionate about helping organizations, teams and individuals realize their potential. She completed training in coaching and leadership through the Co-Active Training Institute and has had training in relational somatic therapy.

Dr. Douglas James Cook is Chairperson and Head of Neurosurgery at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Cook practises cerebrovascular and skull base neurosurgery at Kingston Health Sciences Centre. His research program is focused on brain network dynamics in health, disease and recovery.

A Neuropsychologist specializing in somatic (body-centred) psychology and holistic healing, Jesse holds a master’s and a PhD in clinical psychology, and has 10 years’ experience at Passages Malibu, a world-renowned luxury treatment centre in the holistic health field built around multi-faceted treatment with a team approach.

Carmen holds a master’s degree in clinical and somatic psychology and a master’s degree in spiritual psychology. Carmen is a certified member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCC). She also holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and physical therapy.

A registered psychotherapist with 19 years of experience, Donald was a core team member of Helix Healthcare, a clinic specializing in addiction and mental health. His clinical work focuses on healing through somatic and trauma therapies that are evidence-based and supported by neuroscience research.

A retired Physician and Author, Gabor spent over three decades as a practising physician and, along the way, wrote four bestselling books published in over 25 languages. His extensive clinical experience encompasses stress and health, in-depth work with addiction, mind–body unity, child development and trauma.

Dawn holds a PhD in curriculum, teaching and learning from the University of Toronto, a Master of Education with a health specialization from OISE/the University of Toronto, and a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. Dawn is a Registered Social Worker with over 25 years’ experience as an Educational Consultant with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.

Gregory holds a bachelor’s, a master’s and a research doctorate in psychology, as well as a graduate diploma in science. He is the creator of The SuperHero Deep Transformation program in Costa Rica, which works to alter deeply held beliefs while symbiotically balancing the mind, body, spirit and emotions.

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Anwar is a Principal and Founding Partner at the design studio DesignAgency, with locations in Toronto, Barcelona, Los Angeles and Washington, DC, specializing in creative direction and strategy, brand development and interior design. Anwar has over 20 years’ experience in the hospitality space, working with boutique lifestyle brands and large multinational companies.

Robert is a Forensic Psychiatrist with a diverse practice, primarily within the field of addiction medicine. He works at CAMH, primarily with patients who carry severe and persistent mental health diagnoses. He also performs independent medical assessments and is actively involved in outreach psychiatry.

Zarak Fatah is a highly trained ICF-certified professional coach. He is originally from Toronto, where, as a former serial entrepreneur, he owned and operated multiple successful hospitality and entertainment businesses. Over the past five years, after establishing The ALIVE Experience, a transformational travel company, he has brought more peace and joy to his life. He now resides in Costa Rica. Zarak’s life purpose is to inspire, educate, and empower people to live a fulfilled life, and this is what inspired him to collaborate with Dimensions’ growing collection of International Retreats.

Colonel (ret.) Rakesh Jetly is an internationally recognized thought leader in the areas of military and veteran mental health, suicide prevention and post-traumatic stress disorder. In 2021 he retired as the Chief of Psychiatry for the Canadian Armed Forces. His leadership extended beyond Canada as Colonel Jetly took an increasing leadership role within NATO chairing expert panels in areas such as “morality of mental health”, “leveraging technology in mental health” and “precision medicine”. His research agenda has included dozens of studies ranging from understanding the biological underpinnings of mental illness to precision/personalized medicine. Dr. Jetly has published over 80 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. Dr. Jetly currently holds various advisory positions and is the Chief medical Officer of Mydecine Innovation Group, overseeing development and clinical trials involving psychedelics.

A seasoned public company CEO and Board Member with experience leading business and digital transformations across global technology solution providers, Gerrard is currently CEO of Diebold Nixdorf, with responsibility for operating revenues of approximately $4 billion and 23,000 employees across more than 60 countries.

David started his career at 17 years old as a research analyst with Toronto’s K2 Investment Management Inc., where he eventually became managing partner. He then founded HGC Investment Management Inc., best known for managing over $1 billion in its HGC fund. In 2020, he founded 5D World, an impact investment firm dedicated to the progression of human consciousness.

Alex has extensive experience serving as an officer and director of publicly listed and privately held companies across a broad range of sectors including technology, healthcare and cannabis. Alex is currently CEO of Origin Therapeutics, an investment company focused on investing in the psychedelics sector.

Paul has extensive experience over the past 25 years facilitating growth in early-stage companies. Paul has previously served as CFO with public and private companies, and has coordinated numerous equity financings, mergers and acquisitions across diverse industries, including energy and technology.