Our Team
Our team of dynamic young professionals collaborates closely with experienced advisors and mentors to help Canadian businesses navigate and access global opportunities. By combining fresh perspectives with seasoned guidance, we bridge local expertise and international markets, fostering connections that enable Canadian companies to expand, innovate, and thrive on the world stage.
Why Join Us
Our Vision
We envision a future where Canadian businesses are empowered to build lasting relationships with markets across the globe and seize unique, one-in-a-lifetime opportunities for trade diversification. Our role is to facilitate connections, share market insights, and support strategic growth and increased global presence.
Meet our team
Dedicated team of professionals
Committed to Canadian trade diversification, each professional brings a wealth of experience.
KIM NGUYEN
President
Kim has more than 10 years of experience in educational leadership and international project management. She is completing her Master’s in education at the University of Toronto. Kim’s goal is to foster trade diversification and enhance Canada’s presence in international markets.
CHAMILKA WIJESINGHE
Vice-President
Chamilka’s expertise in international human resources. Her goal is to support Canada’s partnerships with Indo-Pacific markets in trade and innovation.
VIVIAN CHIOKWA
Vice-President
Vivian specializes in driving innovative solutions and championing growth across fintech, financial services, banking and technology industries.
DIANA PAZ
Representative
Diana has an engineering background and is interested in fostering trade relations and helping Canadian companies expand to Peru.
CONNIE LEGASPI
Representative
Experienced in trade sales and business development, Connie is interested in driving market growth in the nutrition industry in the Philippines.
LIDYA RAGAVEN
Representative
Lidya has a background in medical biotechnology and is interested in connecting Canadian companies to opportunities in Africa.
KAUSHALYA GAMAGE
Representative
Kaushalya is an analyst and technology professional, with a focus on human resources. Her goal is to advance Canada-Sri Lanka trade, talent and tech collaboration.
LYNN NGO
Representative
Lynn is completing her Bachelor’s in Management and Organizational Studies at Western University. Her goal is to foster trade between Canada and Vietnam.
Our founder and advisors
Experienced professionals as advisors
With a vision to support the next generation of trade professionals
Julie Nguyen
Chair, Canada-ASEAN Initiatives
An educator and community organizer with over 25 years of experience in trade and development.
Anita Agrawal
CEO, Best Bargains Jewllery
WXN Canada’s top 100 most powerful women of 2023; college instructor in business.
Francisco Garcia
Senior Partner, Urban Rail Consulting & Strategy Inc.
Expert in customer networks, results-oriented leadership bridging cultural and organizational boundaries.
Alma Farias
Managing Director, Trade Partners
A trade expert focused on two-way trade and investment between Canada and emerging economies.
Olutoyin Oyelade
Founding Partner, InVcap
Experienced in financial services, project management, training/development, and international partnerships.
Christian Sivière
President, Solimpex
Specialties: importing, exporting and international trade; CPMT accredited trainer.
Julia Nguyen
Global Business, Export Development Canada
Experienced in utilizing extensive global networks and data insights for market expansion for the U.S. and key Indo-Pacific markets.
Our Goals and Objectives
Goals
Strengthen engagement with young professionals and students across Canada, as well as with both Canadian and international businesses, to advance trade diversification efforts.
Elevate and promote the vital role of youth in shaping and driving Canada’s international trade landscape through diversified global partnerships.
Objectives
Increase Canadian youth membership by 25 in-person members and 50 online members annually over the next two years.
Expand business membership by onboarding 50 Canadian companies and 50 international companies each year over the next two years.
Ensure active representation by enabling at least 10 members to participate in 3–5 major international trade events annually over the next two years, showcasing and promoting the organization’s mission.
Our Approach
Crafting Tailored Solutions for You
Our group takes a personalized approach, tailoring support to the unique needs of Canadian businesses, young professionals, and foreign companies. By understanding each client’s goals, challenges, and opportunities, we provide customized guidance, resources, and connections that maximize impact—whether it’s expanding into new markets, developing international careers, or exploring business partnerships.
