Dawn Farahani, CPHR

Vice President of People & Culture, BCAA

Dawn Farahani, CPHR, is Vice President of People & Culture at BCAA and an accomplished human resources executive with more than 15 years of experience across the real estate, insurance, automotive, retail and corporate sectors. She has led people and culture strategies across North America, partnering with senior leaders to build high-performing teams, strengthen workplace culture and align talent priorities with business objectives. Dawn is passionate about advancing women in leadership and creating workplaces where people can thrive professionally and personally. She also serves on the Burnaby Board of Trade’s Board of Directors and is proud to contribute her experience and perspective to Burnaby’s business community.

Holly Johnston

Founder and CEO, Hello Period Equity

Holly Johnston is the Founder and CEO of Hello Period Equity and Co-Founder of the Menstrual Action Coalition of Canada, where she works to make menstrual and reproductive health, including menopause, a workplace infrastructure issue, not a private struggle. A certified Life Skills Coach with over 20 years of experience, she runs workshops and presentations for both employees and organizational leadership, helping normalize difficult conversations around symptoms, workplace rights, and practical accommodations, guided by the belief that this isn't charity- it's infrastructure.