Lucy is a corporate finance and securities lawyer and the Vice Office Managing Partner of Cozen O’Connor LLP’s Vancouver office. She advises clients on governance, disclosure, and securities exchange compliance, and represents reporting issuers in structuring and completing their transactions. Known for her strategic and practical approach, she helps clients navigate complex regulatory requirements while advancing their business objectives with clarity and efficacy. Beyond her legal practice, Lucy is committed to fostering connection and advancing women both in business and in the community. She is a past director of Dress for Success Vancouver Society and currently serves on the boards of Dress for Success Canada Foundation and CFA Society Vancouver, as well as on the executive committee of Cozen O’Connor’s Women’s Initiative, aligning closely with Her Wealth’s mission to build community, access, and opportunity for women leaders.

Selena lives by a simple yet powerful principle: “Choose energy.” This philosophy shapes her heart-centered leadership and deep commitment to building people, pathways, and community. A passionate advocate for equity, she advances opportunities for youth and women through mentorship, sponsorship, and strategic advocacy, creating environments where others can grow and thrive.

With more than 25 years in financial services, Selena holds the CFP, CPA, and CMA designations. At Nicola Wealth, she leads one of the firm’s largest client-facing divisions, overseeing a national team and driving strategic initiatives across talent development, advisor pipeline growth, and operational excellence. Her work focuses on strengthening leadership capacity and positioning the firm for long-term success.

Beyond her corporate role, Selena serves on the board of JA British Columbia and supports organizations including CPABC, The Forum, Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, and Dress for Success. A proud mother of two, she is dedicated to lifting others and empowering the next generation of leaders.

Based in Vancouver, she leads key administrative and operational initiatives that support advisors, branches, and internal partners across the Private Client Group.

With over 40 years of experience in Wealth Management, she brings deep expertise in advisor support, compensation programs, revenue structures, and branch operations, and is a valued contributor to firm‑wide policy and strategic discussions.

Outside of work, Davida enjoys spending time with her family—especially her young grandchildren, Mara and Cole.

Celeste Haldane is serving her third term as Chief Commissioner of the BC Treaty Commission. Celeste is Musqueam (Coast Salish) and Metlakatla (Tsimshian) from the Sparrow and Haldane families and has European ancestry.

She is a practising lawyer and was appointed King’s Counsel in 2019. Her specializations are Indigenous law and corporate governance. Celeste holds a Master of Laws in Constitutional Law from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia.

Celeste is an active volunteer and currently serves on the YWCA Vancouver Board, in addition to several other organizations.

Dawn Chubai is a seasoned media professional and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in broadcast television and electronic retailing. Formerly of Breakfast Television and The Shopping Channel (TSC), Dawn has cultivated a unique expertise in communication and on-camera sales, having personally sold over $30 million in products to consumers.

As the Director of King Willow Management Inc., Dawn leads a suite of services that empower businesses to thrive in today’s digital media world. From media training to Live and Social Commerce strategy and Host training, Dawn equips Entrepreneurs, Brands and their Ambassadors with the confidence and skills needed to connect authentically and sell themselves and their products.

Dawn is passionate about helping small businesses leverage the power of live selling and social shopping to drive growth. She continues to inspire and educate through workshops, one-on-one coaching, and done-with-you programs designed for entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey.

Seth Allen is the Founder and Senior Portfolio Manager of Cadence Financial Group at Raymond James Ltd, leveraging over 25 years of expertise in Global Asset Wealth Management. Renowned for his ability to identify market patterns, Seth fosters strong client relationships through trust, transparency, and ongoing education. His comprehensive wealth solutions involve a deep discovery process to align with clients' goals, ensuring capital security and maximum returns. Seth is also active in the Métis Nation British Columbia and the Her Wealth Society, advocating for financial empowerment. He serves on multiple advisory boards and mentors students at Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business.  In his spare time, Seth enjoys contributing to various charitable initiatives, as well as cooking, yoga, travel, and reading the Stoics.

Laura is the Head of Business Development at the Cadence Financial Group and the Founder/CEO of Her Wealth.  With more than 20 years of experience in the marketing and advertising industries, she leads the creative development, marketing initiatives, and client experiences of the group. 

She has created an international volunteer program that organizes trips to educate and empower women abroad; her efforts have spanned across Belize, Nepal, Ghana, Peru, India, and the Philippines.  Laura has always been passionate about entrepreneurship, running one of the largest membership communities for female entrepreneurs in Toronto before franchising and selling her business; she was named one of Canada’s Top Young Entrepreneurs for her efforts.  She was also an international professional dancer for 15+ years and continues to fuel this passion by being a master barre trainer.  She is currently working towards her CFP® designation and is a proud mom to her daughter, Annika.

Amanda Sayfy is a highly accomplished non-profit executive with over 15 years of experience in strategic leadership, resource development, and advocacy. As the current Executive Director of Dress for Success Vancouver, Amanda brings a robust background in fund development, donor relations and program management, having previously served as VP, Development & Communications at Family Services of Greater Vancouver. Her career also includes impactful roles at BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. With a values-driven approach, Amanda is dedicated to expanding DFSV’s mission of supporting equitable employment access and fostering community resilience in Vancouver and across the Lower Mainland.