PhD training under eminent neuroanatomist Dr. Larry Swanson
Viewing intelligence as an emergent property of complex adaptive systems
Carissa Reiniger reflects on her prairie roots in Edmonton, Alberta, where generosity, community, and service were core values.
Initially planning to pursue a PhD in psychology to work with juvenile delinquents, she soon realized she was more of a “doer” than an academic—prompting a shift from theory to action. Her move to Toronto introduced her to the world of business and community-driven impact.
Dario is an immigrant and a refugee poet from the Balkans.
He’s an author of a book titled PTSD Martini.
Peter is the co-founder and president of First Star.
He’s the CEO of PhilmCo Media LLC.
William is a leadership expert, a speaker and a mentor dedicated to helping executives, managers and aspiring leaders develop the skills to lead confidently and positively.
He’s an author of two books titled How to Lead Without Just Managing and Building Genuine Relationships.
Chitra is a board director of Infosys and several other listed companies.
She’s an executive advisor at the Boston Consulting Group.
Growing up in Mumbai, a major financial hub
Influenced by her elder brother and cousins in the profession
A lifelong inclination toward philosophy and science
Early passions for mathematics and teaching
Inspired by physician parents and his father’s severe PTSD from World War II
Personal tragedy: his mother’s suicide due to secondary PTSD
