Board of Directors
Meet the Team
Nicole Piggott
President
Nicole Piggott has spent her career championing inclusive workplaces. Nicole is the President and Founder of Synclusiv Inc. Before, she held senior leadership positions at Women in Governance before which she held senior leadership positions at Bombardier, Aerospace, RioTinto, Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOCC), and FedEx Canada. Nicole has channelled her inclusiveness and sustainability through her role as the President of the Impact Board (formerly Partnership Africa Canada), and Member of the Board at the National Safety Council.
Ms. Piggott has been a speaker at several Canadian Universities such as Toronto Metropolitan University, University of Ottawa, Guelph University, McGill University and Concordia University. She is a member of the global Affairs Canada, Gender and Trade Advisory Group and is a member of the CN – Paul M. Tellier Chair on Business and Public Policy research project team evaluating Business-Government Cooperation on Managing COVID-19 in Canada.
Gabrielle Piggott
Chair of Marketing & Outreach
Gabrielle Piggott is a Manager of Marketing and Consultancy at Synclusiv, where she contributes to all aspects of the business from product design and marketing to business development client support on DE&I initiatives. With a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University in Gender, Sexuality, Feminist, and Social Justice Studies and minors in Art History and Communication Studies, Gabrielle is a passionate advocate for diverse and intersectional representation in both her professional and personal life.
Her dedication to equity and social justice has fuelled her involvement with non-profit organizations, including the Black Academic Scholarship Fund, Groupe Intervention Vidéo, and Apathy is Boring. At Synclusiv, Gabrielle also manages communication and marketing efforts, playing a key role in branding, “The Sync” newsletter, and enhancing the company’s social media presence.
Nathalie Perreault
Chair of Scholarship Program
Nathalie Perreault is the founder of NPC Consultants inc., an HR consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations and individuals unlock their full potential through strategic talent solutions and personalized coaching. With a strong foundation in business development from her years in the financial services industry, she brings a unique blend of analytical insight and people-focused strategy to every engagement.
A firm believer in access to education for all, she champions initiatives that support lifelong learning and equitable opportunities in the workplace. Passionate about empowering growth, she partners with clients to build thriving cultures and resilient leadership teams.
Siamanda Chege
Board Director
Siamanda Chege is a social entrepreneur and advocate for women’s empowerment, cultural heritage, and equitable access to education. She is the founder of Beberavi and Siamanda Collectif, social enterprises that partner with women artisans worldwide to merge traditional craftsmanship with high fashion, creating sustainable livelihoods.
She also founded the Patrick Chege Memorial Orphanage in Kenya, providing holistic care and education to children in honor of her late father. With a Master’s in Community and Economic Development and an Advanced Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Siamanda has collaborated with institutions like Parsons School of Design and contributed to global initiatives such as VISION 2050: Rethinking Fashion for a Regenerative Future.
Allison Saunders
Secretary
Allison is a Mother and, an “Accidental Activist”, a Digital Content Strategist at Concordia University and more. In 2020, she was appointed as a co-opted commissioner and the Lester B Pearson School Board to assist with their commitment to fighting racism in their schools and centers. She is also on the Board of Directors of Overture with the Arts (OWTA), a non-profit organization that uses the arts as a vehicle for education and creative exploration and where students are introduced to elements of history, social and cultural change, Recognizing the need for change in her community, Allison co-organized the West Island Takes and Knee anti-racism protest in June 2020 and continues to use her voice to work towards a diverse and inclusive community in which all citizens feel welcome.
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