Staff

Name: Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada
Address: 170 University Avenue, Ontario, M5H 3B3, Canada
Telephone: 416 362 1969
Price range: $

PDAC staff are dedicated professionals working to advance Canada’s mineral exploration and development industry. They lead advocacy efforts, organize impactful events like the annual PDAC Convention, support sustainable industry practices, and provide valuable resources to members.

Staff

Ariya Andrighetti

Manager, Convention

Ariya Andrighetti

Manager, Convention

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Alexandra Armstrong

Analyst, Indigenous & Regulatory Affairs

Alexandra Armstrong

Analyst, Indigenous & Regulatory Affairs

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Scott Barber

Senior Manager, Communications

Scott Barber

Senior Manager, Communications

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Gillian Blakey

Coordinator, Convention Exhibits

Gillian Blakey

Coordinator, Convention Exhibits

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Amy Buchanan

Manager, Convention Exhibits

Amy Buchanan

Manager, Convention Exhibits

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Lynn Bodwell

Convention Marketing Lead

Lynn Bodwell

Convention Marketing Lead

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Curtis Byron

Web Coordinator

Curtis Byron

Web Coordinator

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Christy Clough

Coordinator, Convention

Christy Clough

Coordinator, Convention

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Michael D'Amelio

Coordinator, Convention Programming

Michael D'Amelio

Coordinator, Convention Programming

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Sandra Doig

Coordinator, Membership

Sandra Doig

Coordinator, Membership

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Louise Healion

Office Assistant

Louise Healion

Office Assistant

Lynda Joyet

Senior Manager, Convention Events & Sponsorship

Lynda Joyet

Senior Manager, Convention Events & Sponsorship

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Madina Kaytmazova

Manager, IT & Administration

Madina Kaytmazova

Manager, IT & Administration

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Jeff Killeen

Director, Policy & Programs

Jeff Killeen

Director, Policy & Programs

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Nicole Kulp

Analyst, Sustainability

Nicole Kulp

Analyst, Sustainability

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Amit Kumaria

Manager, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

Amit Kumaria

Manager, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

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Joan Marilyn Leslie

Chief Accountant

Joan Marilyn Leslie

Chief Accountant

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Romika Leslie

Coordinator, Sponsorship

Romika Leslie

Coordinator, Sponsorship

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Florence MacLeod

Manager, Member Engagement & Outreach

Florence MacLeod

Manager, Member Engagement & Outreach

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Ran Maoz

Analyst, Tax Policy & Capital Markets

Ran Maoz

Analyst, Tax Policy & Capital Markets

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Lisa McDonald

Executive Director

Lisa McDonald

Executive Director

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Lisa McDonald is the Executive Director of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC). Lisa has played a vital role in PDAC’s success for more than 20 years. Prior to being the Executive Director, Lisa served as the association’s Chief Operations Officer (COO) for 10 years where she delivered the strategic goals of the association and oversaw all aspects of operational performance. Lisa is considered one of the key drivers behind the expansion of the annual PDAC Convention in Toronto. As the Convention Director from 2001 to 2008, Lisa was an integral part of growing the event into what is now considered the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention, drawing upwards of 30,000 attendees from 135 countries. Lisa is a Past President of the Canadian Association of Exposition Management (the national association for professionals involved in the production, management, and planning of trade and consumer shows, and events), and is a member of the Canadian Society of Association Executives.

Krishana Michaud

Manager, Student & Early Career Program

Krishana Michaud

Manager, Student & Early Career Program

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Maria Avramova Milanova

Secretary, Director, Operations & Human Resources

Maria Avramova Milanova

Secretary, Director, Operations & Human Resources

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Andrea Murdoch

Executive Assistant

Andrea Murdoch

Executive Assistant

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Alissa Nardini

Coordinator, Convention Exhibits

Alissa Nardini

Coordinator, Convention Exhibits

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Sarah Nazar

Manager, Convention Programming

Sarah Nazar

Manager, Convention Programming

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Marion Olivier

Analyst, Critical Minerals, Geoscience & Innovation, Health & Safety

Marion Olivier

Analyst, Critical Minerals, Geoscience & Innovation, Health & Safety

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Maureen Owens

Coordinator, Convention Programming

Maureen Owens

Coordinator, Convention Programming

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Vinukshan Pathmanathan

Office Systems Coordinator

Vinukshan Pathmanathan

Office Systems Coordinator

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Addison Pennie

Coordinator, Student & Early Career Program

Addison Pennie

Coordinator, Student & Early Career Program

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Nicole Sampson

Director, Convention

Nicole Sampson

Director, Convention

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Steve Shapka

Analyst, Government Relations

Steve Shapka

Analyst, Government Relations

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Andy Stanleigh

Publications Editor & Designer

Andy Stanleigh

Publications Editor & Designer

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Kulpreet Thukral

Coordinator, Membership

Kulpreet Thukral

Coordinator, Membership

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Patricia Tucci

Coordinator, Convention Events & Sponsorship

Patricia Tucci

Coordinator, Convention Events & Sponsorship

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Petrona Tulloch

Staff Accountant

Petrona Tulloch

Staff Accountant

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Stefanie Wolf

Manager, Convention Operations

Stefanie Wolf

Manager, Convention Operations

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Alex Zhoravovych

Coordinator, Communications

Alex Zhoravovych

Coordinator, Communications

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Volunteer at PDAC Convention

Volunteers will receive an All Access Pass to the convention on March 2-5, 2025. The All Access Pass includes admission to all exhibits and programming, and most networking events (exception is a select few special ticketed/invite only events). In addition, you will receive volunteer apparel, two food vouchers (for your lunches during your shifts), a $25 gift card and a volunteer certificate.

Selected volunteers will receive an email confirmation with their scheduled orientation and shifts beginning in late December/early January, or within two weeks of applying after that point.

Please note the application will close on Thursday, February 13 at 5 p.m. ET.

Name

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone number

Address

Address 1 *

City *

ZIP / Postal Code

State / Province

Country *

School/Employer *

Program of study *

Note N/A if not applicable

I am currently: *

A student with valid student ID

A recent graduate

Unemployed or looking for employment

Employed

Please list any language, other than English, that you speak fluently:

Have you volunteered with PDAC before? *

Yes

If yes, what year(s)?

Please select which one of the options below best applies to you - I would prefer my $25 CAD gift card from: *

Starbucks

Amazon

I do not want a gift card

Orientation Availability

In order to volunteer, you must agree to be available for a 2 hour orientation session (at the time indicated below) at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre

I will attend the mandatory 2 hour orientation session on: *

Please check ALL sessions you are available to attend. You will only be confirmed for 1 (one) orientation.

Saturday, March 1: 10 a.m.

Saturday, March 1: 1 p.m.

Saturday, March 1: 4 p.m.

Sunday, March 2: 10 a.m.

Check the box below to acknowledge that you understand that if you do not attend the orientation session, you will not be able to volunteer and you will not receive a complimentary All Access Pass or any of the benefits noted. *

I understand

Shift Availability

In order to volunteer, you must agree to be available for a two (2) shifts of 4 (four) hours each (at the times indicated below), at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre

When choosing your shift availability, please keep in mind the following Student and Early Career Program events you may wish to attend. Please note that you cannot attend the event(s) if you are scheduled for a shift at the same time:

Convention Kickstart: Sunday, March 2: 2–3:30 pm
PDAC-CIM Toronto Branch Guided Tours of the Trade Show and Investors Exchange:
- Sunday March 2: 3:30–4:30 p.m.
- Monday March 3: 10:30–11:30 a.m. & 3:30–4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday March 4: 10:30 –11:30 a.m.
Next Generation Explorers Award Challenge: Monday March 3: 2–4 p.m.
Student-Industry Mixer: Tuesday March 4: 1:30–3:30 p.m.
- Volunteers working during the Student-Industry Mixer are scheduled to attend this event for one hour
PDAC-SEG Student Minerals Colloquium Awards: Tuesday, March 4, 3:30–5 p.m.

For more information about these events contact Krishana Michaud at [email protected]

Please select ALL shifts that you are available to volunteer: *

You will ONLY be scheduled for two (2) shifts of four (4) hours in length each between Sunday and Wednesday.

Sunday, March 2: 9:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 2: 1:15–5:15 p.m.

Monday, March 3: 9:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m.

Monday, March 3: 1:15–5:15 p.m.

Tuesday, March 4: 9:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 4: 1:15–5:15 p.m.

Wednesday, March 5: 8:45 a.m. –12:45 p.m.

Check the box below to acknowledge that you understand that if you do not complete both volunteer shifts as scheduled you will be charged for an All Access Pass. *

I understand

Staff

Staff

Volunteer at PDAC Convention

Orientation Availability

In order to volunteer, you must agree to be available for a 2 hour orientation session (at the time indicated below) at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre

Shift Availability

In order to volunteer, you must agree to be available for a two (2) shifts of 4 (four) hours each (at the times indicated below), at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre

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