CPHR CPD: 1.5 | Live Panel
Different Paths to HR Leadership
In recognition of International HR Day, join us for a national conversation with HR leaders from across Canada who share one common credential: the CPHR designation.
This virtual panel brings together Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHRs) from different provinces and career paths to reflect on how their journeys into HR unfolded, how they built credibility over time, and the role the CPHR designation has played in shaping their professional impact.
Rather than focusing on a single definition of leadership, panelists will share real experiences from their careers, including key turning points, lessons learned, and the ways the CPHR designation has supported their growth, confidence, and influence as HR professionals.
During this panel, CPHR panelists will explore:
- Their unique paths into HR leadership and what shaped them most
- How earning the CPHR designation influenced confidence, credibility, and career progression
- Moments where professional standards and ethics guided difficult decisions
- How expectations of HR leadership have evolved over time
- Advice for HR professionals considering or working toward the CPHR designation
Panelists
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Tami MacDonald, FCPHR Moderator
Tami MacDonald (she/her) is a Fellow CPHR with over 27 years of experience in Human Resources across both the public and private sectors. Her career spans a wide range of industries—from aerospace and healthcare to hydro, hospitality, and food service, giving her a well-rounded and practical perspective on people and workplaces. Tami has worn many HR hats, including senior leader, consultant, HR business partner, and strategist. She’s passionate about connecting people, ideas, and solutions—and is excited to help guide today’s conversation as moderator for International HR Day. |
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Dr. Yewande (Wendy) Aturamu, FCPHR
Dr. Yewande (Wendy) Aturamu (she/her), FCPHR, is a senior human resources leader, strategist, and community advocate with extensive experience across HR and immigration consulting in Canada. She is the CEO of Trends Consulting International Inc. and President of Multitrends Immigration Services Inc., where she delivers people‑centred, practical solutions for small and medium‑sized businesses. A Chartered Professional in Human Resources, SHRM‑SCP, and Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, Dr. Aturamu holds a doctorate in Organizational Leadership and has been recognized for her leadership and service through roles with CPHR Alberta and academic advisory committees. She is also a respected speaker, mentor, and advocate for equity, inclusion, and the future of work. |
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Basil Onyia, CPHR
Basil Onyia (he/him), CPHR is a people connector, equity champion, and an advocate for building bridges between people, workplaces, and their communities. As the Manager of People Operations and Development at Redbrick Technologies Inc, he builds strategic, sustainable, and scalable workforce processes, people architecture, learning and development strategies, and systems design across its portfolio companies across Canada and USA. Basil is a recipient of CPHR BC & Yukon’s HR Spotlight recognition program and was the 2025 Conference Committee Chair. |
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Wendy MacIntyre, CPHR
Wendy MacIntyre (she/her), CPHR, is a Human Resources Consultant with over 20 years of experience supporting organizations across Atlantic Canada. She founded resolveHR in 2015, working primarily with small and medium‑sized businesses and not‑for‑profits across sectors including healthcare, education, IT, manufacturing, and Indigenous organizations. Wendy specializes in practical, people‑centred HR, with strengths in workforce planning, conflict resolution, investigations, and leadership development. Known for navigating complex and “messy” HR situations, she is a trusted advisor, coach, and facilitator committed to helping organizations build healthier, more effective workplaces. |
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