Pathways to Impact 2026
March 26 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
$30.00
Join the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation for Pathways to Impact 2026! A half-day experience built to spark fresh ideas, practical learning, and new connections for businesses and community members across Clarington and Durham Region.
When you purchase a ticket, you’re doing more than investing in your growth. Your ticket directly supports the We Care, We Can campaign, helping bring a new, purpose-built Bowmanville Hospital to life.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
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What to Expect
Start your morning with coffee and tea during registration and settle in with other community-minded leaders.
Featured Panel
The Benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility in Your Community. A 60-minute moderated panel featuring 4 speakers plus a 10-minute audience Q&A.
Panelists include:
Bonnie Wrightman, Executive Director, Clarington Board of Trade
Bonnie Wrightman is Executive Director of the Clarington Board of Trade and Chair of the Durham Business Alliance, advocating for businesses across Durham Region. A proud Clarington resident for over 24 years, she is deeply committed to her community and enjoys cheering for the Blue Jays, following major community projects, and true crime podcasts.
Lauren Reyes-Grange, Senior Product Manager, Strategy Practice Lead, Mentorship & Scholarship Program Lead, Reason One
Lauren Reyes-Grange is a Senior Product Manager and Strategist with 15+ years of experience leading digital strategy, UX, content, and analytics across media, health care, non-profits, and corporate sectors. She is deeply committed to mentorship, inclusion, and equity in tech, leading Reason One’s Mentorship & Scholarship Program to support the next generation of Black digital professionals.
Jeff Taylor, Managing Partner, Baker Tilly KDN LLP
Jeff joined Baker Tilly KDN in 2002 as a summer student and, after gaining experience in audit and assurance at a national firm, returned in 2012 to support a wide range of commercial clients. He became Partner in 2016 and was appointed Managing Partner in 2023, bringing expertise in accounting, tax, and consulting on cybersecurity, data analytics, and technology risk. Jeff lives in the Kawarthas with his wife and two sons and enjoys hockey, golf, travel, and family time.
Victoria Houle, Senior Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, Ontario Power Generation
Victoria Houle leads corporate giving, employee philanthropy, and volunteering initiatives at Ontario Power Generation. With over 20 years of experience bridging corporate and not-for-profit sectors, she is passionate about creating meaningful social impact through collaborative partnerships. Based in Toronto, she enjoys spending time in nature outside of work.
Keynote Speaker
Lana Starchuck, Resilience Strategist, Author, and avid skydiver
When Your Parachute Fails: Fear, Risk and The Power of Resilience
Drawing on 1,000+ skydives and record-setting experience, Lana shares powerful lessons on leading through uncertainty, building trust under pressure, and strengthening collaboration when the stakes are high. Expect stories that are energizing, practical, and designed to leave you ready to act with purpose.
Lana Starchuck is a record-holding formation skydiver and resilience strategist who helps people lead with courage through uncertainty. Her background spans 20+ years in video production, theatre, and communications. A published author and dynamic speaker, Lana blends storytelling, psychological insight, and humour to help audiences redefine failure, embrace risk, and build confidence.
Networking Lunch
We’ll wrap up with a dedicated networking session with lunch served, giving you time to build relationships, share ideas, and explore how impact-forward leadership can strengthen our community.
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Event Partners
Changemaker Sponsor
Impact Sponsors
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Your Ticket Builds Care Close to Home
Every ticket helps move the We Care, We Can campaign forward and supports the new Bowmanville Hospital build. Tickets can be purchased online using the link below or by calling our office at 905-623-3331. Get your tickets today!