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Featured Keynote Speakers
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Dr. Nikki Clarke
Award-Winning Media Executive, Author & Cultural Leader
The Nikki Clarke Network
Dr. Nikki Clarke is an award-winning media executive, author, educator, and cultural leader whose work has amplified Black voices and empowered communities across Canada and beyond. She founded The Nikki Clarke Show seventeen years ago, which has evolved into a trusted global media brand and recipient of the Canada Choice Awards 2026 for Media and Entertainment. A Fellow of the Institute of Information Management, she is also the founder of The Nikki Clarke Network and Navaan, an online women's fashion boutique. She is the celebrated author of The Paperclip Princess, the Black Canadian History Coloring Book, and I Can Care but Can't Carry.
Topics:
"Amplifying voices and empowering communities through media, creativity, and cultural preservation."
Dr. Kola Olugbodi (OAK), FIIM
Chairman, OAKSPIRE Group | Founder & CEO, Background Check International
OAKSPIRE Group
Dr. Kola Olugbodi (OAK) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, corporate leader, and internationally recognized authority in background screening, due diligence, and corporate integrity. He is widely acknowledged as Africa's leading background check expert and the pioneer of the background screening industry in Nigeria and West Africa. He is the Chairman of the OAKSPIRE Group and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Background Check International (BCI), a leading background screening and due diligence company providing services to organizations across Africa. Beyond his corporate leadership, Dr. Olugbodi is a passionate mentor, resilience advocate, author, and inspirational speaker committed to helping individuals and organizations overcome challenges and build resilient lives and institutions.
Topics:
"Building resilient lives and institutions through integrity, due diligence, and ethical business practices."
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Dr. Nikki Clarke
Award-Winning Media Executive, Author & Cultural Leader
The Nikki Clarke Network
Dr. Nikki Clarke is an award-winning media executive, author, educator, and cultural leader whose work has amplified Black voices and empowered communities across Canada and beyond. She founded The Nikki Clarke Show seventeen years ago, which has evolved into a trusted global media brand and recipient of the Canada Choice Awards 2026 for Media and Entertainment. A Fellow of the Institute of Information Management, she is also the founder of The Nikki Clarke Network and Navaan, an online women's fashion boutique. She is the celebrated author of The Paperclip Princess, the Black Canadian History Coloring Book, and I Can Care but Can't Carry.
Dr. Kola Olugbodi (OAK), FIIM
Chairman, OAKSPIRE Group | Founder & CEO, Background Check International
OAKSPIRE Group
Dr. Kola Olugbodi (OAK) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, corporate leader, and internationally recognized authority in background screening, due diligence, and corporate integrity. He is widely acknowledged as Africa's leading background check expert and the pioneer of the background screening industry in Nigeria and West Africa. He is the Chairman of the OAKSPIRE Group and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Background Check International (BCI), a leading background screening and due diligence company providing services to organizations across Africa. Beyond his corporate leadership, Dr. Olugbodi is a passionate mentor, resilience advocate, author, and inspirational speaker committed to helping individuals and organizations overcome challenges and build resilient lives and institutions.
Vicky Wong
International Speaker, Ordained Minister & Humanitarian Leader
HOPAP Conference
Vicky Wong is an international speaker, ordained minister, entrepreneur, author, and humanitarian leader. Born in the Philippines and immigrated to Canada at 23, she holds degrees in Education and Theology and has ministered across Canada, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. She is the founder of SEEDS, a registered Canadian charity, and International Teams Mission Toronto. A Child Sponsorship Ambassador for World Vision Canada and author of Evangelism Today, Vicky inspires leaders to live with purpose and bring hope to communities worldwide.
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