In person Engineering Your Future PD event – January 20, 2026

Presentation topics:

• Engineering in Training Pathway to permanent employment and professional licensure.
• Empowering Through Direction: Building Skills with Purpose.
• Addressing systemic issues and how to navigate them.
• How to make a lasting impression in interviews
• Soft skills that matter

BIO- Michelle Johnson is an accomplished leader with a foundation in
International Development Studies, specializing in Community Economic
Development, Politics, and Economics. Her academic background, paired
with certifications in Applied Management (Utilities Management), Change
Management, project management, and the CIMA program inform her
systems-focused approach to driving meaningful and sustainable impact.
A dedicated coach, mentor, and advocate, Michelle is deeply committed to
elevating underrepresented voices and fostering environments where people
feel valued, included, and empowered. Her career spans high-level roles in
the financial sector, where she championed socioeconomic advancement, as
well as serving as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisor shaping policy,
building partnerships, and influencing culture.

As an immigrant to Canada and a proud member of the BIPOC community,
Michelle brings an intersectional lens to all she does. Her professional work
is complemented by her community involvement in promoting financial
literacy, youth empowerment, newcomer support, and skills development
initiatives for all marginalized groups.