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Dr. Kevin Aminzadeh

Dr. Kevin Aminzadeh is a Canadian Board-Certified prosthodontist and the founder and chief executive officer of Implant Genius, the world’s first AI-powered implant treatment planning platform integrating prosthodontist-led diagnosis, virtual consultations, and mentorship in esthetic and full-arch rehabilitation. He supervises collaborative teams of prosthodontists, biomedical engineers, and computer scientists in Canada and the United Kingdom focused on the development of AI-based tools for clinical diagnosis, smile design, and prosthesis fabrication. 

An accomplished educator, Dr. Aminzadeh is a co-founder of the West Coast Institute for Continuing Dental Education and currently teaches implant treatment planning to graduate prosthodontic and periodontic residents at the University of British Columbia. His clinical focus lies in complex esthetic and implant prosthodontics, and he is also the founder and director of Key Dental Laboratory, specializing in high-precision esthetic restorations. Dr. Aminzadeh maintains a private prosthodontic practice in Vancouver, Canada, and frequently lectures on the integration of AI in clinical dentistry. 

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Dr. Jillian Belbin, BCDA President

Dr. Jillian Belbin, BCDA President, received her DDS degree from the University of Alberta in 1996 and practiced in Vancouver for a year before moving to Kelowna, where she currently practices. Dr. Belbin is a past President and current Executive Director of the Thompson Okanagan Dental Society, and joined the BCDA board in 2019.  She is involved in the BCDA mentorship program and the DEI Task Force, participates in numerous committees, is a member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and volunteers at Okanagan College’s CDA program.

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Dr. Salima Dadani, BCDA Director of Member Support

Dr. Salima Dadani’s journey in dentistry over the last 25 years has included being an Associate, practice owner, and owner of an innovative business that brings the dental clinic to patients who can no longer get to their traditional dentist. Dr. Dadani is currently a Director, Member Support with BCDA and has a strong commitment to volunteering, including BCDA’s Geriatric Dentistry Committee.

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Ms. Karen Davis, RDH

Ms. Karen Davis, RDH is owner of the continuing education company, Cutting Edge Concepts® featuring progressive content that inspires and challenges audiences to question the status quo, and pursue cutting-edge outcomes for themselves and their clientele.  She enjoys blending research, humor, personal stories and audience interaction on topics that include health and wellness, oral-systemic implications, innovative technologies, cannabis usage, autoimmune conditions and navigating life stressors.  

Karen is a practicing dental hygienist in Dallas, Texas and part of the same dental practice for over 30 years, hence her relatability to challenges only dental professionals face.  She has also served as a trainer for The JP Institute in North America inspiring dental teams to practice comprehensively and with continuity. She is a much sought-after speaker internationally, despite her noticeable Texas accent and signature laugh.  

Dentistry Today has recognized Karen as a “Leader in Continuing Education” since 2006, and she is the 2023 recipient of the Gordon Christensen Speaker Recognition Award. Karen is an accomplished author to diverse industry publications and serves a Key Opinion Leader to an array of dental corporations. 

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Mr. Blair Desjardins

Mr. Blair Desjardins, Henry Schein Service Technician has just over 10 years’ experience in the dental field, the entirety of that time spent as a Dental Technician. Working on the island he is required to do all things necessary to keep his territory alive and well from high tech work like x-ray equipment and milling machines all the way to compressors and vacuums. Rounding out the last couple years teaching at office all over the island as well as taking the lead at the Pacific Dental Conference, North Island dental show, TODS and Kelowna Dental Assisting college in our Maintenance Classes. 

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FACTS/Canadian Red Cross BLS & CPR Recertification

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Ms. Anne Genge

Ms. Anne Genge is a recognized leader in dental privacy, cybersecurity, and secure AI implementation, helping dental professionals navigate the complexities of AI adoption, regulatory compliance, and data security. With over two decades of experience and multiple industry-leading certifications—including Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals—Anne has established herself as one of North America’s foremost experts in this field. 

She has completed training in AI law at Queen’s University and is currently attending Harvard Medical School’s AI Strategies and Implementation in Healthcare program, further deepening her expertise in AI governance and risk management. Anne provides strategic guidance on integrating AI safely, safeguarding patient data, and ensuring compliance with evolving privacy and security regulations. 

Through tailored training programs, keynote speaking, and hands-on consultation, Anne has empowered thousands of dental professionals to protect their practices, maintain compliance, and confidently adopt transformative AI technologies. Her mission is to equip dental teams with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world. 

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Ms. Jenny Greenwood, CDA

Ms. Jenny Greenwood, CDA has over 20 years of combined experience in the dental profession as a CDA, Dental Receptionist, and Dental Assisting Educator. Jenny advises members and their staff on topics and issues such as employment standard, regulation, insurance, and practice management. Jenny is also a mediator, assisting in disputes between patients and dentists.

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Dr. Chad Kim Sing

Dr. Chad A. Kim Sing is an academic Emergency Physician at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) and the University of British Columbia Hospital (UBCH). He is an associate clinical professor at UBC and executive medical leader, currently serving as Vice President of Medicine and Academic Affairs at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Authority. VCH serves more than 1.25M people and operates approximately 20 hospitals, acute care facilities, and urgent and primary care centers with about 25,000 staff and 3,500 medical staff (physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners and midwives). 

Dr. Kim Sing has served as the Department Head and Medical Director of the Emergency Departments of VGH and UBCH which see over 125,000 visits a year. VGH is a tertiary/quaternary academic level 1 trauma center and the provincial referral center for programs including transplant, spine, burns, and stroke. 

He has held numerous medical leadership roles including co-leading the VCH COVID-19 pandemic emergency operations center response, serving on the British Columbia Provincial Medical Services Executive Council with the Ministry of Health, and as the VCH lead for the recent provincial Physician Master Agreement (PMA) negotiations. Chad supports regional initiatives including the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Wellness programs. 

He was the inaugural fellow in 2017 and now Co-Director of the UBC DEM-Mass General Brigham-Harvard physician leadership fellowship and executive lead of the well received innovative VCH Medical Practitioner Occupational Safety and Health (mPOSH) program which serves and supports the occupational, physical and psychological safety needs of medical staff. His leadership acumen is enhanced as an International Coaching Federation (ICF) trained organizational and executive coach. 

Chad is energized by medical leadership development, building up others to show up as their best selves, and in bringing vast stakeholders together to advance and improve patient and provider models of care with impactful experiences. A mantra he espouses is relentless decency and he is known for approaching challenges with calm, curiosity, and compassionate leadership. 

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Dr. Michelle Lauwers

Dr. Michelle Lauwers earned her Bachelor of Science from SFU and Doctor of Dental Medicine from UBC. She began her dental career as a CDA and following completion of her DMD, she worked both as Associate dentist in private practice and as a sessional dentist for Vancouver Coastal Health, providing dental care to underprivileged children. Dr. Lauwers is currently a Director, Member Support at BCDA and continues her clinical practice with public health.

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Dr. Salme Lavigne

Dr. Salme Lavigne, RDH graduated with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene from the University of Toronto and began her clinical career at Toronto Western Hospital where she first developed her passion for oral-systemic connections. 

After spending several years in clinical practice, she began to pursue an academic career: first as the founding Director of the dental hygiene program at Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ontario followed by accepting a position at Wichita State University (Wichita, KS) as an Associate Professor & Chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene and finally, Professor & Director, School of Dental Hygiene at the University of Manitoba.

Currently, she holds the title of Senior Scholar at the  University of Manitoba and is the Scientific Editor of the Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene (CJDH). In addition to her Diploma in Dental Hygiene, she holds a BA in Biomedical Anthropology (Lakehead University), a Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Education (University of Missouri-Kansas City) and a PhD in Community Health Sciences & Epidemiology (Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba).

Salme is the recipient of Alumni of Distinction Awards from the University of Toronto as well as the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry and received the Life Membership Award from the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. Salme has authored three textbook chapters, has over 75 publications in both national and international peer reviewed journals and has delivered over 120 continuing education presentations in Canada, the US, Scandinavia, Holland, Italy, Switzerland, Australia, China and South Africa. Her research interests lie in periodontics; oral-systemic health connections; the oral microbiome; and community health.  

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Dr. Liran Levin

Professor Liran Levin is a Professor of Periodontology and the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at the College of Dentistry, the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. He is also a visiting professor at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA.   

Prof. Liran Levin was previously the Head of Periodontology at the University of Alberta, Canada, and the Head of Research at the School of Dentistry, Rambam Health Care Campus, and Faculty of Medicine – Technion IIT Haifa, Israel.  

Prof. Liran Levin received his DMD degree with distinction at Tel Aviv University and completed his Post Graduate Periodontology Program at the Department of Periodontology, Rambam Health Care Campus. He also received his Periodontology Specialist Certificate from the European Federation of Periodontology as well as a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Periodontology. 

Prof. Liran Levin has published more than 400 articles and book chapters in the international professional literature and is involved in research mainly in periodontology, dental implants and dental trauma. His papers received more than 18,000 scientific citations. He has been lecturing extensively both nationally and internationally in the fields of dental implants and periodontal diseases.  

Prof. Levin serves as the Editor-in Chief of Dental Traumatology, an Associate Editor for the International Dental Journal, Scientific Associate Editor for the Quintessence International and as an Editorial Board Member and a manuscript reviewer for some of the leading international professional Journals in the fields of periodontology, dental implants, dental trauma and general dentistry.  

Prof. Levin is the President of the Periodontal Research Group of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR). He is currently the President of the International Association for Dental Traumatology (IADT) and was chairing the 2020 IADT dental trauma guidelines committee as well as the 2024 joint IADT and ASD guidelines for prevention of traumatic dental injuries committee. 

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Dr. Sanjukta Mohanta

Dr. Sanjukta “Sanj” Mohanta is a general dentist practicing in Toronto and Mississauga. She is the Clinical Director for Filling the Gap Dental Outreach, a dental charity in Toronto. She graduated from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in 1999 and received the Alumni of Influence award. She started the New Dentist Study Club and hosts their podcast. Sanj is a writer, speaker, mentor, advocate and volunteer. She received the Ontario Dental Association’s (ODA) Merit Award and Service Award. Sanj provides dental care to remote Indigenous communities with the ODA’s Remote Areas Program and provides free dental care in the Caribbean with Great Shape! 1000 Smiles. She can be contacted on Instagram @drsanjmohanta or by email: [email protected] 

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Dr. Thomas Nguyen

Dr. Thomas Nguyen is the Director of Continuing Dental Education and Associate Director of the Division of Periodontics at the McGill Faculty of Dental Medicine. He previously served as Director of Predoctoral Periodontology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Nguyen earned his DMD from the University of Montreal, followed by an AEGD residency at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, an MSc at McGill University, and specialty training in Periodontology at the University of Minnesota. He also completed an Executive MBA through the McGill-HEC Montreal program.  

He is a past recipient of the Basil G. Bibby Award, the Dr. E.T. and Mrs. Marjorie Bourke Award, and the American Academy of Periodontology Award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics. Dr. Nguyen also received the Nevins Teaching and Clinical Research Fellowship and the Institute of Teaching and Learning Fellowship from the AAP Foundation. He is a board-certified specialist in periodontology and implant surgery. Dr. Nguyen is both a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. 

Dr. Nguyen’s clinical and research interests include the use of innovative concepts and technologies to enhance treatment outcomes and patient experience. His research focuses on implant dentistry, soft and hard tissue regeneration, and artificial intelligence. 

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Dr. Kristina Perschbacher

Dr. Kristina Perschbacher is a specialist in Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. The majority of Kristina’s time is spent seeing patients in private Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine practice. She also teaches in the undergraduate oral pathology and postgraduate oral pathology and oral
radiology programs at the University of Toronto.

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Dr. Susanne Perschbacher

Dr. Susanne Perschbacher is an Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist dividing her time between Oral Radiology practice and teaching at University of Toronto. She is also a consultant at SickKids Hospital. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and a lead author of the textbook “Diagnostic Imaging: Oral and Maxillofacial.

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Mr. Jeff Roy

Jeff Roy, Service Manager, Henry Schein has worked in the dental industry for the past 6 years with Henry Schein. He has experience as a field service technician for 15 years in automated equipment and CNC equipment repair industries, and as a Sales/Service manager for 3 years at a CNC equipment manufacturer. 

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Dr. Deb Szabo

Dr. Deborah Szabo studied at the University of Western Ontario where she obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) in 2003. After graduating from dental school, Deb received her Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) certificate from the University of Michigan in 2004 and then entered private practice in Ontario. After 12 years of general practice, Deb went back to school at the University of British Columbia to pursue her specialty in endodontics. 

Throughout her dental career, Deb participated and continues to participate in many volunteer clinics and programs. As well, she has been an instructor to both practicing and student dentists. 

Deb is practicing in North Vancouver where she lives with her husband and three children. 

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Mr. Tom Viola, RPh

Mr. Tom Viola, RPh has over 30 years’ experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker and published author, Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. has earned his national and  international reputation as the go-to specialist for making  pharmacology practical and useful for all members of the dental team.

As the founder of Pharmacology Declassified, Tom provides valuable insight on the complex interplay between pharmacology and
physiology so that clinicians may be knowledgeable about not only the dental considerations of medications used to treat systemic illness but also the systemic considerations of medications used to provide dental treatment. As an educator, Tom is a member of the faculty of over 10 dental professional degree programs and has received several awards for outstanding teacher of the year.

As an author, Tom is well known for his contributions to several professional journals, has served as a contributor, chapter author and peer reviewer for several pharmacology textbooks and currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs.

As a speaker, Tom has presented over 1000 informative, humorous and engaging continuing education seminars and webinars to dental professionals internationally since 2001. Meeting planners and attendees agree that Tom is their choice to educate within this dental specialty.

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Dr. Jose Viquez

Dr. Jose Viquez graduated in 2010 from Universidad Latina de Costa Rica as a general dentist. He joined his father in private practice briefly before moving to the U.S. to further his education in prosthodontics. In 2013, he received a certificate in advanced prosthodontics after completing a three-year residency program at Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Dentistry and a fellowship in oral surgery. 

Dr. Viquez is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and completed implant surgical training at the Misch International Institute. Dr. Viquez is actively involved in several local study clubs and is passionate about sharing his knowledge through both national and international educational opportunities. 

In addition to his practice, Dr. Viquez serves as a part-time instructor at the Gerald Niznick School of Dentistry, where he contributes to both the undergraduate clinic and the graduate prosthodontics program. Dr. Viquez is currently in private practice in Winnipeg at the Southwest Specialty Group.  

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Dr. Chris Ward

Dr. Christopher Ward is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon who has completed a fellowship in comprehensive temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery at the University of Michigan. During his fellowship, he focused on learning total TMJ joint replacement surgery, TMJ arthroscopy, and other minimally-invasive procedures. Dr. Ward received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Victoria, and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Manitoba College of Dentistry. He then completed an internship in oral and maxillofacial surgery and hospital dentistry at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre. Dr. Ward went on to complete his Oral and Maxillofacial residency at the University of Toronto, where he focused on orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery, TMJ surgery, dental implants & bone grafting, as well as pathology & reconstruction. 

Dr. Ward’s research interests are focused on biomaterials, stem cell therapies, and the combination of these two fields of study for tissue engineering and development of novel therapeutic modalities. He is particularly interested in the use of stem cells to treat TMJ disorders. In 2021, Dr. Ward’s research on the anti-inflammatory effects of mesenchymal stem cells isolated from the peri-umbilical region of human placentas on TMJ inflammation won the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons resident research of the year award. Dr. Ward is a member of the Canadian Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (CAOMS) and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). 

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Dr. Sadaf Fazel

Cost: Complimentary (For delegates AND non-delegates of the 2025 TODS Meeting)

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Presenter: Dr. Sadaf Fazel tells her story of how she went from a non-provider in June of 2020 to Gold Plus by the end of that year and onto Invisalign Diamond Provider in 2023. Her presentation goes in depth into how she overcame her practice’s barriers to starting more cases as well as how she supported her team and patients through their challenges. 

Her current program has a key focus on case selection for GP dentists to achieve desired clinical outcomes that result in happy patients. 

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Ms. Savannah Koran

Cost: Complimentary (For delegates AND non-delegates of the 2025 TODS Meeting)

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Presenter: Ms. Savannah Koran began her dental journey over 20 years ago, with a background in both clinical and operational roles. Having firsthand experience with the challenges of finding great talent, she co-founded U R Hired with Alex Zlatin. Savannah is deeply involved in various aspects of the dental industry, committed to finding effective solutions for your team. 

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Mr. Alex Zlatin

Cost: Complimentary (For delegates AND non-delegates of the 2025 TODS Meeting)

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Presenter: Mr. Alex Zlatin, CEO Maxident, helps struggling dental professionals take control of their practices and reach the next level of success with responsible leadership strategies. Leveraging over 15 years of management and consulting experience, he empowers organizations to become more productive and profitable based on the belief that successful businesses establish a genuine connection with employees, patients, and vendors. Alex volunteers his time and expertise with various professional organizations, has launched the Dental Office Managers Association of Canada and is the author of Responsible Dental Ownership: Balancing ethics and business through purpose available on Amazon.

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Mr. James Scott

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Presenter:Mr. James Scottis a Commerce grad (Marketing/Sales Management) and has held key client-centered positions within well-known organizations in which he learned that people and relationships matter and always come first. James is known by our clients to go above and beyond to solve any problems, answer any questions and guarantee an exceptional experience.

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Ms. Martha Szczecpulski, BDSc (DH), DHP, PID

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Presenter: Ms. Martha Szczepulski is a passionate dental hygienist that has also established herself as a distinguished educator and speaker in the field. Working as a dental hygienist since 2005, her professional journey has been enriched by her experiences in general and community dental practices, dental hygiene education, and mobile dental hygiene in long-term care settings. She is professional speaker at study clubs, webinars, and conventions, and recently started educating on social media.

Currently, she holds the position of Professional Education Leader at Oral Science. Martha’s approach focuses on analyzing the data to uncover the most relevant, actionable insights for dental clinicians. This is a dynamic period in dental science and innovation, and she is eager to share new technology and strategies with dental professionals.

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Dr. Jordan Sanders

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Presenter: Dr. Jordan Sanders is a passionate clinician, entrepreneur, and educator on a mission to redefine what’s possible in modern dentistry. As the founder of Ascend Dental Education and a leader in digital workflows, he combines real-world clinical experience with a visionary approach to technology. Dr. Sanders has transformed his practice through 3D printing and in-house design, using SprintRay and Exocad to unlock new levels of efficiency, creativity, and patient care. Known for his energy, authenticity, and ability to simplify complex topics, he empowers dentists to break free from outdated systems and embrace the tools that put them back in control. Whether in the operatory or on stage, Dr. Sanders is driven by one goal: to help dentists build practices—and lives—they’re genuinely proud of.

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Mr. Bobby Derakhshani

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Presenter: Mr. Bobby Derakhshani’s commitment to building relationships that last a lifetime, Bobby builds close client relationships to provide peace of mind during various stages of start-up, growth, maturity and eventually exit strategy of their businesses. He listens closely to his clients’ needs to ensure that he can provide sound and practical business advice. 

Bobby moved to Vancouver from his hometown of Montreal in 2011. Bobby focuses primarily in providing auditing and assurance, accounting, and tax services to owner-managed businesses. With clients in a number of sectors including incorporated professionals, retail, wholesale, manufacturing, and real estate, Bobby provides insight and direction to businesses in order to help them achieve their ultimate financial success. 

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Mr. Amrit Buttar

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Presenter: Mr. Amrit Buttar primarily works with Owner Managed Businesses looking for corporate accounting services, tax planning, and advisory services. He is passionate about understanding his client’s businesses and how to integrate Wealth/Investment strategy, Retirement Planning, and Tax Planning to help business owners reach their personal and business goals. Amrit has developed a unique offering to clients that includes unlimited access to all his clients for the business owner looking for ongoing advice. This eliminates the fear of the unknown bill and uncontrolled costs for what may be valuable real-time solutions.   

He can relate to his business owner clients, as he was running a private Accounting practice in Kelowna prior to joining Crowe in 2023. Amrit started his accounting career in 1999 and has been working with many of the same clients since then. He has seen many of his clients go from the growth stage, through transition planning, and into retirement. 

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Ms. Nicole Kirubi

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Presenter: Ms. Nicole Kirubi was attracted to Crowe MacKay LLP by its dynamic team and community focus, Nicole joined the firm in May 2007. Nicole enjoys working with a diverse group of clients to meet their financial reporting and tax compliance needs. With an emphasis on advisory services, Nicole is committed to providing clients with individualized planning to accomplish their financial goals.   

Nicole’s primary focus has been working in assurance and client services with owner-managed businesses. 

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