As the chief executive officer of the organization, Adam is responsible for the development and implementation of the strategic plan set by the Board of Directors. This also includes responsibility for government relations, stakeholder and member relations, business planning, and the day-to-day operation of the organization.
Anne-Josée is responsible for the professional training and continuing education opportunities offered in all areas of IP practice. She oversees the development and implementation of examining prep courses for the designations of patent agent and trademark agent, as well as the certification of patent administrator and trademark administrator. Anne-Josée manages the IPIC Mentorship Program. Contact Anne-Josée for questions regarding educational programs and initiatives.
Loreto is responsible for helping IPIC achieve its Outreach & Awareness goal identified in its Strategic Plan. She also helps raise awareness of the value of IP for business planning. Contact Loreto if you require a speaker on an IP topic, wish to discuss partnership opportunities or want to know more about how your organization can promote the importance of IP to businesses.
Loreto also provides overall leadership and strategic direction related to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives that include developing and delivering IPIC’s roadmap and action plans through creating EDI principles, practices, standards, programs and events that align with IPIC’s culture and make a positive, sustainable impact.
Loreto also leads IPIC's IP Assist Program. She oversees the administration of the IP Assist program, including the work of the Project Manager for IP Assist. She also oversees the successful creation and management of the database of experts and volunteers interested in taking part in the program by the project manager. Loreto leads the success of the program by managing the project manager in connecting IP experts with NRC-IRAP SMEs and in setting up the logistics of the presentations.
The Director of Communications and Member Services is responsible for the development and successful implementation of the communications and member services strategies and associated work plans for the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC). The role is also responsible for working with a small but dynamic team to ensure membership engagement, recruitment, and retention efforts in support of maintaining a high member value proposition for members of IPIC.
Kim is responsible for the planning, coordination and organization of IPIC's annual conference, professional development courses, webinars and other related events. Contact Kim for any questions related to course or event registrations and sponsorship inquiries.
As Manager of Member Services, Asha is responsible for enhancing membership engagement, as well as recruitment and retention strategies. She also provides support to IPIC's Board of Directors and to IPIC's committee members. Contact Asha for questions regarding membership services and committees.
Jacilyn is responsible for supporting the coordination, organization and logistics for IPIC’s professional development offerings. Contact Jacilyn for questions regarding upcoming webinars and courses.
Robyn is responsible for proposing, developing and maintaining, the overall appearance, design and branding of all communications and marketing collateral. Contact Robyn for any advertising inquiries.
Samantha works with the Stakeholder Relations team in the coordination and execution of IPIC’s partnership with NRC-IRAP IP Assist. Samantha manages the administration of the IP Assist program, including the the management of the database of experts and volunteers interested in taking part in the program. For information on IP Assist how your SME can qualify for the program or how you can contribute as an IP professional to the success of Canadian SMEs, contact Samantha.
