
Mackenzie Kolton
Director of Learning at Egale Canada
Mackenzie Kolton (she/her) is passionate about working in 2SLGBTQI advocacy and education. Her previous role was as the Manager of Program Innovation at Big Brothers Big Sisters, co-developing Manitoba’s first Queer Lens Mental Health Training and overseeing their 2SLGBTQI department and staff. In addition, Mackenzie worked with The Get REAL Movement for six years as their Manitoba Program Founder and as a Team Lead Speaker, reaching over 150,000 students, educators, parents/guardians, and corporate businesses across the country. As a coach for senior leaders, Mackenzie has worked with over 100 school boards across the country, empowering leaders to implement innovative strategies for fostering inclusion. Mackenzie is in the final stages of becoming a Certified Executive Coach through the Rotman School of Management.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Thursday Jan 15th, 2026
(Breakout Session) Authentic Queer Leadership
Explore what it means to lead authentically as a queer professional. This interactive session focuses on key themes: Courage to act, Vision with purpose, and Accountability and humility, helping participants develop their own approach to authentic queer leadership.