Announcing Our 2025 Shortly
2024 Speakers
Who We Are
Jason Strudwick
Edmonton Oiler Alumni
Jason grew up in the west end of Edmonton. After completing high school and many years of organ lessons he moved to Kamloops, B.C, to follow his hockey dreams. His career moved quickly as he would be drafted, turned professional and play his first NHL game within three years.
His NHL career of nearly seven hundred games would see him play for the New York Islanders, Vancouver Canucks, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers and his final three seasons would be played at home in Edmonton for the Oilers in front of his family and friends. It was the perfect way to end a seventeen year pro hockey career.
A career in media seemed a natural fit for Jason and TSN 1260 gave him the opportunity to host his own night time show, from 9 pm - 12 am. All sports were discussed and debated. Jason sought out and loved the interaction with his listeners. He now is the co-host of the Got Yer Back podcast with Ryan Rishaug that covers everything Oilers.
Dr Derek Nordstrom
Founder, Toothe
Dr. Nordstrom has been practicing dentistry since 2005 and is passionate about the business of dentistry. In addition to owning two dental offices, he is the founder of Toothe, a privacy compliance company whose mission is to make privacy compliance easy for dental professionals. Derek speaks on Information Security and HIA Compliance in an effort to educate and improve compliance in the dental industry.
403-963-7209
Mohamed Ismail
Shift Accounting
Mohamed Ismail is the founder and CEO of Shift Accounting, which provides accounting and business advisory services to over 100 medical and dental clinics across Canada. He founded the company in 2015 after noticing a gap in the industry where practice owners were neglecting their financials until tax season. By taking a proactive approach to bookkeeping and business advisory, Mohamed aims to empower practice owners to grow profitable practices. He also curates educational tools, including a podcast and a newsletter, for dental and medical professionals.
866 - 253 - 2748
Chaylene Gallagher
Bryan & Company, LLP
Chaylene is a partner at Bryan & Company with a primary area of practice in labour and employment law, acting for both employers and employees in drafting and litigation work.
Chaylene maintains expertise in the fast-changing landscape of employment and labour law, advising on corporate transactional work within the firm. She has appeared in multiple levels of court and provincial and federal tribunals, such as those handling workers’ compensation, human rights, and union matters.
Chaylene is a sessional instructor of Employment Law at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law and is a member of the Canadian Bar Association. She serves on the executive for the CBA North section for Labour & Employment Law and is a certified graduate of the LESA Annual Intensive Advocacy course. She is involved in several entrepreneurial groups within the Edmonton area.
780-423-5730
Dr. Michele Nielson
Practice Owner, Dentist
Dr. Michele Nielsen is a general dentist and owner of Steveston Smiles in Richmond, BC. She graduated from McGill University in 2001 and joined her dad’s practice in 2002. Dr. Michele is a certified Invisalign provider, HealthyStart provider and Solea KOL. In addition to private practice, Dr. Michele Nielsen volunteers as a forensic odontologist and the leader of the Missing and Unidentified Persons (MUPs) branch of the Fort BC Society. She is passionate about prevention as well as educating her patients about improving both their oral health and their overall health. Dr. Michele has grown from hating social media to being her own social media manager and does the social media and marketing of her practice herself. One of her goals as a healthcare provider is changing people’s traditional negative perceptions about seeing the Dentist. She is married and the mom to two boys; 13 and 15. Her experience as a mom has made her a better dentist and boss.
Bianca Dornan
Practices Made Perfect
Bianca Dornan founded Practices Made Perfect, a dental consulting firm that believes a dental office's success lies in its employees. With decades of experience in the industry, Bianca has become an expert in understanding the challenges faced by practitioners and finding practical solutions to their daily struggles. Her unique blend of education and practical experience allows her to see the big picture and "think outside the box," making her a valuable asset to clients.
Bianca's hands-on, in-office approach has repeatedly proven to be the right method for ensuring sustainable positive growth and change in dental offices. She is known for her engaging and down-to-earth approach, focusing on helping teams find solutions and reach goals that can carry their practice for years. Bianca has experience working with teams from downtown Toronto to small one-dentist towns, meeting the needs of all demographics.
Bianca lives in rural Ontario with her husband, two children, and dog, Sophia. If you're looking to expand your dental practice, Bianca and her team at Practices Made Perfect can help.
647 - 928 - 7924