Lee Lambert, PMP
PMI Fellow, Project Management Educator and Speaker

Lee Lambert brings more than 50 years of experience advancing project management practice and is one of the founders of the PMP certification. A PMI Fellow, he has helped organizations implement project management systems, develop high-performing teams, and strengthen their PMOs. His consulting and training experience includes organizations such as AT&T, IBM, General Electric, Microsoft, and Roche. Known for his humour and practical approach, Lee connects proven methods with the realities of leading projects.

Tyler Norman, MBA
Director of Strategic Supply Chain Programs, Scholastic Inc. | Keynote Speaker

Tyler Norman is a global program leader, keynote speaker, board member, and mentor with more than 17 years of experience driving strategic results. At Scholastic Inc., he leads initiatives that deliver measurable value worldwide. A 2025 PMI Rising Leader Award Finalist, Tyler holds multiple PMI certifications and has spoken to more than 40,000 project professionals globally. He combines real-world lessons, humour, and relatable storytelling to help participants turn insight into practical action.

Linda Drosdowech
International Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and Leadership Educator

Linda Drosdowech helps leaders and teams move forward through uncertainty, challenge, and change. The creator of the 7 Steps Forward framework, she combines research, practical strategies, storytelling, and interactive learning to strengthen communication, relationships, and decision-making. Linda teaches Leadership Development at the University of Winnipeg and has taught project management and change management at RRC Polytech. PMI Manitoba members may recognize her from ELEVATE 2026, where she presented 7 Steps Forward: Thrive Through Change.

Mei Lin, PMP, MBA
Innovation Strategist, Author and AI Transformation Speaker

Mei Lin is an award-winning innovation strategist and author of AI Project Power, with more than 15 years of experience in technology, program leadership, and digital transformation. She helps organizations use AI, cloud, and emerging technologies to create meaningful business impact and lasting change. Her work includes contributing to PMI’s AI standard for project, program, and portfolio management. Mei brings a practical perspective on how AI is reshaping delivery and the human capabilities leaders need as technology advances.

Scott Welle, CSP
Founder, Outperform The Norm | Leadership and Performance Speaker

Scott Welle has spent more than 20 years helping people strengthen their performance, personally and professionally. A Certified Speaking Professional, TEDx speaker, and author of 10 bestselling books, he has presented to more than 30 PMI chapters worldwide. His work helps leaders challenge limiting beliefs, focus their priorities, and inspire stronger performance in others. Scott brings practical tools for communication, accountability, and leading teams through an ever-changing work environment.

Mark Loewen, P.Eng.
Founder and Principal, Debonair Edge

Mark Loewen is a professional engineer and entrepreneur whose career spans nearly four decades across aerospace, manufacturing, biotech, construction, distribution, and retail development. He has led complex projects and teams at organizations including StandardAero, Loewen Windows, Conviron, and Princess Auto. As founder of Debonair Edge, Mark helps leaders apply practical structure and proven execution practices to their projects. His sessions connect real delivery experiences with tools for creating clarity, alignment, accountability, and momentum.