Matthew Hough is the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Elliot Lake, Ontario. He is an experienced public-sector executive with a career spanning municipal, territorial, and federal government leadership roles across Canada, including significant work in northern and remote communities.

Matthew has led multidisciplinary teams responsible for infrastructure, public works, emergency management, capital planning, governance, and organizational transformation. Prior to joining the City of Elliot Lake, he served in senior leadership positions with the Government of Nunavut and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Matthew is passionate about building strong public institutions, supporting collaborative workplace cultures, and helping organizations navigate change with clarity, professionalism, and trust.

Eve is a people-centered HR Professional with over 14 years of organizational administration experience spanning both the not-for-profit and public sector. She currently provides senior executive support to an Assistant Deputy Minister within the Government of Alberta, bringing high-level provincial governance insights to her work. Previously, she served as the Director of Human Resources and a Capital Project at the Africa Centre.

A Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), Eve holds a Bachelor of Human Resources and Labour Relations alongside a Bachelor’s degree in Administration with a major in Finance. She is deeply committed to organizational integrity and collaborative leadership.

Sonja Villeneuve is an Executive Coordinator in the federal public service with a diverse professional background spanning both the private and public sectors. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about building strong relationships, creating positive workplace experiences, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and support organizational success. Known for her people-centered approach, Sonja has contributed to initiatives focused on employee engagement, inclusion, collaboration, workplace wellness, and continuous improvement. She believes that meaningful leadership can be demonstrated at every level of an organization through trust, initiative, and a commitment to helping others succeed.