The Executive
Katelyn Ellins
Co-Founder and President
Katelyn is from Toronto, Ontario. Before attending the Schulich School of Law she earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy from Queen’s University. Katelyn has worked for a legal advisory firm specializing in securities law that is closely partnered with an investment fund manager. Katelyn manages BLAD’s strategic development.
Co-Founder and President
Katelyn is from Toronto, Ontario. Before attending the Schulich School of Law she earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy from Queen’s University. Katelyn has worked for a legal advisory firm specializing in securities law that is closely partnered with an investment fund manager. Katelyn manages BLAD’s strategic development.
Shira Brass
Co-Founder and President
Shira is from Ottawa, Ontario. She received a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Sociology at Queen’s University. Prior to attending law school, Shira interned on Parliament Hill and subsequently earned a position as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of International Trade. Shira focuses on BLAD's outreach, event management and strategic growth.
Co-Founder and President
Shira is from Ottawa, Ontario. She received a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Sociology at Queen’s University. Prior to attending law school, Shira interned on Parliament Hill and subsequently earned a position as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of International Trade. Shira focuses on BLAD's outreach, event management and strategic growth.
Kevin Fernandes
Vice President, External Affairs
Kevin is from Mississauga, Ontario. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and a Master of Arts in Political Science from Queen's University. His graduate research addressed reputation management in the oil industry, and was bolstered by the Queen's School of Business. Prior to law school, Kevin worked in the investment industry in Toronto and in management within the hospitality industry in Oakville, Ontario. A people person, Kevin helps to foster relationships with the business and legal communities in Halifax.
Vice President, External Affairs
Kevin is from Mississauga, Ontario. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and a Master of Arts in Political Science from Queen's University. His graduate research addressed reputation management in the oil industry, and was bolstered by the Queen's School of Business. Prior to law school, Kevin worked in the investment industry in Toronto and in management within the hospitality industry in Oakville, Ontario. A people person, Kevin helps to foster relationships with the business and legal communities in Halifax.
Chris Hall
Vice President, Internal Affairs
Chris is from London, Ontario. He is a second year student at the Schulich School of Law. Prior to attending law school, he graduated from Queen's University (Political Science, Economics) and Dalhousie University (MBA).
Vice President, Internal Affairs
Chris is from London, Ontario. He is a second year student at the Schulich School of Law. Prior to attending law school, he graduated from Queen's University (Political Science, Economics) and Dalhousie University (MBA).
Laura Penney
Vice President, Communications and Marketing
Laura is from Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador. She holds a Bachelor of International Business (Highest Honours); Strategic Management and International Human Resources from the Eric Sprott School of Business in Ottawa, Ontario. Laura adds value to the BLAD EXEC team though her knowledge of social media and marketing, and her ability to motivate others to achieve a goal.
Vice President, Communications and Marketing
Laura is from Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador. She holds a Bachelor of International Business (Highest Honours); Strategic Management and International Human Resources from the Eric Sprott School of Business in Ottawa, Ontario. Laura adds value to the BLAD EXEC team though her knowledge of social media and marketing, and her ability to motivate others to achieve a goal.
Nicholas Sharratt
Vice President, Finance
Nick is from Guelph, Ontario. Entering his second year at the Schulich School of Law, he graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science. Nick is BLAD's Treasurer.
Vice President, Finance
Nick is from Guelph, Ontario. Entering his second year at the Schulich School of Law, he graduated from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science. Nick is BLAD's Treasurer.