Meet Our 2025 Winners
Joshua Brown ’09
Joshua holds a B.A. in Political Science from Bishop’s University and an M.B.A. from the Ivey School of Business at Western University.
Joshua is currently Vice-President at ICONIQ Capital, a global investment management firm, where he is responsible for client partnerships in Asia Pacific. He works with the firm’s community of family office clients, investors in the firm’s sponsored strategies, and other leaders from the private, public, and civil society space. His areas of focus span direct and third-party investing, philanthropy, and family office strategy.
Originally from Canada, Joshua has spent much of his career working internationally, including more than a decade working on, or in, Asia Pacific. Joshua most recently served at the World Economic Forum, where he had responsibility for growing and engaging the Forum’s community of private sector partners in Asia Pacific. In previous roles, Joshua has worked in Singapore, Geneva, Toronto, Yangon, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur in government, consulting, and civil society positions.
Joshua is a passionate ski mountaineer and alpine climber; interests he developed as a Bishop’s student during a ski trip to Jay Peak. He is fascinated by old Land Rovers and is currently in the process of restoring an original classic. When not at work or in the mountains, you can typically find him spending time with his wife, Marine, and twin daughters, Scarlett and Victoria.
Hélène Champoux ’04
Hélène is an international business leader whose journey from small-town Quebec to Asia has been defined by courage, curiosity, and a sense of adventure — sometimes planned, sometimes not.
She graduated from Bishop’s University in 2004 with a B.B.A., concentration Finance. She landed her first job at Hydro-Québec one semester before completing her degree, after a chance encounter in Paris with the man who would become her future boss. He offered her a position on his team after watching her argue passionately with an airline agent over a last-minute flight home. At Hydro-Québec, she built a 12-year career managing the heritage pool, investor relations, and major commercial agreements.
Life then took a turn and brought her to China, where she worked on the international commodity trading desk of a sales office for Aluminum Corporation of China, an experience she jokingly calls “an executive M.B.A. on steroids.” It was intense, unpredictable, and deeply eye-opening, the kind of education that only real life delivers.
Then came another leap of faith, to Singapore, where she traded the security of corporate life for the uncertainty of entrepreneurship. There, she helped build Galen Growth into a leading global HealthTech market-intelligence company.
Today, Hélène has come full circle, back in the energy sector, working with the Government of Québec in Singapore. She supports Québec companies in cleantech and sustainability as they expand across Southeast Asia. For her, this work feels like closing the loop, giving back to her home province while helping shape a more sustainable global future.
Trevor Golding ’08
Trevor Golding is an entrepreneur and innovator in Canada’s ag-tech sector, dedicated to advancing sustainable plant production and the future of controlled environment agriculture. After graduating from Bishop’s University in 2008 with a B.B.A. in Finance and Economics, Trevor started his career in business development before deciding to venture out on his own in 2017. Combining his passion for business and technology, he founded Gold Leaf Technologies Inc., a company specializing in horticultural lighting and environmental optimization systems for commercial growers. Building on that success, he launched FutureProp, a venture focused on revolutionizing plant propagation through science-driven methods and partnerships across North America.
With nearly a decade of experience bridging the gap between agricultural science, commercial production, and innovation strategy, Trevor has become a trusted voice in the ag-tech community. His collaborative leadership and forward-thinking approach earned him recognition as one of Greenhouse Canada’s Top 4 Under 40 in 2023, highlighting his role in helping shape the next generation of sustainable food production.
Trevor credits much of his personal and professional success to his time at Bishop’s University. It was there that he not only built a strong foundation for his career but also met his wife, Johanna ’09. Today, they are raising their family while managing two businesses together, continuing to live out the values of hard work, community, and innovation that Bishop’s helped inspire. When he is not working, Trevor channels that same passion into traveling, golfing, and tending to his garden.
Will Greaves ’06
Dr. Will Greaves was born in Ottawa and spent his formative years there and abroad in Latin America and the Caribbean, as the son of Canadian diplomats. He earned his B.A. in Political Science and International Relations from Bishop’s University in 2006, followed by an M.A. from the University of Calgary in 2009, and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto in 2016.
In 2017, he began his career as a political science professor at the University of Victoria and received tenure in 2023. An award-winning educator, researcher, and academic leader, Will has written more than 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and has three books: Canadian Ecopolitics, Breaking Through: Understanding Sovereignty and Security in the Circumpolar Arctic, and One Arctic: The Arctic Council and Circumpolar Governance. He received the University of Victoria’s Social Sciences Early Career Teaching Excellence Award in 2022 and Early Career Research Excellence Award in 2023.
Will served on the Capital Regional District Arts Advisory Council, as an executive on his strata council, and as a member of the Liberal riding association in Victoria. He was elected Member of Parliament for Victoria in April 2025 and serves on the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and the Standing Committee on National Defence.
He is grateful to live with his wife, Carolyn ’07, and their daughter in a quiet beach community on southern Vancouver Island in the traditional territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples. In his spare time, he likes to bike, cook, sauna, pet dogs, and walk in the woods.
Kathleen Heyer ’06
Kathleen graduated from Bishop’s in 2006 with a double major in Biology and English before earning her J.D. cum laude from New England Law | Boston, where she received multiple awards and was on Law Review. She began her career clerking for the Honorable Harry M. Grossman (ret.) at the Massachusetts Land Court and is now a Partner at Pierce Atwood LLP, one of New England’s leading law firms.
Kathleen is a recognized authority in real estate, land use, and renewable energy law. She advises developers, property owners, and companies on complex, high-profile matters involving solar, BESS, housing development, and property rights litigation. She has been quoted in national news outlets and has been a speaker at national conferences on housing production and land use policy.
In 2023, Kathleen helped establish the Land Court’s first-ever tax lien foreclosure pro bono program, which provides critical representation to homeowners at risk of losing their homes, and continues to work with this initiative.
Active in the legal community, Kathleen serves on the board of the Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association, is a member of the prestigious Abstract Club, teaches courses in land use and development, has authored influential amicus briefs before Massachusetts’ highest courts, and advocates for housing policy reform and property rights protections.
Outside of work, Kathleen serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem, and, with her husband, David Moon ’06, is transforming their property into a native plant and wildlife sanctuary.
Étienne Mérineau ’10
Étienne Mérineau graduated from Bishop’s University in 2010 with a B.B.A., Concentration in Business and Marketing, and later received a Certificate in Disciplined Entrepreneurship from MIT.
He is an award-winning entrepreneur, writer, and investor. He is the Founder and General Partner of Telegraph Ventures, a $40M venture capital fund based in Montreal, focused on early-stage AI-driven startups. Prior to launching his VC firm in 2024, Étienne co-founded Heyday, a leading conversational AI startup acquired by Hootsuite for $60M in 2021.
As an angel investor, Étienne has invested in a variety of early-stage and late-stage companies including OpenAI (the creator of ChatGPT) and Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX.
A published author, AI thought leader, and speaker featured in over 100 publications internationally — including Forbes, TechCrunch, Business Insider, The Washington Post, Vogue Business, and The Wall Street Journal — Étienne made the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2018 (Marketing & Technology). Throughout his career, his work has been recognized with more than 65 awards internationally.
Étienne is a judge for the Webby Awards (“dubbed the Oscars of the Web”), as well as an Associate Member of the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences in New York.
Outside of his professional life, Étienne loves to spend time with his wife and daughter, travel the world, read, write, play tennis and hockey, listen to music (reflecting his time as a DJ at The Gait), follow geopolitical news, and mentor young entrepreneurs.
Danielle Morissette ’13
Danielle graduated with a B.A. from Bishop’s University with a major in Psychology and a minor in Criminology.
Building on this foundation, she pursued further studies to deepen her expertise and broaden her impact on justice, equity, and community well-being. She earned an Undergraduate Certificate in Addictions at Université de Montréal and a Graduate Diploma in Public Administrations at McGill. She is currently completing a Cumulative Master’s Degree in Mental Health from Université TÉLUQ.
Danielle has lived in Nunavut for 10 years, where she has focused on developing strong relationships with Inuit communities and celebrating Indigenous culture. As the Corrections Training and Development Manager for the Government of Nunavut, Department of Justice, Corrections Division, she develops training programs and policies to better serve both Inuit inmates and the colleagues who support them.
Danielle has established case management foundations for the Adult Men’s and Women’s Territorial Correctional Centres in Nunavut, strengthening rehabilitation and reintegration practices. She has helped develop and deliver correctional officer training across Nunavut, embedding Inuit societal values and knowledge, prioritizing Inuit recruitment, and increasing workforce representation.
She has volunteered as a Wellness Coordinator for the Corrections Division and as Team Commander for the Correctional Emergency Response Team, ensuring staff safety while responding to crises in ways that respect cultural traditions, human dignity, and the empathetic care of inmates.
Danielle has a deep appreciation for the land, language, wildlife, and traditional beliefs of the Inuit and enjoys activities such as berry-picking, quadding, hiking, fishing, and bonfires.
Sonja Solomun ’09
Born in the former Yugoslavia and raised in Canada from the age of nine, Sonja has built a distinguished career at the intersection of technology and democracy. She obtained her B.A with an Honours in Sociology, and a double minor in English and Psychology from Bishop’s University in 2009. She went on to complete graduate studies at Queen’s University (M.A.) and McGill, where her doctoral research focused on the governance of digital technologies and their social and environmental impacts.
Today, Sonja is an Assistant Research Professor at the Max Bell School of Public Policy and Deputy Director of the Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy at McGill. Her work examines digital policy and the environmental implications of AI and digital platforms.
Sonja is a Fellow at the Center for Democracy & Technology in Washington, D.C and an Affiliate at Data & Society. In 2023, she was appointed as the only Canadian representative of the Observatory on Information and Democracy. She is a Scholar at the Climate Social Science Network at Brown University, and a founding member of the Platform Governance Research Network.
Sonja proudly helped shape Canada’s federal digital policy on platforms and AI. She has advised both Canadian and international governments on digital policy, AI and information integrity.
Her research has been featured in BBC News, MIT Technology Review, Vice, The Globe & Mail, CTV News, and elsewhere. Above all, Sonja’s most meaningful inspiration comes from her son, Luka, who fuels her commitment to building a more sustainable future.
Philippe Vennes ’11
Philippe is a business leader and entrepreneur from Quebec City. After graduating with distinction from Bishop’s in 2011 with a B.B.A. in Finance and Economics, Vennes was selected as one of only 36 students chosen from over 1,000 applicants for The Next 36, Canada’s premier entrepreneurship program. Though he initially aspired to a Wall Street career, this experience inspired him to chart his own entrepreneurial path in Quebec.
In late 2011, Vennes joined his family’s company, FLB Solutions Alimentaires – a Quebec City-based food distributor his grandfather founded. He modernized systems and expanded the business, and by 2016, at age 28, he became President, guiding the company to over 50% growth within four years. Under his leadership, FLB broadened its services across Quebec, diversified its client base and led the company through rapid expansion and resilient pivots.
Today, FLB is a 100-plus-person organization known for speed, reliability, and a culture that is anchored in three core values: passion, audacity, and rigor.
In a market dominated by multinational competitors, these values differentiate FLB as an agile, founder-led challenger that wins by being closer to the customer, sharper in its operations, and unafraid to try what others will not.
Philippe’s ambition is clear: triple the business over the next five years while protecting the service promise that built FLB’s reputation. He credits that goal to a great and dedicated team. His leadership focus is simple: set a bold direction, empower the experts closest to the work, measure what matters, and celebrate progress together.
James Yurichuk ’09
James obtained his B.A. from Bishop’s University in 2009 with a major in Sports Studies and minors in History, Psychology, and Environmental Studies and Geography. He was a proud member of the Gaiters Football team.
James has built a career defined by leadership on and off the field. After a successful run as a football player in the CFL, where he was part of the 2011 Grey Cup winning team, James channeled his drive into entrepreneurship. He went on to found Wuxly, a Toronto-based company specializing in engineered apparel for defense and civilian markets. His products are made in Canada and designed to perform in the harshest conditions. Wuxly is a major supplier to the Canadian Armed Forces.
James is passionate about sustainability and philanthropy. He is a former Member of the Board of Directors of Fashion Takes Action, a nonprofit advancing sustainable fashion through education, events, and advocacy. He is a Member of the Young Presidents’ Organization, a global community of young leaders committed to personal growth, peer learning, and driving impact through their high-achieving businesses.
Guided by a commitment to innovation, integrity, and community, James has led Wuxly into global markets, working on projects ranging from NATO collaborations to supporting Ukraine’s rebuilding efforts. Outside of business, James is passionate about coaching, mentorship, and using sport and entrepreneurship to build resilient communities.
Bishop’s laid the foundation for his success in sport and in life, with his greatest achievement being his role as a devoted parent to four children with his wife, Daniela.
Eligibility
All graduates of classes ten to twenty years prior to the current year, excluding current Bishop’s University employees, are eligible to participate in Top 10 After 10. Self-nominations are not permitted.
An Advisory Committee, chaired by the Principal, will manage the selection process and will consider the nominees’ achievements with respect to:
- Personal and professional achievement
- Leadership and volunteer work within their community
- Vision and values
Inductees can expect to:
- be featured prominently in Bishop’s publications, on our website and on our social media channels;
- have their photos and biographies displayed on campus;
- attend a special ceremony and celebratory meal on campus;
- share experiences and advice with current Bishop’s students;
- participate in Bishop’s activities (alumni and recruitment) in their respective cities.
Nominations for the 2027 Class of Bishop’s Top 10 After 10 are open for graduates of the classes of 2007-2017. All nominations must be received by Saturday, April 18, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST. If you have any questions, please send them to alumni@ubishops.ca.