Meet the Leadership Team
Rhiannon Rosalind
President & CEO | Jr. Economic Club Founder & President
Rhiannon is the President, CEO, and Owner of The Economic Club of Canada, Founder of The Jr. Economic Club of Canada and CEO & Co-Founder of The Global Institute for Conscious Economics (GICE). Rhiannon is redefining what it means to be a corporate leader in this country. She is passionate about highlighting the most important issues our nation is grappling with—from Truth & Reconciliation to racism and exclusion on Bay Street, Rhiannon is challenging corporate Canada to see its role in creating a more prosperous and equal future for everyone. Rhiannon has hosted countless thought leaders and changemakers at The Economic Club of Canada through the years including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Former First Lady Michelle Obama, and human rights advocate Amal Clooney. A go-to for Bay Street, tech, healthcare, domestic, and international political leaders, The Economic Club is a 21st-century public policy platform where the leaders of today and tomorrow connect.
After graduating from Ryerson University, Rhiannon joined The Economic Club of Canada in 2008 and became CEO, President, and Owner in 2011 at just 26 years old. Rhiannon has been acknowledged as one of the most accomplished influencers in Canada. She has been named one of Canada’s Change Agents by Canadian Business Magazine, one of WXN Canada’s TOP 100 Most Powerful Women in Business three times and became the youngest ever WXN “Hall of Fame” award winner in the fall of 2018.
Rhiannon has been a tireless advocate for youth, developing seven national programs under the Jr. Economic Club banner that have impacted over 50,000 young Canadians and provided over $150,000 in academic scholarships. Rhiannon may mingle and do business with the C-suite crowd, but she definitely shouldn’t be confused with the establishment. Inspired by her own lived experience with child poverty as the daughter of a single mother, Rhiannon has become a warrior for women and youth facing barriers.
Rhiannon is the proud mother of two young boys, Luke and Bennett, and enjoys exploring Toronto with them in her spare time.
Morgan Stahl
VP, Business Development & Operations
Morgan Stahl joined The Economic Club of Canada in early 2019 and currently serves as Director of Operations. In her role at The EC, Morgan oversees event execution and operations, while leading initiatives to bolster the organization’s lineup of dynamic and engaging speakers.
Morgan brings a diverse skill set in government relations to the club. Before joining The EC, Morgan worked for the provincial government in a number of different portfolios, advising Ministers primarily in operations, logistics, and stakeholder relations. Morgan has a keen interest in addressing barriers to women's full economic participation, which was the focus of her research while a student at the University of Windsor. Morgan is passionate about student entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and all things pop-culture.
Julia Metelitsa
Lead, Events & Operations
Julia Metelitsa currently serves as Lead, Events and Operations at the Economic Club of Canada. Her role involves overseeing the events team, planning, organizing and executing various EC events. Julia joined the EC as an intern in early January 2019 and upon graduating from the Special Event Management Program at George Brown College with an award in Leadership Excellence she came on board as an event coordinator. She builds long-lasting relationships with guests and clients, while providing them with memorable experiences. When not working, Julia volunteers as a counsellor in a Ukrainian scouting organization, and enjoys travel, cooking and dancing.
Nefisa Ansong
Stakeholder Relations Coordinator & Events
Nefisa currently serves as Stakeholder Relations Coordinator and Events. In her role Nefisa seeks to make and maintain connections with various entities, whether community organizations, entrepreneurs, or corporate leaders. Her aim is to create meaningful relationships and bridge the gap between corporate Canada and the community at large.
Nefisa offers experience working within various levels of government, municipal and provincial. Before joining the Economic Club, Nefisa worked for the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport and provided advisement on board appointments, as well as culture, and sport policy portfolios. Most recently Nefisa worked at Toronto Community Housing providing strategic stakeholder relations support to executive staff, City Councillors, and tenants.
Having studied Legal Studies at the University of Waterloo, Nefisa has always been a passionate advocate for social justice, mental health, and female empowerment. She fiercely believes in providing opportunities for young people and enjoys anything music or fashion.
Jacqui Playfair
Events & Creative Content Coordinator
Jacqui’s passion for cultural politics, creative arts, and empowering young people is the driving force behind her academic and professional career. After completing a BAH in English Language and Literature at Queen’s University, a MA in Cultural Analysis and Social Theory at Wilfrid Laurier, and a Music Business certificate at Humber College, Jacqui’s commitment to positive education and building meaningful relationships allowed her to carve a space for herself at the Economic Club of Canada, coordinating culture-driven events and creative content more broadly.
Jacqui’s perspective is open and optimistic; she is shaped by her travels abroad, personal + professional mentorship, and by her extensive work in hospitality and teaching. Jacqui’s interest in theories of emotion, affect, and sociocultural behaviour inspire her commitment to bridging gaps and creating connection.
In her role at the Economic Club of Canada, Jacqui works collaboratively to facilitate opportunities for leaders and entrepreneurs in music, art, and culture, prioritizing the convergence of art and business and empowering women, young leaders, and artists to participate in the conversation.
