Angela Mondou

President and CEO

Angela Mondou

President and CEO, TECHNATION

Angela joined TECHNATION in 2019 with over 25+ years of exceptional global and Canadian experience in the Technology sector, driving transformational programs in global supply chain, technology product introduction and technology business integration.

A visionary executive with a passion for leadership, Angela’s unique career path includes 10 years as a military officer specializing in global supply chain and logistics followed by 18 years in senior-level leadership roles in the Technology and Defence sectors.  Her diverse leadership experience includes Senior Business Integration and Sales & Marketing Director with BlackBerry, and as Global Program Director, Mergers & Acquisitions with Nortel Networks, where her team was responsible for delivering technology to over 127 countries.

As founder of the public-private sector “Strategic Knowledge Exchange” leadership forums, Angela seeks to drive change on a national scale and has extensive experience in developing strategic partnerships across industry sectors and around the world.

Angela is a board member of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), acting as the Regional Vice Chairman for North America and Chair of WITSA’s Global Policy Action Committee (GPAC), responsible for government policies affecting the global use of ICT.  Angela also sits on the Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) Board of Directors, an industry-led, non-profit organization leading Canada’s Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster that supports the development of world-leading advanced manufacturing capabilities in Canada. It is founded around the principle that digital transformation in advanced manufacturing will enrich the lives of Canadians. A strong proponent of the triple bottom line, and corporate governance, Angela has established and sits on corporate governance committees to support organizations in the management of their fiduciary and corporate responsibilities.

Author of the leadership best-seller Hit the Ground Leading!, and award-winning founder of her own consulting firm, Angela has delivered business growth programs and keynotes to companies and teams around the world. She has held positions as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Ivey School of Business, as EVP of Leadership with the International Women’s Forum, as an Honorary Colonel of the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace, Technology and Engineering and holds a Professional Logistics designation.

Prateek (Pratt) Sureka

Executive Vice President, Government Relations and Strategy

Prateek (Pratt) Sureka is TECHNATION’s Executive Vice President, Government Relations and Strategy.

Pratt is an accomplished Government Relations and Innovation Policy leader with over 17 years of global experience in shaping tech and innovation ecosystems. He has made significant contributions to initiatives such as the Tech Talent Strategy, Elevate IP—Canada’s most extensive IP and commercialization program, and the development of Canada’s first accelerator under the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA). Pratt’s work has significantly contributed to increasing the US-Canada bilateral policy exchange on quantum computing and cybersecurity and advancing the digital economy through innovative policy advocacy.

Pratt’s extensive experience includes roles with the European Commission, the UK, and the US governments, where he has successfully driven policy modernization and secured substantial public investments in the tech sector. Recognized with the prestigious Franklin Award by the US Department of State, Pratt is known for his ability to build and sustain high-level stakeholder relationships.

Denise Shortt

Senior Vice President, Industry Development and DEI

Denise Shortt is an internationally respected writer, researcher and speaker specializing in information technology, gender issues, entrepreneurship and innovation. Denise co-authored Technology with Curves: Women Reshaping the Digital Landscape (HarperCollins, 2000) and Innovation Nation: Canadian Leadership from Java to Jurassic Park (Wiley & Sons, 2002).

Denise is also a former faculty member of Ryerson University’s School of Information Technology Management and helped to found Ryerson’s Diversity Institute which specializes in gender research. She also founded SwingThink, a marketing and communications company focused on online community building, social media and gender research. Denise was co-founder and President of Wired Woman Toronto (launched in 1996) and currently sits on the Board of Directors for Women in Communications and Technology (WCT). She has a Masters in Technology from Harvard University and studied gender and technology at MIT. Denise was recently awarded a CWC Leadership Award for her life-time of work as a champion for the advancement of women.

Elaine Huesing

Executive Director, Health

As the lead for Health (formerly ITAC Health), Elaine helps members navigate the ICT challenges and opportunities of the health sector both nationally and globally. Having been a part of the founding team for CHITTA, now known as TECHNATION’s Health Division, the Alberta Network for Health Information exchange (ANHIX) and the Canadian Health Informatics Awards (CHIA) Gala which celebrate the innovations in the Canadian healthcare sector, she brings over 30 years of experience to the health Members. Elaine is the Editor and Publisher of HIM&CC, the official journal of TECHNATION’S Health programming and Digital Health Canada and the CEO for IMIA, The International Medical Informatics Association.

Sandi Campbell

Executive Director, Future Workforce Development Operations

As Executive Director of the Future Workforce Development (FWD) division, Sandi leads the delivery of programming that addresses the needs of Canada’s tech talent pipeline, through funding initiatives from the federal government.

Leveraging 25 years of program management and team leadership experience, Sandi provides ongoing oversight of TECHNATION programs and initiatives, while leading a team of over 20 individuals.  Her insight and expertise empower her team to offer greater opportunities to Canadians through focused, industry-leading programs, that benefit industry, government, and academia alike.

Since starting with TECHNATION, Sandi and her team have launched industry-leading programs and initiatives, including CareerFinder, Career Ready Program, Municipal Cyber Best Practices and more.

Her experience includes working for tier-one financial institutions, not-for-profit and public sector enterprises. Sandi is a Certified Project Manager, and holds a BA Certification through IIBA, a Certification of Telecommunications Management through Ryerson University, as well as Diploma in Fashion through Centennial College.

Brett Hotas

Executive Director, Future Workforce Development Strategy

Brett is a nationally recognized leader in future workforce development, known for designing bold, equity-centered programs that bridge the gap between education and employment. As Executive Director of Future Workforce Development Strategy at TECHNATION, he has led some of Canada’s most innovative Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and experiential programs, securing over $250M in public funding to support the success of tens of thousands of students and employers nationwide.

With over 15 years of cross-sector experience, Brett works at the intersection of policy, technology, education, and economic development. He has built scalable WIL ecosystems in collaboration with government, industry, and academia, launched one of Canada’s largest cybersecurity ‘Future Talent’ challenges, and designed more than 100 skills and entrepreneurship workshops to bridge entry-level skill gaps.

A recognized advocate for inclusive innovation, Brett draws on a background in HR and DEI – and lived experience as someone of Métis and European ancestry – to increase Indigenous and under-represented student participation in Canada’s tech workforce. His work directly supports the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and strengthens pathways for equity-deserving communities in digital careers.

Brett’s work is driven by a belief that inclusive systems don’t just happen – they’re designed. With every initiative, he seeks to shift the structures that limit access, and build future-ready pathways for talent that reflect the full diversity of Canada.