About us
Vectors Institute
Vectors Institute is a social enterprise and offers entry-level, medium level and executive-level professional development certified training programs for the nonprofit sector.
The certificate programs' curriculum and the courses are being developed under the supervision of university professors and nonprofit sector leaders with field experience.
The nonprofit sector is the biggest labour market in Canada and because of the high turnover rates, there is always a need for skilled people. Our objective is to train individuals and help them find jobs in partnering nonprofit organizations. We will also assist existing nonprofit employees with career development.
Our Mission
Empowering Nonprofits for Positive Change
Our mission is to empower governments, nonprofits and businesses by providing comprehensive and impactful training solutions that enhance the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of their staff. We are committed to equipping professionals with the tools they need to drive positive change, create sustainable impact, and strengthen their communities.
Our Vision
Catalyzing Transformative Organizations
Our vision is to be the premier institution that transforms organizations into highly effective agents of change. We envision a future where staff members are well-trained, innovative, and empowered to address pressing social challenges. Through our training programs, we aspire to catalyze a ripple effect of positive transformation, fostering a world where organizations play a pivotal role in creating a better, more just, and inclusive society.
Our Programs
Check out the courses you can take at Vectors Institute.
Certificate Programs Training Programs Courses (Professional Development) Financial Services
Kassondra Walters
Executive Director
Kassondra Walters brings over 25 years of leadership experience across diverse industries, including environmental engineering, information technology (IT), software development, staffing and recruitment, real estate, and non-profit sectors. Her career has been defined by an unwavering commitment to innovation, collaboration, and community impact.
Born and raised in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Kassondra is an Indigenous Hodinohsho:ni woman of mixed Indigenous and European heritage. She is Oneida and a proud member of Six Nations of the Grand River. Kassondra embodies the values of trust, respect, openness, compassion, and consistency, which guide her professional and personal endeavors.
A mature student, Kassondra earned an Advanced Diploma in International Business from Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), reflecting her lifelong dedication to continuous learning and professional growth. Her academic and practical expertise have enabled her to navigate complex challenges and deliver transformative results for organizations of all sizes.
Kassondra is deeply committed to philanthropy and reciprocity, dedicating her energy and expertise to empowering women, youth, and Indigenous communities through economic empowerment and capacity building. As a dynamic strategic leader and community champion, she has been recognized for her ability to unite diverse stakeholders, foster meaningful partnerships, and drive sustainable growth in the communities she serves.
As Executive Director, Kassondra leads with a vision of fostering stronger, more resilient communities through strategic collaboration, innovation, and inclusive economic development. Her ability to bridge the worlds of business and community has established her as a trusted leader and advocate.
For opportunities to collaborate or to learn more, Kassondra Walters welcomes the chance to connect.
Meet our team
Dedicated educators driving our success
Daniel O. Livvarcin
Nonprofit Management Consultant
Dr. Daniel O. Livvarcin is the co-author of Risk Management for Nonprofit Organizations, a management consultant, a part-time professor at the University of Ottawa and a researcher at the Nonprofit Management Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. and two master's degrees in Management and Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.
Ed Bernacki
Innovation Trainer
Ed Bernacki is a highly experienced workshop and conference presenter. He started his career working with a non-profit association and expanded his focus to management, innovation and creativity content creation and presentations internationally.
Brenda Norman
Nonprofit Sector Consultant
Rick Nason
Associate Professor of Finance
Associate Professor of Finance.
Mercedes Zanon
Senior Consultant
Senior Consultant.
Donna Lea Bowman
Business Strategist
Business Strategist.
Karen Hanna Nesrallah
Public Relation Expert
Business savvy professional with an entrepreneurial spirit. Engaging spokesperson; a sincere advocate with an innate aptitude for bridging cultures, attracting donors, motivating employees and volunteers, and influencing stakeholders.
Josiane-Gomez
CPA, CGA, MBA
Hi there. I'm Josiane. I am an accountant by trade, a CPA, CGA, and a seasoned CFO. My true passion is helping small business owners and leaders understand their numbers so they can make better decisions and grow their business.
Dr. Michael Miles
Retired Faculty Member
Michael Miles is a retired Faculty member of the University of Ottawa’s Telfer School of Management where he taught organization change, corporate governance & ethics and organization redesign. He has worked for over 30 years providing consulting advice related to high performance to Canadian corporations in the banking, petroleum, telecommunications, and high-tech sectors. In addition to his Canadian experience he has lived and worked extensively in Asia (Thailand, China, and Malaysia) and Europe (Romania and France). He has also been active as a Board member for a number of non-profit Boards and advises them on best practices..
King Wale AdeSanya
Chairman at Humani Corporation
King Wale AdeSanya is the President of ADE Financial Group and one of the Founders of the Nigerian and Canadian Business Network. As an Investment and Insurance Consultant, he has attracted millions of dollars worth of investments to Nigeria and continues to work on building a stronger Bi-Lateral relationship between Nigeria and Canada. Mr AdeSanya is a well respected and influential personnel in the Nigerian and Canadian Business Community and with the Government policy makers..
Alexandr Thoric
Leadership Coach
Alexandr Thoric is a former military officer with 20 years of service in various command and executive positions in various branches of the military. He completed his military career as a senior lecturer at the Military Academy.
Amit Dubey
Marketing and Communication Trainer
Amit Dubey, with ten years of experience in customer relationship management, sales, marketing, communication, and business development, serves as the Marketing and Communication Trainer at Vectors Institute. Vectors Institute is a social enterprise dedicated to providing certified training programs for the nonprofit sector, ranging from entry-level to executive-level positions.
Emmanuel Roberto Goffi
PhD (Political Science)
Consultant and Speaker in Ethics
Emmanuel Roberto Goffi (born December 10, 1971) is a philosopher of technologies and more specifically an Artificial intelligence ethicist. He has served in the French Air Force during 27 years. He is the co-founder and co-director of the Global AI Ethics Institute in Paris. He is also an instructor and research associate with the Frankfurt Big Data Lab at the Goethe University Frankfurt in Germany and a Research Fellow with the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada. After having worked on military ethics, and more precisely on ethics applied to Lethal autonomous weapon, his focus has turned to ethics applied to Artificial intelligence.