Filomena Lofranco is an accomplished executive leader with over 25 years of experience driving organizational transformation across people management, finance, and operations. Known for her strategic foresight and operational rigour, she has successfully led enterprise-wide change initiatives, developed impactful training and onboarding programs, and championed leadership development through executive coaching and talent optimization.

With a strong foundation in labour relations and dispute resolution, including senior roles with the Ontario Public Service EU, Filomena brings deep expertise in navigating complex workplace dynamics. She is a trusted advisor in high-stakes environments, recognized for her ability to foster alignment, resolve conflict, and drive sustainable, people-centred change.

Filomena is the founder of a platform that curates high-level gatherings where leaders across sectors exchange ideas, spark innovation, and strengthen community impact. She also leads a boutique HR consulting firm that helps small businesses build strong foundations in the absence of formal HR departments. Through practical and strategic guidance, Filomena supports employers in making sound decisions, particularly before issues escalate to arbitration or legal disputes.

A dynamic public speaker and seasoned relationship builder, Filomena serves as a coach with Queen’s University’s Industrial Relations Centre (IRC) and sits on the board of the Spark Foundation. Her academic and professional credentials include an Executive Certificate in Conflict Management from the University of Windsor Law, specialized HR and Labour Relations training from Queen’s IRC, and executive education from both the Schulich School of Business and the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

Driven by a commitment to continuous growth, purpose-driven leadership, and social impact, Filomena empowers organizations and individuals to lead with clarity, compassion, and confidence in today’s evolving world.