Bruce Lilly

Speaker's bio

Bruce was raised in Saskatoon, SK, and took part in Ukrainian immersion school and dancing, growing up attending Folk Festivals and the Vesna festival. In 2008 he moved to Newfoundland and Labrador, where he and his wife enjoy hiking and raising their two daughters. Bruce serves as Executive Director of the Ukrainian National Federation of Canada – Avalon Branch, where he leads a team dedicated to providing programs in cultural integration, education, employment, entrepreneurship, and community development. He is co-founder of Killick Insights, a consulting firm advising nonprofits, SMEs, governments, and social enterprises on strategy, governance, and innovation. Bruce has also worked with several SME corporations in managing R&D projects resulting in novel developments in commercialized intellectual property. He serves as founding president for several nonprofits including the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Newfoundland and Labrador Branch, chairs the board of New Pathway – Ukrainian News, and is an active volunteer in his community.