Cambridge Forum on Canadian Cyber Security

As Senior Director, Judith supports the Catalyst team in delivering exceptional programming, seizing partnership and growth opportunities, and scaling operations while maintaining its exceptional culture. Prior to joining the Catalyst, Judith founded a policy consulting firm, providing policy, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement advice to private, public and not-for-public firms operating in the cybersecurity, fintech, talent development, and environmental sectors. Prior to starting her own firm, Judith spent over a decade as a policy leader in economic development and small business support portfolios with the Government of Ontario, including as the director of policy to the Minister of Economic Development and Growth.

Chris Lynam is currently the Director General of the National Cybercrime Coordination Unit and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre within the RCMP. He led extensive work and consultations with other government departments, law enforcement partners across Canada and the private sector to conceptualize and design a national cybercrime coordination mechanism for Canada. He previously worked for Public Safety Canada and within the Security and Intelligence Secretariat of the Privy Council Office where he was part of the team that supported the National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister. Outside the RCMP, he is a member of the Army Reserve and previously served as the Lieutenant-Colonel Commanding of the Governor General’s Foot Guards, an Infantry Regiment based in Ottawa.

Kelly McGuinness is CFC’s Cyber, Tech, and PL Development Leader for Canada, bringing over a decade of insurance experience from claims adjudication to underwriting and business development. With a BA in Politics and English and an MA in Criminology from University College Cork, Ireland, Kelly combines analytical rigor with a deep focus on new and evolving risks. Known for her strategic insights, she’s passionate about supporting clients in navigating Canada’s fast-changing risk landscape.

Brenna joins Cambridge Forums with 20 years of experience in events, fundraising, and development. She has spent most of her career in the music industry, working for the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, overseeing the planning of high-profile events like the JUNO awards. Most recently, she launched a successful national advocacy campaign for the live music sector resulting in significant relief funding from the federal government. 

Her early career involved raising funds and executing events for non-profit organizations and foundations, including the University of Toronto and the Ireland Fund of Canada. Brenna looks forward to her role as Forum Director to blend her experience and passion for bringing people together and fostering meaningful connections. 

She is a mother of two, a fitness enthusiast, and is best known for her sense of humour.