Over three decades as a recognised leader, Tracey has led two multinational companies to the top of the IT services industry. Upon retirement, Tracey obtained a Master of Economic Development and Innovation from the University of Waterloo, where she received the Economic Development Award and the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development Award of Excellence and Merit.

Tracey serves on the Board of Governors at Acadia University and was inducted into their Sports Hall of Fame in 2019.

She is bilingual (English and French), has functional capabilities in Spanish, and has lived and worked in various parts of the world, including Asia, the UK, Europe, and various parts of the US and South America.

Liam graduated with his Bachelor of Applied Science in 2019 from Acadia University, obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) in 2022 from Dalhousie University, was named one of the Top 10 Innovators in Canada for the Class of 2022 and received AGE-WELL’s Emerging Entrepreneur Award.

He was also an Academic All-Canadian and received the prestigious Dr. Randy Gregg award for outstanding academic, athletic, and community service performance as the top student athlete in Canada in 2020.

Liam is an elite athlete, having captained the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey league, captained the nationally ranked varsity hockey team at Acadia University, and captained Team Canada at the world university championships in 2019, bringing home the bronze medal. Liam continues his association with hockey as a referee in the National Hockey League (NHL).

Gary obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Dalhousie University in 1979, where he was class Valedictorian and Student Union Operations Director. He completed medical school in 1983 followed by an Orthopaedic Surgery residency in 1988, also at Dalhousie.

Gary then spent a year at the University of California, San Diego as a fellow in Hand and Microsurgery. Subsequently he has held faculty positions at Dalhousie University, Loma Linda University and since 1997, Emory University in Atlanta where he was also the Orthopedic  Residency Program Director for eight years. He retired from faculty in 2018 to pursue other interests and retains Emeritus status at Emory University.

Dr. McGillivary has numerous scientific presentations, peer reviewed publications and textbook chapters to his credit.

Suling graduated from Dalhousie University’s School of Occupational Therapy in 2003, where she was also a member of Dalhousie’s national women’s soccer championship team in 1999 and their 1998 bronze medal team.

She has spent two decades working with interdisciplinary teams across a realm of health care settings. She has spent much of her career working with older adults and Veterans and has specialized training in falls prevention and post-fall interventions.

She received her Behaviour Change Competency Peer Lead Training and Certification from the Nova Scotia Health Authority Behaviour Change Institute in 2019, and has served in supervisory roles to Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistants and as a Clinical Preceptor to Master-level Occupational Therapy students.

François is a senior executive with extensive experience in finance, corporate services, risk management, M&A, operations and management consulting in a variety of industries in the public and private sectors. He has been a public company CFO, and a senior leader with multinational corporations and the Canadian Public Service. François is a seasoned change agent experienced in helping organizations successfully navigate start-up, high growth, transformation, going public, divestiture, post-acquisition integration and turnaround scenarios.

François graduated from the University of Ottawa with a B. Comm (Honours) degree and obtained his Chartered Accountancy designation while working with PwC.

François has worked and lived in the US and the UK and is perfectly fluent in French and English.

Having held multiple Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs positions, Vera has extensive experience in quality assurance in a regulated environment and has a solid understanding of regulatory requirements for medical devices. She has decades of experience in research and development, manufacturing, quality assurance including quality control, and regulatory affairs.

Vera has assisted companies in bringing products to the market in Canada, the US, and Europe.

She is a trained ISO 13485 and MDSAP auditor and is able to identify any gaps in regulatory requirements and is also certified as a clinical research investigator.

With degrees in both Engineering and Architecture, Ben Alexander has built his career at the intersection of design, technology, and human experience.

After practicing residential architecture for nine years, Ben transitioned into project management, leading complex, high-risk development projects on behalf of institutional clients and private investors. His work provided firsthand insight into the challenges of creating environments that are both functional and responsive to the needs of the people who use them.

As Director, Account Management at Axtion Independence Mobility, Ben works with healthcare providers, clinicians, care organizations, and mobility partners to support the adoption of the RAYMEX® Lift across home care, assisted living, and healthcare settings. His unique background in engineering, architecture, and project delivery allows him to bridge the gap between innovative mobility solutions and the practical realities of caregiving.

Based in Québec, Ben is bilingual in English and French and is passionate about helping people age in place safely, with dignity and independence, while reducing physical strain on those who provide care.

Meg completed her Bachelor of Applied Science in Biomechanical Engineering at Queen’s University in 2021, before earning her Master of Science in Rehabilitation Research from Dalhousie University in 2025. Her graduate work focused on physical function and pain in knee osteoarthritis, to better understand how musculoskeletal conditions can impact mobility and daily living.

In her professional life, Meg has worked in orthopaedic surgery research, designing and implementing clinical studies focused on walking mechanics, physical function, and post-operative rehabilitation. She has co-authored more than a dozen academic publications and remains actively engaged in biomedical research.

Outside of work, Meg is a lifelong athlete. She competed in varsity rugby at Queen’s University and continues to play competitive hockey as a defenseman in the Nova Scotia Women’s Hockey League. She is also an active runner, cyclist, and swimmer, and is passionate about developing technologies that support movement, independence, and quality of life.

Darien Reynolds brings the discipline, focus, and consistency of a high-performance athlete to his role at Axtion Independence Mobility. A former Major Junior hockey player in the QMJHL, and now a leader with the Amherst Ramblers Junior A hockey club, Darien is in his final year of competitive Junior A hockey and plans to continue playing at the university level while pursuing a career in physiotherapy. His elite athletic background has shaped the habits that define his professional work: precision, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to doing things the right way.

As Quality Control and Logistics Specialist, Darien ensures every RAYMEX® Lift meets Axtion’s high standards for safety, reliability, and readiness before reaching clinicians, care organizations, and mobility partners worldwide. His blend of technical aptitude, operational discipline, and commitment to quality makes him an essential contributor to Axtion’s mission of supporting independence for older adults while reducing physical strain on caregivers.