THE Team

Joanne is a seasoned Capital Markets and Communications executive with over 25 years of dedicated experience. She is the Principal and Founder of IR.INC, Capital Markets Advisory, VID Media Incorporated and THE Mining Investment Event of the North. She began her career in the fledgling investor relations industry in 1987 with Barrick Gold, where she helped develop its early IR and marketing programs. Since then, she has worked in the natural resources sector and managed the investor relations, corporate affairs and communications programs for a number of publicly traded companies, including J.P. Morgan & Co. (Canada), Canadian Tire Corporation, and Meridian Credit Union. Ms. Jobin has held senior IRO positions in several companies, including IAMGOLD, Yamana Gold, Noront Resources, Excellon Resources, Schwazze, and Jaguar Mining.

IR.INC is an Advisory firm dedicated to providing capital markets and IR advice to select natural resource and financial industry clients. VID Media is focused on providing companies with an unparalleled direct investor experience through its unique flagship products including VID Town Hall Forums. THE Mining Investment Event of the North is Canada’s only Tier 1 Mining Investment Conference, held annually in Quebec City, hosting 800+ participants including issuers, investors, financial institutions, sponsors and governments of all levels.

Sydney is the Manager, Production Services at IR INC and VID Media, where she oversees production operations and leads the social media team for THE Mining Investment Event. With a background in media, communications, and public affairs, Sydney brings a detail-oriented and creative approach to every project she manages.

A graduate of the University of Western Ontario (BA, Political Science and Media Information, 2024), Sydney is currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Government Relations at Seneca Polytechnic. Alongside her professional work, she is actively involved in public service—volunteering with her local MPP’s office and serving as an administrative assistant to the executive team at the Caledonia Royal Canadian Legion, where she supports the 2025 Poppy Campaign.

Driven by a passion for communications, production, and civic engagement, Sydney continues to build her career at the intersection of media, policy, and public impact.

Jackie Fitos is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in direct sales and client service relationships. Jackie has excelled in her various job roles as supervisor and liaison, bridging the gap between her former companies, clients, and employees. Jackie has identified her commitment to excellence, strong communication skills, and dedication to ensuring client satisfaction as her most valuable assets in her current work with THE Event.

Heather Schidlowsky is an avid and well-respected freelance Event Planner and Consultant based in Montreal, Quebec.

With formal training in Tourism, Hospitality and Hotel Management, her notable career spans over 2 decades, the core of which has been spent

as VP of Operations and Senior Program Manager with several of the city’s most prominent Destination Management companies.

Managing corporate and incentive programs helped to hone her organizational skills and acquire valuable experience along with an important

network of event partners and industry contacts. Known for her ability to listen and understand event goals, for her artistic eye, attention to

detail and strong work ethic, Heather has curated award-winning events and custom high-end incentive programs, always with a care for the

‘little things’

, and those special touches that captivate, inspire and engage.

When not having fun dreaming up creative themed events or conceiving ‘perfect fit’ teambuilding activities, or coordinating conference logistics,

this passionate planner also enjoys taking a bite out of life, particularly with music, food, and travel!