Canadian Armed Forces Systemic Racism Class Action Coordinating Committee

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Austin Douglas, MSM, MBA, is a Canadian Armed Forces veteran with deployments in Afghanistan and the Balkans. He currently serves as Director of Government Relations and Growth at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, where he supports major Canadian Army programs and helps strengthen the company’s key strategic partnerships across the defence sector.

Major Stéphana Demers, originally from Haiti, joined the Primary Reserve in 2000 and transferred to the Regular Force in 2017. A finance officer who has held key appointments, she currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff, Chief Joint Capability Integration, and remains actively engaged in her community.

Jason (Jay) Henry’s experience aligns directly with the committee’s focus on systemic racism and relief measures. He brings practical insight into how systemic barriers manifest in large institutions and the policy levers required to address them. His background supports the development of actionable recommendations that emphasize accountability, inclusivity, and measurable outcomes.

Beverly Ng-See-Quan was born in Georgetown, Guyana, grew up in Toronto, and now resides in Ottawa. She is a Financial Services Administrator with the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment and deployed on HMCS Toronto for Op Reassurance in 2020, bringing dedication, experience, and professionalism to her role. Beverly pursued her education as a Correctional Worker, building a strong foundation in rehabilitation, social justice, and compassionate support for individuals navigating difficult circumstances.

Captain Ram Sharma is a Canadian Armed Forces Signals Officer who currently serves as Canadian Armed Forces Recruitment Centre (CFRC) Edmonton Detachment Commander. His previous roles include Adjutant and Operations/Training Officer at 41 Signals Regiment, and Deputy Operations and Training Officer at 76 Communication Regiment, where he supported national-level communications capabilities and training for more than 400 personnel. He holds a mathematics degree from the University of Alberta.

Lieutenant-Commander Nathaniel Sukhdeo is a Naval Warfare Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy, serving in the Naval Reserves at HMCS Malahat in Victoria, British Columbia. He is an Honorary Aide-de-Camp to the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, and in his civilian life, is a practicing lawyer. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Law at the University of Victoria with a research focus on digital security and democratic resilience.

Tara Thomas is a Canadian Armed Forces professional whose career spans aviation, naval operations, and military imaging, reflecting over a decade of service across multiple environments. She joined the CAF in 2015 as a steward, serving as the Commanding Officer’s Steward aboard HMCS Calgary and later as a Flight Steward Trainer with 437 Squadron. Following the closure of the Steward occupation, she completed a compulsory occupational transfer to Imagery Technician. She is currently posted to Canadian Forces Support Group and is tasked to the Canadian Forces Training Development Centre in Borden, Ontario, where she instructs on the Imagery Technician Private Ranking Qualification course.

Major Kevin Vieneer has been a Cadet Instructor Cadre Officer for over 27 years. He is a member representing visible minorities for the National Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group with the Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers Support Group under the Vice Chief of Defence Staff. He has also served on several municipal anti-racism taskforces and team resource groups in private industry for over 15 years.