True Confessions Speakers for 2009

 Tami Simon is the Founder of Sounds True, a multi-media publisher dedicated to disseminating spiritual wisdom. Over their 22 year history, Sounds True has produced over 600 titles, been nominated twice for the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing companies, and is North America's leading publisher of spoken-word spiritual teachings.

Grant Couch was named President and CEO of Colorado-based publisher Sounds True in May 2008 and oversees day-to-day company operations. Company founder Tami Simon continues as publisher, focussin on launching Sounds True’s new digital initiatives.

As Chief Executive Officer of Vancity, Tamara Vrooman  harnesses the strength, breadth and diversity across Vancity to encourage growth and prosperity for the greater good. As the head of Canada's largest credit union, Tamara considers her role as a continuation of her career in public service as Vancity extends its financial success to facilitate positive social and environmental change.

One additional True Confessions Speaker will be confirmed for SVI 2009.

Past SVI speakers have included:

David Berge, Underdog Ventures
Adrienne Maree Brown, The Ruckus Society
Mark Deutschmann, Village Real Estate
Amy Domini, Domini Social Investments
Mark Finser, RSF Social Finance
Margot Franssen, Body Shop Canada
Gary Hirshberg, Stonyfield Farm
Jeffrey Hollender, Seventh Generation
Valerie Hussey, Kids Can Press
Alice Klein, Now Magazine
Susan Kurz, Dr. Hauschka Skincare
David Levi, Working Opportunity Fund
Julia & Ed Levy, QLT Inc.
Alison Lawton, Mindset Media
Lisa Lorimer, Vermont Bread Company
Drummond Pike, Tides Foundation
Jonathan Poneman, Sub Pop Records
Bruce Poon Tip, G.A.P. Adventures
Russel Precious, Capers
Peter Robinson, Mountain Equipment Co-Op
Peter Roy, Whole Food Markets
Aqueela Sherills, CSDI
Greg Steltenpohl, Odwalla
Nina Utne, Utne Reader
Julius Walls, Greyston Bakery
Judy Wicks, White Dog Cafe
Bill Young, Social Capital Partners