Our Associates
Shaun Hopkins
Shaun Hopkins.

Shaun Hopkins has 20 years of experience as a project leader, manager and senior executive. He has held progressively senior positions in the fields of banking, non-profit, and human resource development.

Shaun has combined his achievements in management and leadership with his love for training and education. He has conducted over 800 workshops in Canada, USA, Europe, and the Middle East. As the President of Shaun Hopkins Seminars, Shaun is committed to providing his clients with practical skills to help them increase their personal and professional effectiveness.

Shaun has earned academic qualifications from Queen’s University and the Université de Paris-Sorbonne, as well as a Diploma in Training and Development. His program design expertise has resulted in two awards from the Canadian Society for Training and Development which recognize his contributions to the field of adult learning.
Gino Ferrin
Gino Ferrin

Gino Ferrin has over 15 years experience as a learning and development specialist, manager, and senior consultant. He has held progressively senior positions within the telecom and human resource development fields.

Gino's leadership within the training industry and his community allows him to fulfill his passion of enabling people and organizations. He has conducted over 1000 workshops in Canada and the USA for clients from all industry types. As a Senior Consultant with Shaun Hopkins Seminars, Gino is responsible for the custom design and delivery of leadership and business skills courses.

As a high performing athlete, Gino attended the University of Maryland, where he was a prominent member of the varsity soccer team. He speaks fluent Italian and coaches a local elite youth soccer team. He also serves as a member of his community school council.

Gino is a member of the Canadian Society for Training and Development, as well as a proud former member of its editorial board. His professionalism, industry knowledge and advanced communication skills helps create long-lasting relationships and exemplary results with his clients.