A Selection Committee comprised of individuals with human rights experience, expertise, and knowledge will review and evaluate all nominations.
They will select the award recipients in all categories and support the promotion of the program throughout their term.
The Selection Committee members for the 2026 Daniel G. Hill Awards are:
Patricia DeGuire (Selection Committee Chair, non-voting member)
Patricia DeGuire is a Black woman who pushes boundaries to ensure access to justice, equality and equity. Before being appointed Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission in August 2021, Patricia served as a Deputy Judge with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, on various tribunals and boards, and is known as an impactful mediator. She has played a leading role in many equity organizations, particularly related to racism, in particular anti-Black racism, gender equality and equity, and the wellbeing of youths. She is a constitutional law scholar, and an avid mentor and coach for young people and adults in the legal, medical, and other professions. Patricia is the recipient of many awards for her mentorship and public service.
Brian Eyolfson
Brian Eyolfson is a part-time Commissioner with both the Ontario Human Rights Commission and the Canadian Human Rights Commission. A lawyer with deep expertise in human rights, he provides independent investigation services and has previously served as a Commissioner with the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and as a Vice‑Chair with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. He holds an LL.B. from Queen’s University, an LL.M. in administrative law from Osgoode Hall Law School, and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1994. Brian is a member of Couchiching First Nation.
Michelle Gittens
Michelle Gittens is the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Citizenship, Inclusion and Heritage Division at the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism. With over 20 years of leadership experience advancing inclusive, people‑centered service delivery, she has held senior roles across the Ontario Public Service, including Director of Corporate Services at the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and Director, Central Region at Service Ontario. She champions authentic leadership and mentors emerging leaders through the Diversity Career Champion Program.
Niki Hashie
Niki Hashie is Anishinaabe and Oji-Cree from Wasauksing First Nation and Ginoogaming First Nation (member), and belongs to the crane clan. Born and raised in Toronto, she holds an Honours B.A. and Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto. Since joining the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) in 2017, Niki has contributed to advancing major policy areas including Ending Violence Against Indigenous Women and Indigenous Justice. She currently serves as Senior Director of Programs and Policy at the OFIFC.
Stefan Enrique Joseph Kallikaden
Stefan Enrique Joseph Kallikaden is a community worker and human rights advocate whose work focuses on 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, youth empowerment, and equitable access to education. A graduate of the Community Worker Program at George Brown College, Stefan serves as the Youth & Access to Education Coordinator at the FCJ Refugee Centre. In 2024, they received the OHRC Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Award (Young Leader) for impactful advocacy shaped by lived experience as a queer newcomer, former international student, and former precarious migrant.
Patricia Kosseim
Patricia Kosseim brings extensive expertise in privacy, access to information, and data governance, gained through leadership roles in public, private, and health sectors. She previously served as senior general counsel and director general at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, and as an executive at Genome Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Patricia has taught part‑time at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law and holds degrees from McGill University and King’s College London. She is a member of both the Law Society of Ontario and the Barreau du Québec, and is fluently bilingual in English and French.
Dr. Camille Logan
Dr. Camille Logan is a distinguished educational leader with more than 30 years of experience advancing equity and systemic transformation in public education. A former Associate Director of School Improvement and Equity at the Peel District School Board, she led major reforms to dismantle system‑level barriers and foster inclusive learning environments. Dr. Logan currently serves as a Senior Lecturer and Faculty Advisor, mentoring future educators. Her leadership has been recognized by the National Harmony Award, the Ontario Supervisory Officers’ Association Distinguished Leadership Award, and her inclusion among the inaugural 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women.
Gabriel Reznick
Gabriel Reznick is a Staff Lawyer at ARCH Disability Law Centre, where he advocates for the rights of persons with disabilities through litigation and law reform. His work spans transportation, education, health law, developmental services, and federal accessibility. Gabriel has represented both individual clients and organizations before multiple courts and tribunals, advancing disability rights across Ontario and beyond.