Anna Iati, 30, is a small business adviser with The Business Centre Nipissing Parry Sound Inc. She worked as an operations co-ordinator with Minacs Worldwide in Oshawa for seven years before returning home. She is a director on the North Bay chamber of commerce and coaches girl's youth soccer.

Q: What is your greatest accomplishment?
A: My biggest accomplishment was moving back to North Bay (from Oshawa) and completing my postsecondary education at Canadore College.

Q: Who is your most valued mentor?
A: Professionally, in my role at The Business Centre, I have been fortunate to learn from many key leaders within our community. Whether these leaders have been clients I've helped or key leaders in our community, the passion and dedication they have to make North Bay an amazing place to live and work are truly inspiring. Personally, my greatest mentors have been my parents.

Q: What do you love most about North Bay
      and area ?
A: The history of this wonderful city we live in is so rich and charming. We're a city that lives between two beautiful lakes, that is very multicultural, and most importantly, I'd have to say it's the North Bay people who have made our community a wonderful place to live and work.

Q: What else would you like to accomplish?
A: In my job I want to continue to provide clients with the best possible service to help them to achieve their business professional goals. My long-term goals are to live life to the fullest, upgrade my education, and continue learning from my career.