Peter Hawkins is a volunteer mentor and champion of newcomers, new graduates, women, entrepreneurs, and people re-entering the workforce. He is a TAP advisor for Global Affairs – International Trade and he often speaks at Schulich, Ryerson’s Ted Rogers School, Centennial College, Sheridan College, Lambton College, Mohawk College and various Chambers of Commerce and associations. He is the co-owner of MELLOHAWK Logistics, an international certified diverse freight forwarder specializing in Brazil and the Americas, with offices in Canada, the US and Brazil and sixty-five global partners. Peter was named Mississauga Board of Trade’s Businessperson of the Year and has been awarded the Access Employment Walk of Fame Award and the CGLCC Exporter of the Year. MELLOHAWK Logistics was awarded Xpert Logistics Global Service Provider of the Year and MELLOHAWK Logistics staff have twice been named Canadian Young Freight Forwarder of the Year (CIFFA). Peter is co-chair of the Brazil Canada Chamber of Commerce (BCCC), and he is Chair of the Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) for the International Business Program for Sheridan College.