Brenda Spotton Visano
University Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies · York University
Spotton Visano engages a variety of research methods to examine ways to improve access to basic financial services for low income Canadians.
Financial Literacy Economic Literacy Social Justice Financial Education Community Outreach
Jessica Shaw
Assistant Professor · University of Calgary
Intersectional feminist professor & social worker. Researches: medical assistance in dying (MAiD); pregnancy, birth, & abortion experiences.
Medical Aid in Dying Abortion Social Justice Feminism Social Work
Jean Polfus
Postdoctoral Fellow · University of Manitoba
Liber Ero Postdoctoral Fellow working on caribou conservation in the NWT using non-invasive methods, traditional knowledge & sciart.
Ecology Ecology - Animal Movement and Space Use Conservation Biology Conservation Genetics Environmental Science
Lynn Gehl
Indigenous/Indigenist Cultural Critic, Writer, Author · Independent
Indigenist Cultural Critic
Sex-Discrimination in the Indian Act Treaty and Land Claims Process Indigenous Knowledge Algonquin Anishinaabeg Indigenous Affairs
Jocelyn Thorpe
Associate Professor, Women's and Gender Studies Program · University of Manitoba
Professor Thorpe explores the history and legacies of colonialism in the Canadian context
Critical Race Theory Feminism Environmental Studies Colonialism Social Inequality
Mark Miller
Professor of History · Southern Utah University
Specializing in Native American identity and citizenship, wars of independence, and the economic history of the American midwest
Mormon Plural Marriage U.S. Mexico Borderlands American West Environmental History American Indians
Pedro Antunes
Director, National and Provincial Forecast · The Conference Board of Canada
Bridging the divides! Bringing a wholistic perspective to national and provincial economic relations is the CBoC's forecaster & spokesperson
Fiscal Sustainability of Health Care Productivity Analysis Economic Growth & Development
Ellen Woodsworth
Chairperson · Women Transforming Cities International Society
Ellen Woodsworth is an international speaker and urban consultant on gender and intersectional planning
Women Public Speaking Gender Intersectional Planning Cities
Bryan E. Penprase, PhD
Dean · Soka University
Professor Penprase is Dean of Faculty and Professor of Science.
Quasar Absorption Line Spectroscopy Archaeoastronomy Observational Astrophysics Astrophysics Astronomy
Jonathan McGavock
Associate Professor and CIHR Applied Health Chair · Diabetes Canada
Dr. McGavock’s research program is focused the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes in youth
Prevention & Management of Type 2 Diabetes Human Physiology Improving Metabolic Control Prevention of Obesity Diabetes in Aboriginal Populations
Anne Giardini
President · Weyerhaeuser
One of Canada's most influential lawyers, Giardini is also an executive and accomplished author and speaker
Advancement of Women Women in the Workplace Aboriginal Law Legal Practice Diversity
Clare Beckton
Executive Director · Carleton University Centre for Women in Politics and Public Leadership
Author, researcher, motivational speaker, consultant, coach and leader
Women's Leadership Strategic Planning Risk Management Aboriginal Policy Issues Inclusion and Diversity
Philip Patston
Managing Director · Diversity New Zealand Ltd
Leading diversity, creating change
Strategy Diversity Leadership Social Change Executive Mentoring
Dr. John Beard
Director of Ageing and Life Course · World Health Organization
Dr John Beard, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., is Director of Ageing and Life Course with the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva
Fostering Healthy Ageing Population Ageing Epidemiology Public Health and Ageing
Tiffany Muller Myrdahl
Urbanist and Feminist Geographer · Simon Fraser University
Specializes in equity and inclusion. Uses policy analysis and collaborative research with women and LGBTQ people to examine urban change.
Geographies of social difference (with an emphasis on gender and sexuality) Municipal Social Inclusion Policy Qualitative and Mixed Method Research Oral history methods for research and policymaking
Melissa Avdeeff
Assistant Professor · Coventry University
Popular culture, specialising in pop music; music technology and society; social media and fandom.
Artifical Intelligence and music Popular Music Popular Culture Music Technology and Society Fandom
Lera Boroditsky
Associate Professor of Cognitive Science · UC San Diego
Lera Boroditsky's research focuses on the relationships between mind, world and language.
Linguistic Relativity Cognitive Psychology Linguistics Language and Cognition Cultural & Linguistic Diversity
Natasha Chaykowski
Curator · Middlebrook Prize Winners
Natasha Chaykowski is a joint winner of the 2014 Middlebrook Prize.
Art Art History Curatorial Projects Grant Writing Contemporary Art
Michael Bryant
Owner & Operator · Humilitus Group Ltd.
Former Cabinet Minister, Harvard-educated lawyer, best-selling author.
Addiction Alcoholism Justice Reform
Sandra Ka Hon Chu
Director of Research and Advocacy · Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network / Réseau juridique canadien VIH/sida
Human rights advocate for people living with, affected by and vulnerable to HIV.
Hiv / Aids Prison health Drug Policy Harm Reduction Sex Work and Prostitution Law