Martha Paynter

Spokesperson, President of the Board · Womens Wellness Within

Feminist health advocate, leader and collaborator in health services management, policy and research

Health Services Management Feminist Health Advocacy Childbirth Breastfeeding Pain Management

Leesa Bringas

Technician / Coordinator · Cambrian College

A skilled and talented multi-disciplinary visual artist whose art has been showcased in Canada and abroad.

Multi Disciplinary Visual Arts Arts Advocacy Artist-Run Centres

Carolyn Thomas

Speaker, Blogger · Heart Sisters

Carolyn Thomas is an expert on women, heart disease, and the patient experience.

Women's Health Public Speaking Media Relations Patient Advocacy Patient Safety

Kara Alaimo

Associate Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations · Hofstra University

Kara Alaimo, PhD is a global public relations consultant, trainer, professor, and author.

Risk Management Global Public Relations Cross-Cultural Communication Media Theory Crisis Communication

Dr. Alexandre Kalache

President · International Longevity Centre-Brazil

Launched the WHO Active Ageing Policy Framework and the worldwide movement on Age-Friendly Cities among many other enduring initiatives

Public Health and Ageing Epidemiology of Ageing Ageing and Development Issues Ageing Advocacy Health Promotion

Jennifer Johannesen

Author, speaker, blogger · Patient Advocate

My talks are frank and unsentimental, yet lighthearted and engaging. No lecturing! Authentic patient experience illuminated through stories.

Disability Advocacy Ethics Parenting Children With Special Needs Patient Advocacy

Howard Wyner

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Marketing officer · Scentiments

CEO/CMO, Scentiments.com

Customer Service Online Marketing Brand Advocacy

Suzanne Fanning

President · WOMMA - Word of Mouth Marketing Association

Unleashing the Power of Word of Mouth Marketing

Social Customer Care Social Media Word of Mouth Marketing Influencer Marketing Social Media Measurement

Bonnie Caver

President · Reputation Lighthouse

Corporate Reputation Architect

Ethics Corporate Social Responsbility Online Reputation Management Thought Leadership M&A

Donna Thomson

Author, Caregiving Activist · McMaster University

Author and Leader in family caregiving - disability and aging Instructor, McMaster University Vice-Chair, Kids Brain Health Network

Health Care Navigation Family Caregiving Resilience Strategic Advocacy Teaching, Coaching

Susan A. Leys M.Ed.

Clinical Navigator - Patient Experience · University Healthcare: Jefferson Medical Center

Healthcare Consulting, Coaching and Debriefing at http://www.MDRN.Consulting

Healthcare Hospitals Stress and Stress Management Communicating Effectively Team Building & Leadership

Tracy Citeroni

Associate Professor of Sociology · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Citeroni's concern for social justice informs her research and teaching.

Community & International Development Sociology Public Sociology Social Advocacy Feminism & Gender Studies

Kerri Froc

Postdoctoral Fellow · Carleton University

Kerri Froc's research interests include feminist legal theory and women's constitutional rights claims

Constitutional Law Government Relations Legal Research Legal Writing Administrative Law

Janelle Robertson

Vice President and General Manager, National Diabetes Trust · Diabetes Canada

Janelle Robertson is Vice President and General Manager National Diabetes Trust at Diabetes Canada.

Management Strategic Initiatives Clothesline Program Clothing Donation Programs

Bruce D. Edwards, Esq.

Child Welfare Attorney and Community Activist · Advocates For Justice, Inc.

Author of book "The 14 Virtues of the Good Father"

Child Advocacy Parenting Raising Teens Fatherlessness Family Law

Patricia Zell, JD

Board Secretary · Fielding Graduate University

Partner at Zell & Cox Law, P.C. specializing in the laws affecting American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians

Legislation and Administrative Law Legislative Advocacy Public Policy Legal Advice Mediation

Cathy Burrell

Consultant and Social Media Educator · Cavern Retail Consulting

Currently a MEd student at UCalgary. I teach social media and entrepreneurship through Chinook Learning (Calgary Board of Education)

Teaching Social & Digital Media Adult Education Retail Public Speaking and Presentation

Michael Carter

Policy Analyst - Financial Services · BlueVista Advisory Group

Policy Analyst Proposes Innovative Solutions for Financial Services Sector Reform

Finance and Administration Finance Policy Policy Advocacy

Peggy Cooke

Board Member · Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada

Feminist blogger and activist with a decade of administrative and advocacy experience in reproductive rights.

Abortion Social Justice Feminism Abortion in Canada Reproductive Health

Marcela Mandeville

CEO · Alberta Women Entrepreneurs

Advocate for women entrepreneurs and female business leaders

Entrepreneur Business Start Up Women Business & Leadership