American Experts

Debra Osburn

Vice President University of Saskatchewan

Debra Osburn leads institutional strategies to enhance reputation, build effective relationships, and accrue public resources.

Evelyn McDonnell

Professor of Journalism and New MediaLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Jerilyn López Mendoza

Management Lecturer, College of Business AdminstrationLoyola Marymount University

Christine Chambers

Professor & Canada Research Chair in Children's PainDalhousie University and IWK Health Centre

Global children’s pain research leader turning evidence into better care and policy for kids, youth, and families worldwide.

John Follis

OwnerFOLLIS LLC

Social Media and Marketing Pro.

Jad Yaghi

Vice President of EngineeringINTERSECT

Jad has mastered the art of failing – knowing when to fail and how to do so quickly – while learning.

Jonathan S. Dordick

Institute Professor, Departments of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Biological SciencesRensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Applies biological principles to advance bioengineering and biomanufacturing, stem cell engineering, and drug discovery

Robyn Schwarz

PhD Candidate in HistoryWestern University

Providing historical context for issues relating to Canadian women, marriage/divorce law, welfare programs, motherhood and post-1945 Canada.

David Lubinski

Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Psychology and Human DevelopmentVanderbilt University

An expert who co-leads the foremost longitudinal study of gifted individuals in the world.

Candice Odgers

Professor Psychological ScienceUC Irvine

Candice Odgers is a developmental psychologist who studies adolescents’ mental health and development.