Theo Liebmann
Clinical Professor of Law and Director of Clinical Programs · Hofstra University
Professor Liebmann has directed the interdisciplinary Hofstra Youth Advocacy Clinic since its inception
Juvenile Delinquency Immigration Youth Advocacy Child Welfare Trial Advocacy
Hilary Black
Chief Advocacy Officer · Canopy Growth
Hilary has been serving patients for over 20 years and is committed to breaking down barriers to access medical cannabis for all.
Corporate Social Responsbility Social Justice Patient Advocacy Diversity and Inclusion Medical Cannabis
Susan Prentice
Professor · University of Manitoba
Professor Prentice's primary specialization is contemporary and historical childcare policy and advocacy
Social Inequality Social Change Systemic Discrimination Historical Sociology Childcare Policy
Paul Labarge
Board Chair, CATAAlliance // Founding Partner · LaBarge Weinstein LLP
Paul C. LaBarge, C.M. is a founding partner of LaBarge Weinstein LLP, a corporate law boutique nestled in the nation’s capital since 1997.
Nicholas Kontopoulos
Senior Director I Global Marketing I CRM LoB Customer · SAP
Nicholas Kontopoulos is a Senior Director of Global CRM Marketing at SAP
CRM Customer Experience Management Business Strategy Social Media Enterprise Mobility
Tomeka Robinson
Professor of Rhetoric & Public Advocacy · Hofstra University
Dr. Robinson is an expert on effective public debate as well as health communication. She directs Hofstra's award-winning forensics team.
Public/Social Advocacy Rhetoric Health Communications Argumentation and Debate Intercultural Communication
Gabriella Simo
Manager, Advocacy, Ontario · Diabetes Canada
Gabriella Simo is Manager of Advocacy for the Ontario region at Diabetes Canada.
Health Advocacy Diabetes Charter for Canada Non-Profit Advocacy Diabetes Volunteer Management
Kim Mukerjee, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics · Tulane University
Dr. Mukerjee specializes in immigrant health, community pediatrics and advocacy.
Food Insecurity Pediatrics Immigrant Health Community Advocacy
Ascanio Piomelli
Associate Dean for Experiential Learning and Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: piomelli@uchastings.edu / 415-581-8925 / Office: 100 McAllister Street, Suite 350
Social-Change Lawyering Clinical Legal Education Community Legal Services Wage & Hour Law Community Group Advocacy
Petra Molnar
Lawyer and Researcher · International Human Rights Program, University of Toronto
Refugee and migration issues; technology and human rights; immigration detention; and the relationship between law, society, and culture
Technology and human rights Anthropology of Migration Ethnography and Ethnographic Writing Women's Rights Refugee and Human Rights Issues
Michael Adams
Chief Executive Officer · SAGE
CEO of SAGE, the world’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT older people
Program Strategy Non-Profit Finance Strategic Planning Shaping Public Debate Persuasive Writing
Elliott Silverstein
Director, Government Relations, Insurance · CAA Club Group
Elliott manages and executes key elements of CAA’s provincial advocacy role, and overseeing municipal advocacy efforts.
Insurance Ontario Politics Stakeholder & Public Engagement Strategic Advocacy Policy Analysis
Joan King
Manager, Outreach and Advocacy · Diabetes Canada
Government Relations and Public Affairs
Media Relations Proposal Writing Strategic Planning Health Advocacy Diabetes Charter for Canada
Dr. Jane Barratt
Secretary General · International Federation on Ageing
As Secretary General of the IFA Dr Barratt is an internationaly respected speaker on age related issues across the globe.
Fostering Healthy Ageing Healthy Ageing Public Policy and Advocacy Population Ageing Women's Rights
Rachel Parker
Assistant Professor of Arts Admin / Director of Arts Admin · Southern Utah University
Specializing in legal issues, marketing, leadership, and experiential learning in the arts
Community Engagement Through Art Experiential Learning - Arts Administration Arts Administration Arts Advocacy Cultural Policy
Amber Osborne
Vice President of Head of Lettuce Media · Head of Lettuce Media
Inspiring social media innovator, specialzing in storytelling and online brand management.
Brand Development Social Media Product Evangelism Online Marketing Location Based Services
Russell Vergara
Adjunct Assistant Professor · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
R. BONG VERGARA focuses on tech-enabled solutions to food-energy-water nexus issues in smart sustainable development.
Social Innovation and Resilience Global Health Smart sustainable urban development
Esther Lim
Adjunct Lecturer · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Esther Lim is an expert in advocacy and reformation of the criminal justice system.
Myo Thwin Myint, MD
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics; Training Director, Triple Board (Pediatrics/ Psychiatry/ Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) Residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Programs · Tulane University
Dr. Myint is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and pediatrician who specializes in LGBTQ health, medical education and advocacy.
Family Violence Adolescent Psychiatry Psychiatry LGBTQ Health Medical Education
Veliska Thomas
Adjunct Lecturer · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Clinical social work expert, focusing on human behavior in the social environment
Political Advocacy Veteran Mental Health Counseling Services and Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare Systems