Matthew Hughey, Ph.D.

Professor of Sociology · University of Connecticut

A scholar of racism and racial inequality in identity formation, organizations, media, politics, science, religion, and public advocacy.

Religion Fraternities and Sororities Organizations Whiteness Media

Mario Lefebvre

Director, Centre for Municipal Studies · The Conference Board of Canada

City Hall 101: Find out what the latest research indicates as it relates to the economic and financial state of North American cities

The Economics of Cities Economic Analysis Centre for Municipal Studies

Jennifer Reynolds

President & CEO · Women in Capital Markets

Advocate for the advancement of women in the capital markets and for increasing the representation of women in leadership in Canada.

Women in Capital Markets Capital Markets Venture Capital Investment Banking Private Equity

Kim Brooks

Professor of Law · Dalhousie University

Kim Brooks' work has focused on corporate and international income taxation and aspects of tax administration

Tax Policy International Taxation Income Taxation Corporate Taxation Tax Treaties

Andrew Smyk

Coordinator, Interactive Multimedia Graduate Certificate · Sheridan College

Coordinator, Interactive Multimedia at Sheridan College

Curriculum Design Instructional Design Mobile Design

Chris Carder

Managing Partner · Kinetic Café

For Chris sky is the limit…as a result I believed that I could accomplish anything I put my mind to. "

Career Coaching Social Media Starting Your Own Business Entrepreneurship Mergers and Acquisitions

Carrie Jenkins

Canada Research Chair and Professor of Philosophy · University of British Columbia

Writer and award-winning public philosopher.

Metaphysics Philosophy of Logic Epistemology Philosophy of Romantic Love Interdisciplinary Philosophy

Joanne C. Gerstner

Sports Journalist in Residence · Michigan State University

Expert in: Sports multimedia journalism, social media, sports neurology & concussion, youth sports, women in sports & sports media, Title IX

Athletic Culture Title IX Medicine Sports Media Sports Business

Michel Neray

Chief Differentiation Officer · The Essential Message

Learn to differentiate yourself and your business in a competitive marketplace.

Sales & Conversational Selling Branding/Marketing Peak Performance & Personal Development Leadership Differentiation

Scott Zandbergen

VP, New Products & Professional Network Development · Wave Accounting Inc.

Executive VP who bridges the fields of accounting software and product management to develop and market dynamic user-friendly products

Pragmatic Marketing Methodology Product Lifecycle Management Agile Software Development Organizational Change Building Customer Loyalty

Donna Papacosta

Principal · Trafalgar Communications

Engaging audiences where communications and technology meet

Storytelling Social Media in Business Content Curation in Your Organization Podcasting The Successful Independent

Tiziana Casciaro

Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and HR Management · Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

Tiziana Casciaro is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and HR Management at Rotman.

Sociology Organizational Behaviour Psychology Organizational Science Social Networks

Monica Granados

Post-doctoral fellow · University of Guelph/Wildlife Conservation Society Canada

Conservation through open science.

Ecology Invasive Species Conservation Biology Food webs Open Science

Teresa Di Felice

Assistant Vice President, Government and Community Relations · CAA South Central Ontario

Teresa oversees CAA SCO's advocacy and community relations efforts in Ontario.

Community & Government Relations Road Safety Policy Advocacy Towing Regulation Congestion Management

Heidi Tworek

Assistant Professor of History · University of British Columbia

Professor Tworek's current research focuses on communications, international organizations, history, and transatlantic relations.

News and Media International Relations International Organizations Legal History Germany and Europe

Candice Odgers

Professor Psychological Science · UC Irvine

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

Early Adversity Quantitative Psychology Social Inequality Technology and Young People Digital Inequality

Lorraine Lafrenière

Chief Executive Officer · Coaching Association of Canada

Lorraine is a strategic thinker with excellent people skills and an enthusiastic approach to challenges.

Sports Management Sponsorship Event Planning Marketing & Branding Strategic Planning

Jase Bernhardt

Associate Professor of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability · Hofstra University

Dr. Bernhardt has had a lifelong passion for studying weather and climate. His current research focuses hurricane preparedness.

Rip Tide safety Hurricanes Climatology Climate Change Weather

Tony Tsai

Vice President, Corporate Communications and Services · CAA Club Group

Tony Tsai oversees the organization's internal and external communications.

Corporate Communication Internal Communication Leadership Management Project Management

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