Martha Radice

Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology · Dalhousie University

An anthropologist who studies the social, spatial and cultural dynamics of cities.

Urban Studies Public Space Études urbaines Espace public Multiculturalism and cosmopolitanism

Sonya Meloff

Co-Founder · Sales Talent Agency Inc - Canada's Leading Sales Recruitment Company

Co-Founder, Sales Talent Agency Inc. (Canada's Leading Sales Recruitment Company)

Sales Recruitment Sales Cold Calling Women in Business Female Entrepreneurs

Scott Walker

Business Development Advisor · NextLeaf Solutions, GCAC., Lifestyle Delivery Systems, Naturally Splendid Enterprises

Scott has over 30 years’ experience in business start-ups, corporate management, venture financing and business development.

Rick Cordeiro

Actor-Performer · Self employed

Actor-Performer

Acting Theatre Comedy

Debra Osburn

Vice President · University of Saskatchewan

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

Strategic Communications Media Relations Creative Direction Government Relations Web Development

Divya Victor

Associate Professor of Literary Studies · Michigan State University

Divya Victor’s writing, editing, and research focuses on 20th century, 21st century, and emergent poetry and poetics.

Poetics Emergent Poetry 21st Century Poetry 20th Century Poetry

Jean Valin

Principal · Valin Strategic Communications

Fellow CPRS, Principal of Valin Strategic Communications. Founding member and past chair of the Global Alliance.

Advocacy for Pr Strategic Communications Reputation Management Government Relations Corporate Social Responsibility

Will Pate

Mobile Strategy · Kazify

Will is an experienced digital strategist that helps orgs deliver mobile-first tech, content, and experiences to employees and customers.

Mobile Strategy Mobile Advertising Mobile Mobile Marketing Mobile Business

Dianne T. V. Pawluk, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering | BSc., University of Alberta | MSc., Queen's University, Canada | Ph.D. Harvard · VCU College of Engineering

Dr. Pawluk develops devices and algorithms for assistive technology for individuals who are blind and visually impaired

Devices and algorithms for assistive technology for individuals who are blind and visually impaired Accessing graphical information Navigation and orientation Mobility aids Rehabilitation technology

Melissa Durrell

Communications and PR Strategist · Durrell Communications

Durrell Communications President

Strategic Communications Media Relations

Parimal Nathwani

Vice President, Life Sciences · MaRS Innovation

Parimal Nathwani received his M.Sc. from the University of British Columbia and his M.B.A. from Simon Fraser University

Forming Start-Up Companies Raising Early-Stage Capital Managing Intellectual Property

Stephen Lee

Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Stephen Lee focuses on issues of systems integration, material innovation, renewable energy and the integrated design process.

Architecture Renewable Energy Systems Integration Material Innovation Integrated Design Process

Michelle Brownlee

Director, Policy · Smart Prosperity Institute/University of Ottawa

Michelle works at the intersection of public policy, economics and the environment

Climate Change Environmental Economics Green Growth Environment & Economy Clean Innovation

Andrea Lekushoff

President and Founder · Broad Reach Communications

Award-winning PR agency leader with a track record of building strong reputations and delivering business results

How to Use Pr to Drive Business Results Lifestyle-Driven Teams: A New Paradigm for Professional Services Firms

Stephen Rotstein

Vice-President, Policy & Enforcement & General Counsel · Financial Planning Standards Council

Capably drawing on private & public sector experience to manage enforcement and regulatory oversight for the financial planning industry

In-House Legal Counsel Financial Planning Law & Regulations Corporate Governance Intellectual Property Financial Planning Standards & Practices

Stephane Prudhomme

CEO and Head of Research · Credibility Institute

Specialized in Credibility, Reputation, Branding in new markets and under uncertainty.

Brand Building and Reputation Management Reputation Management Reputation Building Reputation Management Strategies Credibility

Dan Leavitt

Key Account Manager; International Business Development · Original Gourmet Food Company

Key Account Manager; International Business Development Executive; Branding & Social Media Enthusiast

Business Development Branding Online Reputation Management

Christian Masson

Speaker │Author │Trainer │Consultant │➛ in Business Networking, Social Media Marketing and LINKEDIN Training. *Yoga Teacher by passion. · The Networker Agency / The Zen Business Man

Speaker │Author │Trainer │Consultant │➛ Referral Marketing and Social Media Integration

Referral Marketing Social Media Linkedin

Jason Moyse

Lawyer and Business Consultant · Jason Moyse Professional Corporation

Absolute results oriented and business savvy lawyer in the corporate, commercial and litigation context in private practice and in house.

Cross Functional Team Management Customer Retention Strategic Planning Customer Relations Contract Negotiation

Leanne Keddie

PhD Candidate · Concordia University

Expert in Sustainability and Corporate Governance

Accounting Corporate Governance Sustainability Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Governance Responsibility & Sustainability