Alicia Boutilier
Curator of Canadian Historical Art / Adjunct Professor · Agnes Etherington Art Centre / Queen's University
Alicia's research is focused on Canadian art history, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and histories of Canadian art collecting
Canadian Art History Canadian Art Collection Historical Quilts
Allyson Hewitt
Director, SiG@MaRS and Director, Social Entrepreneurship · MaRS Discovery District
Creating the conditions that expand the realm of entrepreneurship so it incorporates a strong social component is what SiG@MaRS achieves
Social Innovation Social Finance Nonprofit Management Fundraising Social Enterprise
Erin Hunt
Program Manager · Mines Action Canada
Humanitarian disarmament expert focusing on indiscriminate weapons, victim assistance, casualties and international disarmament treaties.
Disarmament Landmines Cluster Munitions Nuclear Weapons Civil Society Campaigning
Dr. Randy McIntosh
Vice-President of Research ; Director, Rotman Research Institute · Baycrest
A world-renowned expert in the use of neuro-imaging methods (fMRI, PET, EEG and MEG) and computational modeling.
Neuroscience Computational Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience Brain Imaging Brain Modeling
Preston Jordan Lim, JD
Assistant Professor, Law · Villanova University
Professor Lim focuses on contemporary challenges to the international legal system, with an emphasis on Chinese foreign policy.
Uyghur Forced Labor Prosecution of War Crimes Canada's Relationship with International Law Canadian Foreign Policy Canadian Domestic Politics
Neil MacKinnon, PhD
Professor, School of Public Health · Augusta University
Dr. Neil MacKinnon is a senior university administrator, academic health leader and an expert in population health and public health.
Opioid agonist maintenance treatment (i.e. addictions treatment via Methadone and Suboxone) Opioid Abuse Rural Health Care Access & Delivery Rural Health Medication Error
C. Michael White, Pharm.D., FCP, FCCP
Head and Distinguished Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice · University of Connecticut
Dr. White’s research interests are in drug, dietary supplement, and illicit drug safety, quality, and cost
Diet CBD Drug Costs Dietary Supplements Cardiovascular Drugs
Jean Polfus
Postdoctoral Fellow · University of Manitoba
Liber Ero Postdoctoral Fellow working on caribou conservation in the NWT using non-invasive methods, traditional knowledge & sciart.
Ecology Ecology - Animal Movement and Space Use Conservation Biology Conservation Genetics Environmental Science
Russ Roberts
Innovation Leadership Council, Innovation Policy and SR&ED · Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATAAlliance)
29 years of experience with Canada’s SR&ED Tax Incentive Program, from the perspective of both the public and private sectors
Change Management Entrepreneurship SR&ED Tax Credits Management Consulting
Laura Madokoro
Assistant Professor, History and Classical Studies · McGill University
Laura's research focuses on the history of race, refugees and religious and secular humanitarianism.
Refugee and Human Rights Issues Immigration Canadian History Archives Heritage
Stephen Farnsworth
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Farnsworth has spent decades researching how media and politics intersect. Check out his website at stephenfarnsworth.net.
American Elections American Government The American Presidency Internet Politics Mass Media and Politics
Elizabeth Monier-Williams
Director, Marketing & Communications
Experienced marketing and communications professional
Communications Strategies and Best Practices Digital & Mobile Strategy Blogging for Business Crowdfunding Social Media & Content Marketing for Business and Non-Profits
Margo Goodhand
Journalist · MGB Media
Margo Goodhand has years of experience in media and communications, change management and public engagement.
Journalism Newspapers Storytelling Editing Online Journalism
Hilary Rose
Associate Professor · Concordia University
Hilary Rose's research interests lie in child development with a current focus on sexually-confused youth
Gender Development Sexual Identity Development Stereotyping Processes Bullying At-Risk Teens
Lynda Arsenault, BA, MEC, CITP
International Trade & Foreign Direct Investment Consultant · The Varanda Network
Lynda is an expert in attracting, maintaining and accelerating Foreign Direct Investment opportunities.
International Trade & Investment Foreign Direct Investment Outsourcing Services and Technology
Jacqueline Kennelly
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology · Carleton University
Professor Kennelly's work encompasses youth cultural studies, critical educational studies, urban sociology, and social movements
Youth Cultures Citizenship Democracy Social Inclusion and Exclusion Globalization and Neoliberalism
Sandra Pavelka, Ph.D.
Expert in political science and justice · Florida Gulf Coast University
Sandra Pavelka is an expert in elections, law and public policy, and juvenile and restorative justice.
Campaigns Elections Public Policy Restorative Justice Voting
Jennifer Tupper
Dean, Faculty of Education · University of Regina
Associate Professor and Dean of Education at the University of Regina specializing in anti-oppressive teaching and learning.
Education and social justice
Christopher Finlay
Associate Professor of Communication Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Associate Professor of Communication Studies
New Media Global Communications Journalism Qualitative Research Policy Analysis