governance Experts

Armando Paz, DBA, J.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Business Law, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Grant Walsh

Director, KPMG Enterprise: Centre for Family BusinessKPMG

An international expert on family business succession planning. A pioneer in this field, Grant never fails to captivate his audience.

Michelle L. Collins, DNP, APRN, CNS, ACNS-BC, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, LSSBB

Vice President, Nursing Professional ExcellenceChristianaCare

Michelle Collins is a national nursing expert on successful infrastructures related to governance, strategic planning, and innovation.

Fernando Guerra

Professor of Political Science and Chicana/o Latina/o StudiesLoyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Surupa Gupta

Professor of Political Science and International AffairsUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Gupta is an expert on Indian politics and economics, international political economy, gender and development, and South Asian politics.

Julia Hanigsberg

President and CEOHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Champion for children and youth with disabilities & healthcare CEO. Expert speaker and leader on diversity, innovation and inclusion.

Morris Ratner

Academic Dean and Professor of LawUC Hastings College of the Law

Contacts: ratnerm@uchastings.edu / 415-581-8853 / Office 354-200

Michael Goldberg

Professor and Dean EmeritusSauder School of Business, The University of British Columbia

Mike Goldberg is expert in urban and regional issues, including economics, housing and transportation and an experienced corporate director

Dallas Fellini

CuratorMiddlebrook Prize Winners

Dallas Fellini is a curator, writer, and artist with a focus on trans studies and archival studies.

Annette Bergeron, P.Eng., MBA, FEC

Corporate DirectorElectrical Safety Authority, Engineers Canada / Ingénieurs Canada

Experience in speaking & media on topics of women in STEM, women on boards, engineering regulation, advocacy, governance, policy, education