Shana Poplack
Distinguished University Professor and Canada Research Chair (I) in Linguistics · University of Ottawa
Sociolinguist specializing in vernacular speech, with a focus on bilingual and minority contexts
Language Ideology Language Prescription African American Vernacular English French in Canada Language Contact
Peter Sham
Professor of Theatre Arts · Southern Utah University
Specializing in Suzuki movement, directing and producing musical theatre, and character development for actors
Stage Direction Voice and Speech Training Directing Musical Theater Voice Over Producing
Dr. Howard Keeley
Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University
Dr. Howard Keeley is the director of the Center for Irish Research and Teaching at Georgia Southern University
Modern Irish Literature
Paul Maranger, B.Com., MBA
Broker and Senior Vice President, Sales · Sotheby's International Realty Canada
Paul Maranger is one of Canada's top Realtors with Sotheby's International Realty Canada and co-founded Paul and Christian Associates.
COVID-19 International Sellers Real Estate Advisor Condominiums Luxury Real Estate
Jessica Borelli
Associate Professor of Psychological Science · UC Irvine
Jessie Borelli's research focuses on the links between close relationships and mental health
Attachment Parenting Developmental Mental Health Health
Margaret Beckel
President and CEO · Canadian Museum of Nature
Champion for creating, advancing and sharing knowledge about nature's past, present and future.
Marketing & Branding Change Management & Strategic Planning Senior Executive Leadership Business Transformation Museum Administration
Christian Vermast
Sales Representative, Senior Vice President, Sales · Sotheby's International Realty Canada
Christian, a consummate sales award winner, has consistently ranked among the top real estate agents in the city for well over a decade.
Toronto Housing Market Condominiums Real Estate Condos Country Living
Alessandro Acquisti
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Alessandro Acquisti’s research investigates the economics and behavioral economics of privacy, and privacy in online social networks.
AI Ethics Transition Economics Human-Agent Interaction Economics of Privacy Information Security
Dr Islam Issa
Reader in Literature and History · Birmingham City University
His work has focused primarily on the modern-day reception of Renaissance and Early Modern English literature in global contexts.
Middle East Cultural History Literature Milton Shakespeare Cultural History
Linda Naiman
Founder & President · Creativity at Work
Design Thinking, Arts in Business, Leadership Development, Creativity and Innovation skills development, Coaching, Training, Facilitating
Creativity Innovation Design Thinking arts based learning Leadership Development
Professor Hazel Barrett
Professor in Development Geography · Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations (CTPSR), Coventry University
Professor Hazel Barrett is a leading researcher and campaigner on the issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Human Rights Refugees Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Africa Social Justice
Whitney Battle-Baptiste
Professor of Anthropology / Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Center · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Whitney Battle-Baptiste's research focuses on how the intersection of race, gender, class and sexuality look through an archaeological lens.
W.E.B. Du Bois Black Feminist Theory Race, Labor and Social Justice Black Archeology Heritage Studies
Karen Busby
Professor of Law & Director, Centre for Human Rights Research · University of Manitoba
Karen Busby teaches Constitutional Law, Gender and the Law, Human Rights and Administrative Law
Constitutional Law Human Rights Sexual Violence Assisted Human Reproduction Sex Work and Prostitution Law
Jennifer Lewis-Botica
Archaeologist, Principal · Kleanza Consulting Ltd.
Pacific northwest archaeologist specializing in cultural resource management. Passionate about community engagement and Indigenous heritage.
Archaeological Research Archaeological Survey archaeological ethics Heritage heritage ethics
Amanda Hooykaas
Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Association · University of Guelph
Bridge-builder, experiential educator, wilderness guide, lover of heritage, gardens, stories, and community.
Geography Sense of Community Sense of Place Belonging Creative Destruction
Andréa Livi Smith
Professor · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Smith is an urban planner, preservationist and architectural historian whose research focuses on urban design and preservation.
Gamification Graves and Burial Sites Walkability Preservation Urban Design
Janet Goldner
Sculptor, Photographer, Videographer · Janet Goldner studio
Artist; Cross Cultural & International Consulting; African Arts & Culture Expert
Arts Adventure Travel Cultural Heritage
Adam Barbu
Independent Writer and Curator · Middlebrook Prize Winners
Winner of the 2015 Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators
Curating Art Design Exhibiting Canadian Heritage
David Berri
Department Chair and Professor of Economics · Southern Utah University
Specializing in evaluations of players and coaches in sports, gender issues in sports, and competitive balance in sports
Distrubution of Wealth and Power Unpaid Athletes in the NCAA NBA Salary Caps Sports Economics NCAA
Dr Joseph Yannielli
Lecturer, History · Aston University
Dr Yannielli’s main fields of interest are slavery and abolition, with a special focus on America during the nineteenth century.
Social Movements Slavery in the United States Slavery Abolition Slavery in West Africa