Bob Burnett

Chief Instructor · Greater Durham Jiu-Jitsu

How aware are you? Would you know what to do?

Brad Bushman

Rinehart Chair | Department of Mass Communication · The Ohio State University

Media and social psychology expert, focusing on the problem of human aggression and violence

Violence in Society and Media Social Psychology Advanced Research Methods in Communication Communication in Society

Boris Cherniak

president · Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS

Motivational Hypnotist and comedian as seen on Maury, Montel, Howie Mandel Show, Comics, The Vegas Show

Comedy Hypnotism Show Mind Control Comedian Motivational Team Building

Jean Cho

Principal Numerical Modeler · Flo Solutions

Principal Numerical Modeler at Flo Solutions

Groundwater Modelling Consulting Projects Transportation Calibration and Testing

Costin Ciora

Lecturer, PhD in Financial Analysis and Business Valuation · Bucharest University of Economic Studies (A.S.E.)

Lecturer in Financial Analysis and Business Valuation at Bucharest University of Economic Studies (A.S.E.)

Financial Analysis Valuation Value Based Management

William Diedrich

Owner · Transformative Leadership Systems

William Frank Diedrich is a speaker, executive coach, and the author of four books, including Beyond Blaming.

Moving Beyond Blaming Being A Center of Influence. Spiritual Intelligence

Katherine Arnup

Professor, Carleton University (Retired); Keynote & Presentation Speaker · Life Changes Coaching

Katherine Arnup is a writer, life coach, speaker, hospice volunteer, and retired Carleton University professor.

Death and Dying Medical Aid in Dying Hospice Care Aging Parents Caregiving

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

Lydia Di Francesco

Owner and Founder · Fit & Healthy 365

Fitness Expert, Certified Personal Trainer, Health Coach

Exercise Fitness At-home Workouts Travel Workouts Exercise and mental health

Melanee Thomas

Professor, Department of Political Science · University of Calgary

Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science

Research Methodology Public Opinion and Policy Gender and Politics Political Psychology and Behaviour Comparative and Canadian Politics

Tamara Franz-Odendaal

Professor, Faculty of Biology, NSERC Chair Women in Science and Engineering- Atlantic Canada; Principal Investigator - Bone Development Laboratory · Mount Saint Vincent University

Developmental biologist / Anatomist; Advocate for the Advancement of Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Morphology Embryology Molecular Biology Anatomy Genetics

Tracie O. Afifi

Associate Professor, Community Health Sciences · University of Manitoba

Dr. Afifi's research interests are in the areas of child maltreatment and problem gambling.

Problem Gambling Domestic Violence Physical Punishment Child Maltreatment Sociology

Amelia Kiddle

Associate Professor, Department of History · University of Calgary

Dr. Kiddle is Associate Professor of Spanish American history and the Coordinator of Latin American Studies at the University of Calgary.

Spanish American History Latin America Mexican History

Angela Danyluk

Biologist/Sustainability specialist · local government

Ecologist who connects information and people to make change, solve problems and find solutions within the local government sector.

Reducing greenhouse gases Fish Ecology Agriculture Climate Change Adaptation

Annette Bergeron, P.Eng., MBA, FEC

Corporate Director · Electrical 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

Governance, Not-For-Profit Regulation of Engineering, Regulation of Electrical Safety Advocacy for Engineering Engineering Education, post-secondary and professional development

Bree Akesson

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Work · Wilfrid Laurier University

Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University who conducts research with children and families affected by war and global social work

Refugee and Human Rights Issues War and Violence Children and Families Social Work Social Work Education

Catherine Murray

Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Enrolment Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences · Simon Fraser University

Dr. Murray is a professor in Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies and member of the Centre for Policy Studies on Culture and Communities.

Communication Rights and Global Trade Broadcast Policy Cultural Infrastructure and Creative Cities Cultural Participation Cultural Practices

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

Elaine Craig

Associate Professor, Schulich School of Law · Dalhousie University

Elaine Craig teaches and researches in the areas of constitutional law, law and sexuality, feminist legal theory and queer legal theory

Constitutional Law Law & Sexuality Feminist Legal Theory Criminal Law Ethics Sexual Assault Law

Heather Bastedo

Principal · Public Square Research

Heather Bastedo has more than ten years of experience in persuasion and motivation research

Politics Public Speaking Public Policy Policy Strategic Communications