planning Experts

Stephen M. Strader, PhD

Associate Professor of Geography and the Environment | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Stephen Strader, PhD, is an expert on the interaction of climate change, natural hazards, and society.

Professor Nashwan Dawood

Professor of Digital ConstructionTeesside University

His expertise is sustainable infrastructure & in modelling ways to ensure carbon reduction in construction, housing & engineering projects.

Jonathon Colman

Senior Design Manager, Keynote SpeakerIntercom

I lead content design at Intercom. I'm a Webby Award winner and keynote speaker who’s appeared at over 80 design & tech events.

Martha Paynter

Registered Nurse, President of the BoardWellness Within

Access to abortion, prison abolition, criminalization and reproductive health

Julie Byrne

Professor and Monsignor Thomas Hartman Chair in Catholic StudiesHofstra University

The Professor and Monsignor Thomas Hartman Chair in Catholic Studies at Hofstra University

Wennie Tabib

Systems ScientistCarnegie Mellon University

Dr Ahmad Beltagui

Associate Professor of Service Operations and Innovation ManagementAston University

Dr Beltagui has expertise in design-led management, service business model innovation and industry transition.

Michelle Kelly, PhD

Co-director, Mid-Atlantic Center for Children's Health and the Environment and Professor | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of NursingVillanova University

Michelle Kelly, PhD, CRNP, is an expert in children's health, neonatal intensive care and long-term health effects of premature birth.

Grant Borbridge, Q.C.

Executive VP, Investments & Chief CounselMEG Energy

International expert with vast experience in global private equity, venture capital investment, corporate governance and legal compliance

Susan Postma

Regional ManagerCAA Manitoba

Susan oversees CAA Manitoba's retail and travel services with more than a decade of experience.