policy Experts

Omid Ardakani

Assistant ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Professor Ardakani researches econometrics, financial and monetary economics

Chris Umfreville

Deputy Dean Education and Student Experience, College of Business and Social SciencesAston University

Chris Umfreville specialises in corporate insolvency, with a particular interest in corporate rescue, including pre-packs and CVAs.

Giovanna Mingarelli

Chief Executive Officer and Co-FounderM&C Consulting and Mcrowdsourcing Canada (MC2) Inc.

Giovanna Mingarelli is an entrepreneur, crowdsourcing expert, public speaker and writer

Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux

Chair on Truth and ReconciliationLakehead University

Dr. Wesley-Esquimaux's research addresses unresolved intergenerational trauma and grief primarily within the Canadian Indigenous community.

Kerri Froc

Postdoctoral Fellow Carleton University

Kerri Froc's research interests include feminist legal theory and women's constitutional rights claims

Richard A. Wilson, Ph.D.

Gladstein Distinguished Chair of Human Rights and Board of Trustees Distinguished ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Wilson is an expert on hate speech and incitement on social media.

Constance Steinkuehler

Professor of InformaticsUC Irvine

Constance Steinkuehler researches the cognitive and social aspects of multiplayer online videogames and esports.

Kirsten Martin

Dean of the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public PolicyCarnegie Mellon University

Dr. Kevin McCormick

PresidentHuntington University

A champion for education, a humanitarian of distinction, an active volunteer and community builder, and a true global citizen.

Deborah Cullinan

Chief Executive OfficerYBCA

Deborah is a leading advocate on the pivotal role artists & cultural organizations play in shaping our social & political landscape.