Elham Ghashghai
Clinical Professor of Systems Engineering · Loyola Marymount University
Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Policy Analysis Graduate and Undergraduate Teaching and Mentoring Architecture Design and Evaluation Government Relations Program Management
Zach Paikin
Canada Editor · Fair Observer
From the Great White North: Survey the landscape of Canadian politics and international affais analysis with Fair Observer's Canadian Editor
Canadian Politics Public Policy Middle East Politics
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
Anand Rao
Distinguished Service Professor and Program Head · Carnegie Mellon University
Anand Rao focuses on research, innovation, applications, business and societal adoption of data, analytics, and artificial intelligence.
Systems Dynamics for Policy Evaluation Knowledge Graphs & Large Language Models Operationalizing AI Responsible AI Agent-based Modeling
Ari Lightman
Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Ari Lightman has 20 years of experience in new technology development and commercialization.
Emerging Technologies Technology Development Generation Z Social Networks Commercialization
Jess Weiler
Assistant Professor · Western Carolina University
Jess Weiler's research focuses upon leadership competence and educator-teaming for equitable and socially just schools.
Kara Santokie
Director · Toronto Women's City Alliance
Kara Santokie, PhD, does policy analysis and works to increase civic engagement among women in Toronto.
International Relations Human Rights International Development Project Management Policy Analysis
Ewald Friesen
Manager, Government and Community Relations · CAA Manitoba
Ewald manages CAA's advocacy and community relations efforts in Manitoba.
Congestion Management School Zone Safety Road Safety Government & Community Relations Policy Advocacy
Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui
Professor, Sociologist & Researcher, DEI Expert · Sheridan College
DEI, Social Inequality; Immigration; Integration; Refugees; Racism; Islamophobia; Deviance; Radicalization; Terrorism; Hate Crimes.
Sociology Social Activism Politics Global Media and Culture Immigration and Ethnicity Immigration and Citizenship
Kenyon Lindeman, Ph.D.
Professor | Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences · Florida Tech
Dr. Lindeman applies multidisciplinary research to advance the sustainable management of coastal lands and fisheries.
Marine Protected Areas (MAPs) Climate Adaptation Fisheries Conservation Science Sustainability
James Hendler
Director, Future of Computing Institute · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Leading researcher in the Semantic Web and artificial intelligence
Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Semantic Web Computer Science
Laurence Ales
Associate Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Laurence Ales' research interests include macroeconomics, optimal taxation, and contract theory.
Disruptive Technologies Tax Policy Economics Optimal Taxation Macroeconomics
Paul C. Rosier, PhD
Professor of History; Director, Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences · Villanova University
Paul C. Rosier, PhD, is an expert in American history, environmental history and sustainability studies.
History Sustainability Studies Global Environmental History American History American Environmental History
Brenda O'Connor
Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary · Credit Union Central of Canada
Experienced Canadian financial services leader
Credit Unions Policy Finance Lending Advocacy
Stephen Fitzpatrick
Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer · Credit Union Central of Canada
Experienced finance professional in the Canadian financial services industry
Credit Unions Policy Finance Accounting Lending
Kim Brooks
Professor of Law · Dalhousie University
Kim Brooks' work has focused on corporate and international income taxation and aspects of tax administration
Tax Policy International Taxation Income Taxation Corporate Taxation Tax Treaties
Teresa Di Felice
Assistant Vice President, Government and Community Relations · CAA South Central Ontario
Teresa oversees CAA SCO's advocacy and community relations efforts in Ontario.
Community & Government Relations Road Safety Policy Advocacy Towing Regulation Congestion Management
Todd Gloria
'00 BA ; President, San Diego City Council · University of San Diego, Degheri Alumni Center
One of the University of San Diego's most successful alumni
Public Policy Community Outreach Legislative Relations Political Campaigns Policy Analysis
Eric Corey Freed
Founding Principal · OrganicARCHITECT
Green architect, author and visionary
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ESG Investment Strategies Green Buildings Green Architect Carbon
General Rick Hillier
General R.J Hillier (Retired) · Canadian Forces
I was wowed by General Hillier presentation on leadership. His message hit home like a cannon ball.
Peacekeeping Leadership Teamwork Public Policy Military