policy Experts

Janet Austin

Chief Executive OfficerYWCA Metro Vancouver

Janet Austin is responsible for one of BC’s largest and most diversified non-profits

Noreen Golfman

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)Memorial University

Dr. Golfman is an experienced, multi-dimensional scholar and academic leader who is actively engaged in cultural issues.

Dr. Zabian Crosby, D.H.Ed.

MemberCalifornia Office Of Federal Insurance Advocacy

Disability Advocate

Ellen Woodsworth

ChairpersonWomen Transforming Cities International Society

Ellen Woodsworth is an international speaker and urban consultant on gender and intersectional planning

Gordon K. McIvor, Ph.D.

PresidentEmpire Club Foundation

Distinguished leader in the Canadian public relations and communications industry with a wealth of first hand experience

Tracy B. Citeroni

Associate Professor of SociologyUniversity of Mary Washington

Dr. Citeroni's concern for social justice informs her research and teaching.

Kamal Hassan

Founder and CEOEVCtools

Passionate Entrepreneur

Ira Bedzow

Associate Professor in the Practice of Organization & ManagementEmory University, Goizueta Business School

John Gormley

Talk Radio HostRawlco Radio

Talk Radio Host & Best-Selling Author

Timothy B. Folta, Ph.D.

Professor of Management; Thomas John and Bette Wolff Family Chair in Strategic EntrepreneurshipUniversity of Connecticut

Prof Folta is an expert in entrepreneurship and corporate strategy, analyzing decisions around entry, exit, and diversification.