Amy Kishek

Lawyer and Executive Director · Canadian Intern Association

Advocate for policy and law reform in areas of workplace law on behalf of precarious and young workers

Human Rights & Workplace Law Human Rights Labour Law Employment Law Youth Employment

Mark Williams

Radio Talk Host, TV Personality, Author & publisher · Mark Williams News & Commentary

Radio talk show host, TV personality, author, publisher and speaker

Talk Radio Politcal Work On-Air Television Conservative Politics Tea Party

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

Laurel Collins

Instructor in Political Sociology, Social Justice Studies, and the Sociology and Gender · University of Victoria

Publishes/presents on social movements, violence against women, civil liberties and anti-terrorism, electoral reform, and education.

Social & Political Philosophy Social Movements Social Movements and Collective Behaviour Political Activism Social movements and protest mobilization

Leonardo Vivas

Director - LATAM Initiative, Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard Kennedy School · Fair Observer

A Fair Observer: Latin American politics, culture & human rights are research interests for Harvard University's Director, LATAM Initiative

Latin America Freedom of Expression in Latin America Journalism and the Media in Latin America The Future of Information in Latin America New Media in Latin America

Christine Saulnier

Nova Scotia Director · Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

Christine Saulnier serves as the Nova Scotia director for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

Research Women and Politics Canadian Public Policy Social Policy Antipoverty

Daphnie Sicre

Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts · Loyola Marymount University

Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts

Performance Pedagogy Dramaturgy Theatre from el Siglo del Oro Theatre of the Oppressed Entertainment

Bryant Keith Alexander

Dean, College of Communication and Fine Arts · Loyola Marymount University

Dean, College of Communication and Fine Arts

Race Gender & Sexuality Communication & Culture Performance & Culture Higher Education Speech Communication

Jill Miller Zimon

Project Director · The Civic Commons

Walking the talk! Blogger and award-winning Elected Council Member who speaks regularly on the intersection of women, politics & journalism

Journalism & Blogging New Media Politics and Political Analysis Women in Politics Politics and Social Media

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

Clare Beckton

Executive Director · Carleton University Centre for Women in Politics and Public Leadership

Author, researcher, motivational speaker, consultant, coach and leader

Women's Leadership Strategic Planning Risk Management Aboriginal Policy Issues Inclusion and Diversity

Nathan Kar Ming Chan

Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations · Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Race/Ethnicity‎ Public Opinion American Politics Political Methodology Political Participation

Janet Butler-McPhee

Director of Communications and Advocacy · Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network / Réseau juridique canadien VIH/sida

International non-profit communicator and human rights advocate for people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS.

HIV/AIDS Health Policy and Human Rights Hiv / Aids Non-Profit Advocacy Non-Profit Advocacy and Social Justice

Joanne Hammond

Archaeologist · Pacific Heritage Research

Heritage expert connected to BC's archaeology and Indigenous heritage communities, dedicated to public outreach on BC's past.

Archaeology Archaeological Research Archaeological Survey land use studies Heritage

CJ Blennerhassett

Registered Midwife · Association of Nova Scotia Midwives

Registered Midwife and activist with a focus on informed choice, reproductive rights, & the provision of inclusive care for LGBTQ families.

Pregnancy Pregnancy and Abuse Pregnancy and Postpartum Issues pregnancy and sport Pregnancy Loss

Sarah Mendelson

Distinguished Service Professor · Carnegie Mellon University

Sarah Mendelson's current work is on creating a community of practice dedicated to growing the next generation of human rights experts.

International Development Human Rights Ukrainian Politics Russian Politics Humanitarian Affairs

Michael Weiner, PhD

Professor and Assistant Dean of Faculty · Soka University

Professor of East Asian History and International Studies, Associate Dean of Faculty and Director of Faculty Research and Development.

Race, Ethnicity and Migration in Modern and Imperial Japan Japan's Minorities Economic and Social History of Modern Japan

Andrew Janusz

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Andrew Janusz is an expert on elections, political behavior and racial identity in Latin America; particularly in Brazilian politics.

Brazilian Politics and Elections Political Representation in Latin America Race and Ethnic Politics

Charles Keith

Assistant Professor of History · Michigan State University

Charles Keith is an expert on Southeast Asia and the cultural, political and religious aspects of historical and modern Vietnam.

Southeast Asia Vietnam

Elaine Power

Associate Professor · School of Kinesiology & Health Studies, Queen's University

Teaches social determinants of health. Researches food insecurity. Advocates for basic income. Dreams of the day when food banks can close.

food insecurity food banks feeding the family family food practices Social Determinants of Health