Yasmin Nurming-Por

Curator, Writer and Researcher · Middlebrook Prize Winners

Yasmin is the 2017 winner of the Middlebrook Prize

Public Programming Curating Education Project Management

Andrea Paras

Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science · University of Guelph

Professor Andrea Paras specialises in the ethics of international humanitarianism, with a special interest in religion and politics.

Humanitarian Assistance Human Rights International Development International Affairs Religion Politics & Culture

Stephane Hamel

Digital Analytics Thought Leader

"Data is the raw material of my craft" - Stephane Hamel

Digital Analytics Ebusiness Strategies Web Analytics Social Media Analytics Visual Analytics

Muneeza Sheikh

Partner · Levitt LLP

Muneeza Sheikh practices in the area of labour and employment law

Canadian Politics Diversity Engagement in the Workplace Human Rights in Canada Labour Law in Canada Employment Law in Canada

Margo Goodhand

Journalist · MGB Media

Margo Goodhand has years of experience in media and communications, change management and public engagement.

Journalism Newspapers Storytelling Editing Online Journalism

Joseph Puopolo

CEO and Founder · Printchomp

Chomp! Printchomp's CEO & Founder will help you take a bite out of printing costs while he outlines strategies for developing your startup

B2b Ecommerce Social Media Marketing Performance Based Marketing Email Marketing Business Growth Strategies

Ariel Garten

Founder and Chief Evangelist Officer · Muse

Global speaker, female tech founder, and expert in brain, neuroscience, psychotherapy, entrepreneurship, innovation, and women in business.

Neuroscience of Meditation Brain Computer Interface Start Up Mindfulness Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)

Nadia Matos

Manager, External Communications · CAA South Central Ontario

Media spokesperson and subject matter expert on winter driving, road trips and travel.

Road Trips Travel and Tourism Winter Driving Strategic Communications

Stevo Todorcevic

Professor · University of Toronto, Department of Mathematics

Stevo Todorčević is a Serbian-French-Canadian mathematician, known for his research in Ramsey theory, and mathematical analysis.

Set Theory Ramsey theory

Brenda Spotton Visano

University Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies · York University

Spotton Visano engages a variety of research methods to examine ways to improve access to basic financial services for low income Canadians.

Financial Literacy Economic Literacy Social Justice Financial Education Community Outreach

Melissa Sariffodeen

Founder and CEO · Ladies Learning Code

Working with an amazing team coast to coast to create tech learning experiences for all Canadians

Digital Literacy Technology Education Coding Theory Education Not For Profit Boards

Dara Parker

Vice-President, Grants & Community Initiatives · Vancouver Foundation

A nonprofit executive who is helping shift the sector from charity to justice.

Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofit Management Gender Lgbtq Issues Diversity and Inclusion

Russell Hepple

Professor · University of Florida

Russell Hepple's lab examines the mechanisms causing muscle atrophy and dysfunction with aging.

Aging Cancer Cachexia Mitochondria Muscle Atrophy Neuromuscular Junction

Jonathan Wilson

CEO · Soul Systems

Inspiring & leading edge content how to lead large-scale transformation, drawn from life and work among tribes, warlords and executives.

Leadership Organizational Soul Collaboration Team Purpose

Robert Carter

Co-Founder & VP Product · ExpertFile

Experienced entrepreneur and marketer, helping organizations build stronger first impressions and generate higher quality conversations.

Reputation Management Brand Development Marketing Communications Expertise Marketing Market Research

Bern Grush

Strategy | Vice President Innovation · Grush Niles Strategic | PayBySky

Transportation innovator, writer, speaker. Deployment and social policy: automated vehicles, parking, mobility as a service, & road tolling.

Autonomous Vehicles Self-driving cars Driverless cars Parking Reform Road Tolling

Isabelle Lynch

Curator · Middlebrook Prize Winners

Isabelle Lynch has worked at McGill University, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Justina M. Barnicke Gallery

Art History Contemporary Art Philosophy Visual Arts Research

Kelly Grindrod

Assistant Professor, School of Pharmacy · University of Waterloo

Kelly Grindrod's areas of expertise include medication use, digital health technology and pharmacy education

Pharmacy Education Digital Health Technology Medication Use

Dawn Bazely

Professor, Department of Biology · York University

#YorkU Biology professor. Collaborative, interdisciplinary researcher & award-winning teacher. Past #YorkU Sustainability Inst Director.

Animal Behaviour Arctic Affairs Climate Change Curriculum Design & Development Ecology

Linda Godel

Partner, Business Law Group · Torkin Manes LLP

Extensive experience advising charities and not-for-profit organizations — Chair of the firm’s Not-for-Profit & Charities Law Practice Group

Directors' Duties of Not For Profits and Charities Mergers of Not For Profit and Charities Governance of Not for Profits and Charities Charities Not for Profits