Hilary Black
Chief Advocacy Officer · Canopy Growth
Hilary has been serving patients for over 20 years and is committed to breaking down barriers to access medical cannabis for all.
Corporate Social Responsbility Social Justice Patient Advocacy Diversity and Inclusion Medical Cannabis
Meredith David, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Marketing · Baylor University
Expert in innovative marketing strategies, including emerging technologies & the psychological impact of social media platforms
Consumer Preferences & Behavior Strategic Management & Marketing Smartphone Use & Well-Being
Imogen Coe
Dean, Faculty of Science · Ryerson University
Dr Imogen R. Coe is a scientist who is internationally recognized for her advocacy in promoting equity & diversity in science in Canada
Science Education Women in STEM Membrane Protein Cell Biology Membrane Protein Cell Biochemistry Clinical Research
Tiffany Gooch
Public Affairs Consultant · Enterprise
Tiffany is a government relations, political organization, and communications professional based in Toronto.
Government Relations & Public Affairs Diversity & Inclusion Women & Leadership Political Activism
Melissa Williams
Associate Professor of Organization & Management · Emory University, Goizueta Business School
Expert on social identities (gender, race, culture, stigma) and workplace hierarchies.
Gender Wage Gap Women in the Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Evidence-Based Management Social Psychology
Simon Tam
Author | Musician | Activist · The Slants Foundation
13-time TEDx speaker & performer, and storyteller who focuses on anti-Asian racism. Founder/bassist of The Slants and The Slants Foundation.
Racism in American Music Anti-Asian Racism Marketing Strategy Transparency Civil Rights
Samantha Karlin
Founder · Empower Global
Leadership, DEI, Global Women's Issues Trainer, Podcast Host, Commentator
Leadership Development Women Diversity & Inclusion Women's rights and equality Positive Psychology
Louisa Taylor
Director · Refugee 613
Director at Refugee 613
Immigration Human Rights Diversity & Inclusion Coalition Building Refugee Resettlement
Janet Yang
SFTV Presidential Fellow and Clinical Professor · Loyola Marymount University
School of Film and Television
Film and Television Producing Film and Television Development Business of Entertainment Asian-Americans in Entertainment Asian Cinema
Taryn Allen
Associate Professor · Texas Christian University
Taryn Allen researches the educational experiences of traditionally under-represented students, particularly Latino, in higher education.
Qualitative Research Methods Inclusion in Higher Education Diversity in Higher Education Equity in Higher Education Higher Education Leadership
Carolyn Harris
Historian, Author, Royal Commentator, Instructor, University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies · www.royalhistorian.com
Author of Magna Carta and Its Gifts to Canada,Queenship &Revolution in Early Modern Europe and Raising Royalty:1000 Years of Royal Parenting
History Royalty Monarchy Queen Elizabeth II Europe
Hoda Heidari
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Hoda Heidari is broadly interested in the Ethical and Societal Aspects of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Elections Fairness and Accountability Artificial Intelligence Ethics Machine Learning
Eric Wood
Director of the TCU Counseling & Mental Health Center · Texas Christian University
Dr. Wood is the director of one of the leading institutions in the field of college counseling,
Student Mental Health College Mental Health Counseling Psychology Counseling and Administration Higher Education
Philip Patston
Managing Director · Diversity New Zealand Ltd
Leading diversity, creating change
Strategy Diversity Leadership Social Change Executive Mentoring
Lisa F. Clark
Research Associate · University of Saskatchewan
Political Scientist researching food politics and food policy
Food Agriculture & Environment Public Policy Analysis Governance & Regulation Innovation Food Safety and Security
Daniel Peppe, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Graduate Program Director Department of Geosciences · Baylor University
Bio-geoscientist with expertise in plant & animals' response to climate change using the study of sedimentary systems & paleoecology
Climate in Paleontology Geology Paleoecology
Noriko Sato Ward, MBA
Instructor, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Assistant Director, D.K. Kim Foundation Business for Good Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Marketing Business for Good
Michael Davis
Professor, Associate Chair for Graduate Studies, Biomedical Engineering · Georgia Tech - COE
Michael Davis researches cardiac regeneration and preservation.
Stem Cell Therapy Cardiac Regeneration
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
Karen Horwood
Senior Lecturer · Leeds Beckett
Karen Horwood's research focuses on women and planning.
Urban Governance Feminism Diversity Town Planning