Policy Experts

Jill Miller Zimon

Project DirectorThe Civic Commons

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

Michael Burt

Director, Industrial Economic TrendsThe Conference Board of Canada

And now, the weather: Find out which way the wind is blowing when it comes to forecasting trends in the industrial sectors of the economy

Karla Thorpe

Director, Leadership and Human Resources ResearchThe Conference Board of Canada

It's not always about money: Learn what it takes to not only attract and retain employees but to increase employee commitment

Justina Ray

President and Senior ScientistWildlife Conservation Society Canada

Justina Ray's research is focused on evaluating the role of shifting landscapes in biodiversity decline and/or change in forested ecosystems

Magaela Bethune

Assistant Professor of African American StudiesLoyola Marymount University

Dr. Magaela Bethune is an expert on adolescent socialization, behavior, health, & development at intersections of race, gender, & sexuality.

Mario Lefebvre

Director, Centre for Municipal StudiesThe Conference Board of Canada

City Hall 101: Find out what the latest research indicates as it relates to the economic and financial state of North American cities

Shane Vaughan

Chief Marketing OfficerBalihoo

Senior Marketing Executive - Media - Advertising - Technology

Elle Boag

Associate Professor of Applied Social PsychologyBirmingham City University

Elle Boag's research has an attachment-related basis, and covers topics that extend her PhD research on prejudice and discrimination.

Kara Bentley, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Marketing, College of Business AdministrationLoyola Marymount University

Paul Herrnson, Ph.D.

Professor of Political ScienceUniversity of Connecticut

Paul Herrnson's interests include political parties and elections, money and politics, and voting systems and election administration.