Peggy Cooke
Social Media Coordinator · Women Help Women: SASS
Feminist abortion activist with over a decade of administrative and advocacy experience in reproductive rights.
Abortion Social Justice Feminism Abortion in Canada Reproductive Health
Jennifer Andrews
Professor, Department of English · University of New Brunswick
Jennifer Andrews’s areas of interest include nineteenth- and twentieth-century English-Canadian and American literature
Nineteenth and Twentieth Century English-Canadian and American Literature Native North American Literature Literary Theory Border Studies Cultural Studies
Noralee Bradley
Partner, Corporate · Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Advisor to Public and Private Companies on M&A takeovers, Financings and Restructurings, particularly in the Energy Sector.
Corporate Finance and Securities Corporate Governance Mergers and Acquisitions Takeover Bids Plans of Arrangement
Susan Prentice
Professor · University of Manitoba
Professor Prentice's primary specialization is contemporary and historical childcare policy and advocacy
Social Inequality Social Change Systemic Discrimination Historical Sociology Childcare Policy
Jula Hughes
Dean · Lakehead University
Professor Hughes researches in the areas of criminal law, comparative constitutional law and judicial ethics
Criminal Law Comparative Constitutional Law Judicial Ethics Labour Law Jurisprudence
Leslie Kern
Director, Women's and Gender Studies Program · Mount Allison University
Expert in urban social issues, including gentrification, gender, and inequalities.
Gentrification/Displacement Gender Cities Urban Affairs Enviromental Justice
Paul Kearley
President · Personal Best Training Solutions
When you simply MUST take action
The Road We Choose Engagement and Your Bottom Line
Maurie Cohen
Professor, Humanities · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Maurie's research is centered in the field of environmental/sustainability social science
Socio-Technical Transition Management Sustainable Consumption Sustainability Science Environmental Social Science Environmental Policy
Vianne Timmons
President and Vice-Chancellor · University of Regina
Dr. Vianne Timmons, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Regina
Community Affairs Academic Leadership Education and Educational Leadership Innovation Developmental Disability
Elliott Silverstein
Director, Government Relations, Insurance · CAA Club Group
Elliott manages and executes key elements of CAA’s provincial advocacy role, and overseeing municipal advocacy efforts.
Government Relations & Public Affairs Issues Management Legislation Policy Analysis Strategic Advocacy
Brenda Lee
Ph.D., C.Psych.(Cand.), Counsellor · University of Manitoba
Relationship and sex researcher (monogamy, infidelity, breakups, relationship maintenance, cyber/stalking); clinical therapist.
Psychology Clinical and Health Psychology Research Research Analysis Abnormal Psychology
Martha Paynter
Registered Nurse, President of the Board · Wellness Within
Access to abortion, prison abolition, criminalization and reproductive health
Health Services Management Feminist Health Advocacy Childbirth Breastfeeding Pain Management
Amy Gravino
Relationship Coach · Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services
President, A.S.C.O.T. Consulting, Autism Sexuality Advocate, Writer, International Speaker
Autism and Behavior Analysis Public Speaking Writing Blogging Sexuality
Michael Wirvin
Partner · Robinson & Cole
Michael Wirvin represents clients in transactions involving mergers, asset and stock acquisitions, and public offerings.
Cross-Border Transactions Initial Public Offerings Mergers &Acquisitions Clean Tech Private Equity
Lyndsey Butcher
Executive Director · Sexual Health Options, Resources & Education Centre
An experienced advocate working on the frontlines helping women and trans people access abortion care.
Abortion Access Abortion Rights Sexual Health Education Reproductive Rights Feminism
George Dawson
Principal · Looking Glass Group
George Dawson is an expert in business planning, opportunity identification, marketing, financial analysis, and retail consulting.
E-Commerce Retail Consulting Private Equity Management Financial Analysis Business Strategy & Planning
Heather Tarleton
Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development & Professor of Health and Human Sciences · Loyola Marymount University
Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Cancer Epidemiology Cancer Survivorship Gynecologic Cancers Minority Health
Corinne Post, PhD
The Fred J. Springer Endowed Chair in Business Leadership, Professor of Management · Villanova School of Business | Villanova University
Corinne Post, PhD, is an expert in workplace diversity with a focus in women on boards, in top management teams, and in leadership roles.
Corporate Governance Workplace Diversity Diversity & Inclusion Organization & Management Business
Tim Brodhead
Senior Fellow (SiG National) · Social Innovation Generation (SiG)
A non-profit pioneer who continues working to create a more resilient society by enhancing inclusion, sustainability, and social innovation
Philanthropy Non-Profit Management Social Innovation Social Finance Sustainability
Charles Yarish, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology · University of Connecticut
Dr. Yarish is an expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management, and commercial uses for seaweed for food, nutraceuticals, and biofuels.
Biofuel Cosmeceuticals Applied Genomics Ecology Marine Macroalgae