Tim Draimin
Executive Director, Social Innovation Generation (SiG) National · Social Innovation Generation (SiG)
SiG tackles social & ecological challenges by creating a culture of social innovation that develops entrepreneurship for the common good
Social Innovation and Finance Social Enterprise Social Finance Cooperatives and Economic Development Social Entrepreneurship
Allyson Hewitt
Director, SiG@MaRS and Director, Social Entrepreneurship · MaRS Discovery District
Creating the conditions that expand the realm of entrepreneurship so it incorporates a strong social component is what SiG@MaRS achieves
Social Innovation Social Finance Nonprofit Management Fundraising Social Enterprise
Dr. Ilse Treurnicht
CEO · MaRS
This extraordinary CEO and Rhodes Scholar leads an organization dedicated to developing the next generation of Canadian growth companies
Venture Capital Management Advanced Technologies Emerging Technologies Entrepreneurship & Innovation Innovation & Economic Development
Stephen Huddart
President and CEO – The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation · Social Innovation Generation
Best job in the world! Improving the present and renewing the future of all our communities with empowering social innovation initiatives
Social Innovation Non-Profit and Leadership Social Finance Social Innovation and Resilience
Vickie Cammack
Social Innovator and Care Activist · A Good Life Consulting
Vickie Cammack is the Founder of Tyze Personal Networks that helps people to care as a network
Social Innovation Social Entrepreneurship Public Speaking Community Development Caregiving
Dr. Frances Westley
JW McConnell Chair in Social Innovation, University of Waterloo · Social Innovation Generation
Putting the SOCIAL in change is the JW McConnell Chair in Social Innovation at SiG@Waterloo, which builds capacity for social innovation
Sustainable Development Social Innovation Social Finance Engagement and Social Change Social Innovation and Resilience
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
Al Etmanski
President and Co-Founder – Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) · Social Innovation Generation
No money will change hands, but you are sure to profit from the social innovation wisdom of Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network's Co-Founder
Social Finance Social Entrepreneurship Human Rights
Byron Mouton
Director of URBANbuild, Lacey Senior Professor of Practice - Architecture · Tulane University
Byron Mouton is an expert in the areas of architecture, construction and collaborative planning approaches.
Social Innovation Collaborative Planning Architecture Construction Social Entrepreneurship
Cheryl Rose
Director, Partnerships and Projects for SiG@Waterloo · Social Innovation Generation
SiG@Waterloo's Director of Partnerships is enthusiastic about civic engagement and developing community-based social innovation initiatives
Social Innovation Social Finance Entrepreneurship and Community Development Leadership for Social Innovation Enhancing Individual and Organizational Resilience
Madhu Viswanathan, Ph.D.
Professor of Marketing, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Director, D.K. Kim Foundation Business for Good Program
Sustainability Subsistence Marketplaces Marketing Research Methods and Measurement
Zachary Neal
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Zachary Neal is an expert in cities & neighborhoods, political & transportation networks, and measurement & analysis of social networks.
Public schools Social Networks Transportation Networks Networks Cities
Frank Barrett, Ph.D.
Doctoral Faculty - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
Creating learning organizations; improvisation and sustainability in organizations; appreciative inquiry as a positive mode of action.
Appreciative Inquiry Improvisation and Organizational Innovation Organizational Learning Spiritual Development Social Impact of Information Technology
Sandra Kauanui, Ph.D.
Expert in entrepreneurship and business management · Florida Gulf Coast University
Sandra Kauanui helps the entrepreneurial-minded build businesses, generate revenue and earn degrees.
Organizational Behavior & Culture Seed-stage investing Entrepreneurial Brand & Product Management Entrepreneurship & Community Innovation Venture Capital and Angel Capital
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
Andy Hogue
Associate Dean for Engaged Learning · Baylor University
Facilitates students and faculty programs in undergraduate research, civic engagement, global involvement, internships and major fellowship.
Philanthrophy Community Service Learning Grant Writing and Management Philanthropy and Non-Profits Grant Funding
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
Chris MM Gordon
Director · CEO Irish Social Enterprise Network, MC
Chris Gordon; a starter, business and social entrepreneur
Social Enterprise Cooperative Social Innovation
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
Judith Stevens-Long, Ph.D.
Faculty Emerit - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
Fielding Faculty Emerita, organizational consultant, professor and administrator
Adult Development Graduate Level Writing Human Development Adult Learning Personality Development