Iglika Ivanova
Senior Economist and Public Interest Researcher · Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives - BC Office
Iglika Ivanova is Senior Economist and Public Interest Researcher at the BC Office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
Poverty Labour Economics Income Distribution Income Inequality Living Wage Policies
David Figlio
Gordon Fyfe Professor of Economics and Education · University of Rochester
Figlio is an expert on educational, public, and social policy, including the link between health and education.
Vouchers School Choice Community Engagement Teaching K-12 Education
Christopher Kaczor
Professor of Philosophy · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Bioethics Ethics Positive Psychology & Spirituality Catholic Church
Lori Wilkinson
Professor of Sociology · University of Manitoba
Professor of Sociology, specializing in immigration and refugee studies and survey methods
Research Methods Race and Ethnic Relations Settlement Integration Youth and School-To-Work Transitions
Ruben Martinez
Professor of Sociology and Director of the Julian Samora Research Institute · Michigan State University
Ruben Martinez is an expert in race and ethnic relations, education of ethnic minorities, and environmental justice.
Race in America Institutional Change Ethnic Minorities Diversity Leadership Latinx Voting Habits
Mical Raz
Charles E. and Dale L. Phelps Professor in Public Policy and Health · University of Rochester
Author of "What's Wrong with the Poor? Psychiatry, Race and the War on Poverty."
Foster Care and Adoptions Child Welfare Psychiatry Education Policy Race Culture and Ethnicity
Dorinda Carter Andrews
Chairperson and Professor · Michigan State University
Her research is broadly focused on racial justice and educational equity.
Program Development Curriculum Development Higher Education Community Outreach Program Evaluation
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
David Primo
Ani and Mark Gabrellian Professor, Professor of Political Science and Business Administration · University of Rochester
An expert in American politics; campaign finance; corporate political strategy, social responsibility & fiscal policy; & airline industry.
Airline Industry Airline Business Election Law Federal Tax Policy Political Gridlock
Martha Jackman
Professor, Faculty of Law, Common Law Section · University of Ottawa
Martha Jackman specializes in constitutional law, with a particular focus on issues relating to women and other marginalized groups
Constitutional Law Charter of Rights Women Marginalized Groups Access to Health Care
Dawn Bowdish
Associate Professor, Pathology and Molecular Medicine · McMaster University
Understanding why changes in immunity that occur with age and how this predisposes us to infection and chronic inflammatory diseases.
Immunology Microbiome Immunosenescence Aging Immune System Pneumonia
LeaAnne DeRigne, MSW, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · Florida Atlantic University
LeaAnne DeRigne's area of research expertise is in paid sick leave, flexible work, vacation time, and pensions.
vacation time Pensions Health Care Policy Labor Market Participation Sick Leave
Tanya Rhodes Smith
Instructor in Residence and Director, Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work · University of Connecticut
Tanya Rhodes Smith specializes in policy development, nonprofit administration, voter engagement and legislative advocacy.
Social Work Education Nonpartisan Voter Registration Electoral Participation Social Workers in Elected Office Voter Registration, Education and Outreach in Community Agencies
Christine Saulnier
Nova Scotia Director · Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Christine Saulnier serves as the Nova Scotia director for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
Research Women and Politics Canadian Public Policy Social Policy Antipoverty
Bonnie Brayton
National Executive Director · DisAbled Women's Network (DAWN) Canada
Ms. Brayton is a strong leader in both the feminist and disability movements
Public Speaking Fundraising Event Planning Civil Rights Education
Kara Santokie
Director · Toronto Women's City Alliance
Kara Santokie, PhD, does policy analysis and works to increase civic engagement among women in Toronto.
International Relations Human Rights International Development Project Management Policy Analysis
Shobha Gurung
Professor of Sociology · Southern Utah University
Specializes in gender and labor, comparative family and community, migration, globalization, and transnationalism, and civic engagement.
Global Civic Citizenship Human Rights and Social Justice Gender and Labor Studies Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Community Gender and Society
Leslie Martin
Associate Professor of Sociology · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Martin specializes in urban sociology, race/ethnic relations, welfare and poverty issues.
Urban Sociology Race / Ethnic Relations Welfare and Poverty Sociology of Education Public Housing
Elizabeth Cauffman
Professor of Psychological Science, Education and Law · UC Irvine
Elizabeth Cauffman’s research addresses the intersect between adolescent development and juvenile justice.
Social Ecology Juvenile Justice Adolescent Development Mental Health Legal and Social Policy
Jacqueline Kennelly
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology · Carleton University
Professor Kennelly's work encompasses youth cultural studies, critical educational studies, urban sociology, and social movements
Youth Cultures Citizenship Democracy Social Inclusion and Exclusion Globalization and Neoliberalism