Laura Dickson
Executive Director · Women in Need Society
Non-profit leader, Social Entrepreneur and Social Justice Advocate
Social Enterprise Women & Nonprofit Retail - Thrift Poverty Alleviation Social Services
Luvvie Ajayi
Digital Strategist · The Red Pump Project
Award-winning writer, humorist and social media strategist
Social Media Blogging Branding
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
Deborah Kurrasch
Associate Professor, Department of Medical Genetics · University of Calgary
Kurrasch’s research is focused on genetic programs that govern hypothalamic development using both mice and zebrafish as model organisms.
Molecular Biology Developmental Biology Pharmacology Neuroscience Genetics
Fiachra Ó Comhraí
Founder · PipelineCheck.com
Supercharge your B2B sales team with secrets from salesforce.com and other successful startups.
Marketing Strategy Gamification Sales B2b Sales Startup
Jodi McDavid
Owner · McDavid Brodie Consulting
Public sector folklorist with experience in non-profits, higher education, museums and archives.
Folklore Cultural Practices University-Community Engagement Initiation Hazing
Bernadette Wright
Director of Research & Evaluation · Meaningful Evidence, LLC
Consulting, writing, and speaking to help non-profits to use program evaluation to increase their success
Data Analysis and Interpretation Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods Program Evaluation Logic Models Evaluation of Change Programs in Private and Non-Profit Organizations
Janet Austin
Chief Executive Officer · YWCA Metro Vancouver
Janet Austin is responsible for one of BC’s largest and most diversified non-profits
Non-Profit Leadership Social Housing Transition Housing Homeless Shelters Group Homes
Jill Becker
Founder and CEO · 02139 Inc
Dr. Jill Becker is an expert in maximizing value for high growth technology companies, start-ups & non profits.
Materials and Nanotechnology Strategic Partnerships High Growth Technology Business Development Global Account Management
Shane Engelken
Develoment Officer · Northwestern Foundation, Inc.
Nonprofit development & consulting
Business Developement
Rayid Ghani
Distinguished Career Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Rayid Ghani is a reformed computer scientist who wants to increase the use of large-scale Machine Learning in solving large public policy.
Predictive Analytics Machine Learning Ethics Public Policy Information Systems
Wayne Roberts
principal · Will Work for Food Policy
engaging speaker; expert on food issues ; connects local food, jobs, health and environment
Local Food Production Sustainable Food Green Jobs Food Charters Community Organizing & Development
Jim Hayhurst
CEO · Pretio Interactive
Jim Hayhurst has been active in the Victoria technology sector as an investor, advisor and entrepreneur since 2005.
James Cortese
Director, Clean Tech Practice · Zeno Group
Corporate communications for clean tech, biotech and high tech
Content Development Media Relations Public Relations Storytelling Social Media Development
Jeremy C Wilson
Founder · The Education Matters Project
JeremyCWilson.com, Northwestern JD/MBA, Stanford Alum, MLT Alum
Entrepreneur Social Media Team Building Fundraising Product Development
Becky Livingston
President and Founder · Royal Apple Marketing
Social media evangelist. Marketing and tech geek. Author. Speaker.
Social Media Marketing Digital Marketing Online Advertising Google Adwords
Sina Zare, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, College of Business Administration · Loyola Marymount University
Decision-Making Models and Methods Supply Chain Strategy Behavioral Operations Management Service Operations Management
Suzanne Grant
CEO · Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATAAlliance)
Suzanne Grant draws upon 30 years leadership experience, including a background in traversing emerging medical technology
Canadian Military Engineering International Entrepreneurship Corporate Leadership Emerging Medical Technology Philanthropy Leadership
Steve Metraux
Associate Professor, Biden School of Public Policy and Administration; Director Center for Community Research & Service · University of Delaware
Prof. Metraux has over two decades of experience with research and policy work on homelessness, affordable housing and eviction.
Homelessness Housing Affordabiilty Veteran Homelessness Affordable Housing Eviction
Sherry Truhlar
President · Red Apple Auctions
Benefit auctioneer & mentor to PTA Moms and savvy volunteers planning school auctions & charity auctions that raise MORE money.
Charity Auctions School Auctions Benefit Auctions Fundraisers Fundraising