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Melissa Kennedy

Writer and Content Creator | Self-Employed/Solopreneur

electronics technology, systems design, transgender advocacy, transgender support group facilitation, grant writing

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Peggy Cooke

Abortion Rights Advocate

Feminist blogger and activist with a decade of administrative and advocacy experience in reproductive rights.

Shari Graydon

Founder & Catalyst | Informed Opinions

Author, advocate, speaker focused on the portrayal & representation of women in the media, importance of diverse perspectives to democracy

Joyce Lim

Founder and President | Sprout Collection

Entrepreneur, Retail, e-Commerce, Sustainability, Sustainable Fashion, Maternity, Legal, Pension Law, Corporate Law

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Dr. Connie Russell

Professor | Lakehead University

Author, researcher, teacher with expertise in environmental and social justice education