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Fatimah Tuggar

Artist & Assistant Professor of Contemporary Issues of Representation | OCAD University

artist working with technology as both medium and subject to address issues of social and environmental justice

Despina Zanganas

Realtor, I am Despina Real Estate | Co-Founder | Lean In Canada

Real estate, women buying real estate, home renovations, real estate networking, community building, women’s leadership, women's empowerment, women's networking, Lean In

Allison Stocks

Fisheries Improvement Officer | Yayasan Masyarakat Dan Perikanan Indonesia

Marine biology, marine conservation, sustainable fisheries and seafood, marine debris, small-scale fisheries, coastal resources

Mary Houle

Speech language pathologist | pronounced.ca

Voice therapy, accent reduction, accent modification, public speaking, presentation

Julia Hanigsberg

President and CEO | Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Champion for children and youth with disabilities & healthcare CEO. Expert speaker and leader on diversity, innovation and inclusion.