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Dr. Karine Pigeon

Postdoctoral Fellow | University of Northern British Columbia & Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative

landscape ecology, bears, recreation ecology, climate change, humans co-existing with wildlife, restoration ecology

Deri Latimer

CEO | Positivity Speaking

Mental health, resilience, well-being, positive workplace culture, positivity

Cheryl Stephens

Plain Language Consultant | Plain Language Wizardry.

Plain language, Plain language writing, Plain English, Effective communication, Clarity, Legal writing, Clear communication, Cancer survivor

Dr. Ashleigh Weeden

Rural Futurist & Researcher | Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives - Ontario Office

rural Canada, innovation, economic development, rural policy, rural development, rural urban dynamics, future of rural Canada, broadband in rural communities, inclusive economies, politics, energy policy, evidence-based policy, infrastructure

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Elizabeth Croft

Associate Dean, Education and Professional Development, Faculty of Applied Science; Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Director, Collaborative Advanced Robotics and Intelligent Systems Laboratory | University of British Columbia

Professor Croft's research investigates how robotic systems can operate efficiently and effectively in partnership with people