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Prof. Jena McGill

Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law - Common Law Section | University of Ottawa

Focused on research related to human rights and equality

Bukola Ojemakinde

Founder | Ladies in the Family Foundation

Immigrant women, social issues, social wellness, belonging, Black seniors

Dr. Stephanie Yanow

Associate Professor in Global Health, School of Public Health | University of Alberta

Malaria, Vaccines, Molecular Diagnostic Tests, Immune Response, Vaccine Development

Padina Pezeshki

VP Strategy and Operations | OPTT Inc.

Medical technology, medical device, biomedical engineering, translational research, mental health, mental health therapy, digital health, biomedical health

Dr. Melanee Thomas

Professor, Department of Political Science | University of Calgary

Canadian politics, Gender and politics, Elections, Voter behaviour, Political engagement, Public opinion and policy