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Cheryl Stephens

Plain Language Consultant | Plain Language Wizardry.

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

Anu Bidani

CEO & Founder | Stem Minds Corp

Anu is an innovator, leader, and an entrepreneur with solid experience as a corporate executive. She knows what it takes to thrive and transition from a corporate leadership role to an entrepreneur with grit.

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Stella Lord

Activist | Independent

Researcher, Educator, Organizer, Advocate

Sheryl Staub-French

Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering | The University of British Columbia

Associate Professor and Goldcorp Professor for Women in Engineering at the University of British Columbia

Dr. Tammara Soma

Assistant Professor, Simon Fraser University and Research Director | Food Systems Lab

Food waste, food systems, food security, sustainable urban systems, urban planning, Indonesia