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Dr. Shannon Dea

Dean of Arts | University of Regina

Shannon Dea’s scholarship spans sex and gender, abortion rights, equity, pedagogy, academic freedom, and the history of ideas. She has a broad range of leadership experience in both community organizations and universities.

Dr. Valorie Crooks

Professor, Geography and Canada Research Chair in Health Service Geographies | Simon Fraser University

medical tourism; Canadian snowbirds; medical travel; offshore medical schools; retirement migration; health care; health services; informal caregiving; borders and travel; access to health services; health equity

Chloë Grande

Eating Disorder Speaker & Writer | Independent

eating disorder, disordered eating, mental health, lived experience, mental illness, anorexia, eating disorder recovery, trauma-informed, body image

Mena Gainpaulsingh

CEO | Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights

A seasoned fundraising professional who is passionate about connecting charities and philanthropists so they can do good, together.

Councillor Colleen James

Politician & Entrepreneur | Region of Waterloo / Divonify Incorporated

Politics, local government, women empowerment, leadership, equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, anti racism, system racism, systemic barriers, business, entrepreneurship.