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Shawn Hewat

Co-founder & CEO | Wavy

virtual experiences, virtual experiences for corporate teams, employee engagement, remote work, future of work, company culture, remote company culture, hybrid work, Zoom fatigue, virtual events

Dr. Francesca Kerton

Professor, Department of Chemistry | Memorial University of Newfoundland

Chemistry, sustainable development, environmentally friendly materials, energy efficiency, green chemistry, carbon dioxide, plastics, catalysis, green solvents

Rona Birenbaum

Founder and President | Caring for Clients

Personal Finance Expert, Entrepreneur, Working Mom

Dr. Andria Bianchi

Bioethicist | University of Toronto and University Health Network

Bioethics, Ethics, Sexual autonomy, Dementia, Decision-making, Personal identity, Disability ethics

Cheryl Stephens

Plain Language Consultant | Plain Language Wizardry.

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