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Velma Morgan

Teacher and Chair | Operation Black Vote Canada

Politics, government, public policy, women in politics, Black community civic engagement, cultural and gender inclusion in government, education, representation, inclusion

Kassandra Neranjan

Gender Justice Advocate and Intersectional Feminist Researcher | McGill University JD/BCL Candidate

gender, gender justice, intersectional feminism, feminist policymaking, international relations, global affairs, refugee, Rohingya, gender and conflict

Gillian Hnatiw

Principal | Gillian Hnatiw & Co.

law, sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, gender-based violence, gender diversity, gender discrimination, cyber violence, feminist issues, women in law, privacy

Dr. Ferrukh Faruqui

Physician and Lecturer | University of Ottawa

Medicine, medical ethics, well-being of physicians, physician suicide, geopolitical issues involving Islam, women's and girl's rights, Islam and women

Dr. Annalijn Conklin

Assistant Professor | University of British Columbia

Social determinants of health, Social policy, Food and nutrition, Obesity, Gender, Gender and health, Social influences on men and women in health, Economic influences on diet quality and obesity, Chronic disease management