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Rachel Pulfer

Executive Director | Journalists for Human Rights

Media development, Human rights, Press freedom, Strengthening media for democracy, Women's rights, Freedom of expression, Journalism

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Dr. Krishana Sankar

Science Advisor, PhD

Dr. Krishana Sankar is a Biological Scientist and Science Communicator. She received her PhD from the University of Toronto, in the Faculty of Medicine, with a concentration in Molecular, Cellular Biology & Human Physiology. Dr. Sankar is a sought after science communicator and keynote speaker. She is currently the Scientific Liaison and Community Partnerships lead for an anti-misinformation campaign called ScienceUpFirst. She is also a science communication lead for COVID-19 Resources Canada, where she leads a kitchen table style COVID-19 discussions series. She also serves as an expert for COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Q&A sessions. Dr. Sankar is also an immigrant woman of colour, originally from Guyana, South America. She is currently lending her expertise to her home country during the COVID-19 pandemic via panels, talks & discussions around misinformation and the COVID-19 vaccines.

Amy Mazowita

PhD Candidate/Doctoral Researcher | Concordia University

mental health advocacy, social media, comics and graphic narratives, mental health representation, self care, community-based care, mental health communities on social media, mental health communities on Instagram, mental health resources

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Elizabeth Croft

Associate Dean, Education and Professional Development, Faculty of Applied Science; Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Director, Collaborative Advanced Robotics and Intelligent Systems Laboratory | University of British Columbia

Professor Croft's research investigates how robotic systems can operate efficiently and effectively in partnership with people

Isabelle Perreault

CEO and Founder of Differly, focused on growth and innovation. | Differly Inc.

I am an entrepreneur, an expert in technology, entrepreneurship, small business strategies, customer experience and innovation. I have dedicated my career to helping leaders and organizations become more competitive in a digital economy. Mother of three daugthers, ex competitive boxer, Board Chair of the Youth Services Bureau Foundation of Ottawa. Go to Market coach and mentor to several startup incubators.