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Tanya Hayles

Founder | Black Moms Connection

Racism, anti-Black racism, diversity and inclusion, parenthood, motherhood, social justice, community building, event planning

Dr. Kara Brisson-Boivin

Director of Research | MediaSmarts

Digital sociology, Digital media literacy, Digital citizenship, Digital ethics, Evidence-based research, Online hate, Sexting, Online bullying, Young people and digital media, Inequality of access to technology

Rebeka Breder

Animal law lawyer | Breder Law

Animal law, animal rights, dangerous dogs, farmed animals, veganism

Kimberley Pickett

Principal and Creative Director | KIMBO Design

Creative Principal of award-winning design firm, KIMBO Design Inc., based in Vancouver, B.C.

Vanessa Vakharia

Educational Innovator, Founder & CEO | The Math Guru

STEM, math education, education, female entrepreneur, women in STEM, math anxiety, stereotypes, small business owner, entrepreneurship, innovation