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Dr. Angela Carter

Associate Professor, Department of Political Science (cross-appointed to the Department of Geography) | Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador & Senior Associate, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

Climate emergency, climate crisis, environmental politics, environmental policy, politics and policy of climate change, oil and gas, fossil fuels

Dr. Sara Harris

Professor of Teaching, Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences | University of British Columbia

Sara Harris's current research explores how people learn climate science.

Dr. Nothabo Ncube

Inspirational speaker, coach and mentor | Dr. Thabo Empowerment Media

empowering women and girls, empowerment, culture shift, overcoming adversity, transcending circumstances, inspirational speaking, coaching, mentoring

Monique Jilesen

Partner, Litigation | Lenczner Slaght

Monique is a seasoned litigator specializing in commercial disputes. Recognized as one of Canada’s top 50 trial lawyers, she has an enviable record of success at trials. She is also admired by her peers and judges for her advocacy talents, earning the prestigious Douglas K. Laidlaw Medal for Excellence in Advocacy for 2017.

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Laura Dickson

Director, Family & Volunteer Services | Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta

Non-profit leader, Social Entrepreneur and Social Justice Advocate