Alex Gill

Alex Gill is a Contract Lecturer in the Department of Politics & Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University and a social entrepreneur leading Mendicant Group, a global consulting agency addressing social issues across 12 countries. He specializes in fostering innovation in areas like foster care reform, youth entrepreneurship, and community mental health.

Education includes an MA in Communications Studies (University of Windsor), a BA in Political Science and Canadian History (Carleton University), and postgraduate certificates from the Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) and Schulich School of Business (York University). He participated in Stanford University’s Nonprofit Leaders’ program (2014) and co-founded Ryerson’s SocialVentures Incubator.

Research interests focus on social entrepreneurship, advocacy, and transformative approaches to societal challenges. Notable roles include moderating the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance since 2010 and being named Social Innovator in Residence (2014). His work bridges academia and practice through global consultancy and educational initiatives.