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Lana Wells is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Social Work and holds the Brenda Strafford Chair in the Prevention of Domestic Violence. As Founder/Director of Shift: Primary Prevention Research Hub and Research Fellow at the School of Public Policy, she specializes in preventing gender-based violence through systems change, policy innovation, and community engagement. Key research areas: Gender equity, Indigenous sovereignty, AI ethics for social work, and male allyship in violence prevention Led over $11M in research funding and 22.5M+ in prevention initiatives 2023 Killam Professor Award recipient Recent publications focus on AI applications for violence prevention, gamification in male engagement, and rural/small-town violence reduction strategies. Her work spans interdisciplinary collaborations with public health agencies, Indigenous communities, and international organizations. Major projects: Alberta's Primary Prevention Playbook, Strong Women's Circle with Indigenous communities, ConnectED Parents virtual intervention Active in policy advisory roles for governments and NGOs Scientific awards include: 2023 Killam Annual Professor Award 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal 2019 Alberta Inspiration Award 2015 & 2013 Carthy Foundation Leadership Awards 2012 School of Public Policy Fellowship As a graduate supervisor in Social Work and Public Policy, she develops prevention workforce capacity through Shifttolearn.com. Current initiatives include data-driven dashboards for real-time violence prevention and cultural transformation in male-dominated institutions.

• Gender-Based Violence Prevention
• Social Policy and Legislation
• Systems Change and Organizational Culture
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Abdi Aidid is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law , teaching Civil Procedure and First Year: Tort Law . He is also a Visiting Associate Professor at Yale Law School (2024–2025) and a Faculty Affiliate at the Centre for Ethics and the Future of Law Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of law and artificial intelligence. Education: LL.M, University of Toronto J.D., Yale Law School B.A., University of Toronto His research explores access to justice , legal ethics , and the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning in legal systems. He has published extensively on topics including AI regulation, procedural fairness, and the ethical challenges of integrating technology into legal practice. Recent publications span juridification , human-computer labor division , and generative AI in legal contexts, reflecting his focus on the convergence of law, ethics, and technology. His work has been recognized with awards such as the PROSE Award and a Donner Prize nomination. Scientific Awards: PROSE Award (Association of American Publishers) The Donner Prize (finalist)

• Law
• Access to Justice
• Civil Procedure
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Stephen Brown is a Full Professor at the School of Political Studies , part of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa . His research focuses on democracy, democratization, conflict, foreign aid, and LGBT rights, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and Mongolia. He also analyzes Canadian foreign aid policies under recent governments. Email: brown@uottawa.ca Office: 613-562-5800 (1896) Languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese His work bridges international development, political science, and human rights, examining how foreign aid intersects with democratic ownership, gender equality, and conflict resolution. Recent publications highlight tensions between donor priorities and local contexts, as well as Canada's evolving role in global development. Key trends in his 15 most recent articles (2025–2020) include: Canadian foreign aid policy under Harper and Trudeau governments LGBTQI+ rights advocacy in Africa and Asia Impact of global crises (e.g., COVID-19) on development cooperation Political economy of extractive industries in developing economies Debates on aid effectiveness, policy coherence, and donor alignment Transitional justice and electoral conflict management in post-crisis states

• Africa
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Democracy and Democratization
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Lady Rojas Benavente is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics at Concordia University, where she has been teaching since her appointment as Assistant Professor in 1996, with promotion to Associate Professor in May 2003. Prior to joining Concordia, she served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa and as a lecturer at the Faculty of Education at The University of Western Ontario, where she taught second language methodology, French and Spanish. Dr. Rojas Benavente received her PhD in Hispanic Literature from the University Laval in 1991, following an MA in Spanish Literatures (Cum Laude, 1985) and BA in History and Spanish (1983), both from the University of Ottawa. She also holds a Diploma qualifying as a Secondary School teacher specializing in Spanish Language and Literature, Psychology and Philosophy from the National Pedagogic University of Women in Lima, Peru (Cum Laude, 1968). Her research focuses on Critical Feminism in Peruvian & Latin-American Women Writers, with special emphasis on contemporary Peruvian and Mexican narrative, drama, poetry and essay. Her work encompasses Cultural Studies and Literary and Critical Theories, Latin American History, Post-colonialism, Human Rights, Women Studies, Feminist Theories, Gender Issues, Latin America Black History, Indigenous and Minorities Studies, and Comparative Studies in Education. She has published nine books (two poetry collections and seven critical interpretations) and over 50 refereed papers in Latin American Women's literary work, particularly focusing on Peruvian and Mexican authors. Dr. Rojas Benavente's scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with themes of gender, ethnicity, and power structures in Latin American literature. Her recent publications explore the works of contemporary Peruvian women writers, examining how they address issues of violence, racism, and gender in post-independence national contexts. Her research trajectory reveals a deepening focus on decolonial perspectives, indigenous resistance, and the intersection of gender with other social categories. Hispanic Literary and Cultural Institute's Honor Diploma (2010) Publication Award from the University of New Brunswick for the Anthology, Constructing Memory: Latino-Canadian Women Writers in the New Millennium Recognition by Mouvement Desjardins in celebration of International Women's Day (2008) As president of the Society for Literary Criticism of Spanish American Women Writers' work (CCLEH), Dr. Rojas Benavente has facilitated connections between Concordia colleagues, local artists, international writers, and the Latino-Montreal community. She serves on the editorial boards of Alba de America, a literary magazine from the United States, and Voces, a Peruvian cultural magazine. Her leadership extends to organizing numerous conferences on Latin American women writers across Canada, Latin America, and Montreal, including multiple meetings of Hispano-Canadian Women Writers and events commemorating significant figures in Latin American literature.

• Critical Feminism
• Peruvian Women Writers
• Latin American Women's Literature
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Suzie Dunn is an Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University's Schulich School of Law and Acting Director of the Law & Technology Institute. She teaches Contracts, Judicial Decision-Making, Law and Technology, Intellectual Property, and Legal Ethics. Her research focuses on the intersection of gender, equality, technology, and law, particularly technology-facilitated violence, deepfakes, and digital privacy. Education: PhD candidate at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, with JD, LLM, and BA degrees. She previously served as a part-time professor at the University of Ottawa, where she taught Contracts and Law of Images, earning a 2021 teaching excellence award. Awards include the Joseph-Armand Bombardier Scholarship for PhD research and the Greenberg Prize for Feminist Research. Professional roles include advising the G7 and UN on gender-based violence in digital contexts, contributing to CIPPIC interventions in landmark Supreme Court cases (R v Jarvis, R v Downes), and serving on advisory boards for organizations like the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund. She is a Senior Fellow at CIGI, working on global projects against online gender-based violence, and co-authored a UN resolution on digital violence prevention. Her work extends to tech safety toolkits for domestic violence shelters, policy development, and international collaborations. She was called to the Ontario bar in 2016 and actively engages in public discourse on AI ethics and digital rights.

• Technology and Law
• Gender Equality
• Digital Privacy
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Netina Tan is University Scholar and Associate Professor of Political Science at McMaster University, where she conducts research on authoritarian resilience, digital technology, and political representation of women and ethnic minorities, with a focus on East and Southeast Asia. Her scholarly work has gained international recognition, with publications referenced in 24 Wikipedia pages and covered by 32 news outlets. Dr. Tan earned her PhD in Comparative Politics from the University of British Columbia, a Master's in Political Science from the University of Regina, a Master's in Southeast Asian Studies from the National University of Singapore, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology from the National University of Singapore. She was also a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto. Her research interests center on authoritarianism, democratization, and representation in Asian contexts, with particular attention to how digital technology affects political systems. She investigates how women and ethnic minorities gain political representation in authoritarian and semi-authoritarian regimes across Southeast Asia, examining electoral systems, quota mechanisms, and party strategies that either facilitate or hinder inclusion. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on democratic backsliding in Southeast Asia, especially Singapore; the relationship between digital technology and authoritarian resilience; electoral manipulation tactics in Asian contexts; and gender representation through quotas and electoral systems. Her work bridges comparative politics, gender studies, and technology studies with regional expertise in Southeast Asia. University Scholar at McMaster University Dr. Tan has advised graduate students including Cassandra Preece, with whom she has co-authored publications. Her research has attracted significant scholarly attention with hundreds of readers on academic platforms like Mendeley. She regularly contributes expert commentary to media outlets on Southeast Asian politics, particularly regarding elections in Cambodia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Her scholarly activities include directing research projects on electoral malpractice in Asia and gender equality in Myanmar politics, with recent books including 'Putting Women Up Gender Equality and Politics in Myanmar' (2024) and 'Electoral Malpractice in Asia Bending the Rules' (2023).

• Authoritarianism
• Comparative Politics
• Democratization
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Isabel Grant is a Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Allard School of Law, specializing in criminal law, with a focus on violence against women, sexual assault, homicide, and mental health law. She holds degrees from the University of Toronto, Dalhousie University, and Yale Law School, and served as a law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Estey. Her research addresses gender-based violence, disability rights, and the impact of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on legal frameworks. Grant has contributed to over 80 scholarly works and co-leads an SSHRC-funded project on sexual assault law reforms. She teaches courses on criminal law, sentencing, and mental health law. Grant’s work emphasizes feminist and disability justice perspectives, challenging systemic inequalities through litigation interventions in over 20 Supreme Court of Canada cases. Her recent scholarship critiques Bill C-7’s expansion of MAiD eligibility, arguing it entrenches ableism. Awards include the Royal Society of Canada Fellowship, UBC’s Killam Teaching Prize, and the 2025 University Killam Professor designation, UBC’s highest academic honor. Her research interests span criminal justice reform, gender and sexuality law, and the intersection of disability and legal rights. She collaborates with feminist and disability advocacy groups to shape policy and judicial outcomes. Key areas of focus include the ‘rough sex’ defense, consent frameworks, and sentencing disparities in intimate partner violence cases.

• Criminal Law
• Violence Against Women
• Sexual Assault Law
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Joanna N. Erdman is an Assistant Professor and MacBain Chair in Health Law and Policy at Dalhousie University's Schulich School of Law. Her work focuses on reproductive rights, health equity, and human rights within legal frameworks. She has extensively researched abortion law, global health policies, and gender equality in healthcare access. Erdman's scholarship addresses intersections between law, public health, and human rights, particularly in contexts like abortion accessibility, HPV vaccine equity, and prenatal care ethics. Her research interests emphasize harm reduction strategies, evidence-based lawmaking, and transnational legal perspectives. Erdman has contributed to influential discussions on constitutionalizing abortion rights in Canada, WHO guidelines on safe abortion practices, and the implementation of CEDAW in healthcare systems. Her work often critiques legal barriers to healthcare access and advocates for policy reforms grounded in human rights principles. Erdman has collaborated with leading scholars like Rebecca J. Cook and Bernard Dickens on publications analyzing abortion law and medical ethics. Her articles frequently appear in interdisciplinary journals such as the International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics and Emory Law Journal . While no formal grants or awards are cited here, her extensive citation count (over 5,000 downloads on SSRN) underscores her impact in health law research. Erdman’s recent work includes updating global abortion policy analyses and exploring gender equality in health systems through CEDAW frameworks. She maintains an active research agenda on transnational healthcare law and its implications for marginalized communities.

• Health Law
• Reproductive Rights
• Human Rights
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Karen Mundy is a Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), cross-appointed to the Munk School of Global and Public Affairs. She holds the distinction of being a former Canada Research Chair (2002-2012) and has served as Associate Dean of Research and Innovation (2012-2014) and Director of the Comparative, International and Development Education Centre (CIDEC) at OISE (2002-2011). Dr. Mundy's research interests focus on education in the developing world , the global politics of 'education for all', educational policy and reform in Sub-Saharan Africa, and the role of civil society organizations in educational change. Her scholarly work bridges academic research with practical policy implementation, making significant contributions to both theoretical understanding and real-world educational challenges globally. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on foundational learning challenges, particularly literacy and numeracy in low-income countries, as well as responses to educational disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic. Her influential 2021 article 'Why Do We Keep Failing to Universalize Literacy?' critically examines global education architecture and challenges prominent actors like the Gates Foundation to rethink their approaches to educational reform. Two-time winner of the Bereday award for best article in the Comparative Education Review (1998, 2015) Named among Canada's 10 best educators by Time Magazine (2002) President of the Comparative and International Education Society (2014-2015) Dr. Mundy has supervised more than two dozen PhD students to completion and has received research funding from major organizations including the Gates Foundation. Her practical policy work includes serving as Chief Technical Officer at the Global Partnership for Education (2018-2022), where she led the development of strategic frameworks and built the Education Policy and Performance Team from one person to a group of 25 technical experts. She has advised numerous international organizations including the World Bank, UNESCO, UNICEF, and the Mastercard Foundation.

• Education in the developing world
• Global politics of education for all
• Educational policy and reform in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Xuan Thuy Nguyen is an Associate Professor in the Childhood and Youth Studies Program at Carleton University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on decolonial disability studies, gender, and social justice in the Global South. Currently on sabbatical leave (2023), she leads three major research projects funded by SSHRC: ENGAGE (2021-2024): Examines leadership potential of girls with disabilities through decolonial knowledge systems TDKRA (2016-2023): Challenges knowledge gaps in Vietnam through research-activism connections EDID (2020-2027): Co-investigator role in fostering inclusion across Canada, Haiti, South Africa, and Vietnam Her research portfolio demonstrates strong interdisciplinary focus across disability studies, global development, and feminist theory. Key publications address participatory visual methods, intersectionality, and decolonial approaches to disability inclusion. Scientific recognition includes 2022-2023 FASS Research Excellence Award. She mentors students in transnational social justice research and has supervised multiple MA/PhD candidates in Canada and Vietnam.

• Disability Studies
• Gender and Disability
• Global South
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Nailin Bu is an Associate Professor of International Business at the Smith School of Business, Queen's University in Canada. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the University of British Columbia (1992), and prior academic positions include Assistant Professor roles at the University of Victoria (1992–1995) and the University of British Columbia (1990–1991). Her research focuses on cross-cultural management, international human resource management, and management practices in China and the Asia-Pacific region. She has received significant funding from organizations such as the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada and CGA-Canada. Education: Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior, University of British Columbia (1992) M.Sc. in Macroeconomics and Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (1985) B.Sc. in Computer Science, Fudan University (1983) Research Interests: Dr. Bu’s research emphasizes international business strategies, cross-cultural management dynamics, and organizational behavior in China and the Asia-Pacific. Her current projects explore networking practices among Chinese managers, determinants of voluntary turnover among professionals in China, and consumer behavior in retail contexts. Her work integrates comparative studies across cultures, with a focus on managerial practices and employee-employer relationships. Funding & Grants: Dr. Bu has secured grants from prestigious bodies including SSHRC (e.g., studies on voluntary turnover and Wal-Mart’s global retail strategies) and CGA-Canada. Notable grants include SSHRC funding for projects like “Determinants of Voluntary Turnover Among Managers in China” (2002) and “Retail Globalization: The Case of Wal-Mart” (2001). These grants support her empirical research into cross-cultural management and labor dynamics. Teaching & Advising: Dr. Bu teaches courses such as “Global Leadership Across Cultures,” “Cross-Cultural Management,” and “Doing Business in the Asia-Pacific.” Her teaching focuses on practical applications of cross-cultural theories and international business strategies. While specific advisee names are not listed, her research collaborations and conference engagements suggest active mentorship in international management studies. Collaborations: Dr. Bu collaborates extensively with scholars in China and Taiwan, contributing to cross-border research networks. Her work often involves comparative analyses across East Asian and Western business contexts, reflecting her deep engagement with regional academic and professional communities.

• International Business
• Cross-Cultural Management
• Management in China and Asia-Pacific
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Catherine Higgs is a Professor in the Department of History and Sociology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus. Her research focuses on Southern Africa , Portuguese colonialism , and Atlantic World histories, with emphasis on activism , labor , political history , and women's movements . She teaches courses on African commodities, British and Portuguese colonialism, and contemporary world history. Education: PhD, MPhil, MA (Yale University); BA Honours (Queen’s University) Her research examines intersections of colonial policy , labor exploitation , and transnational activism , including works on cocoa slavery in São Tomé and Príncipe, African nuns' resistance during apartheid, and South African political figures like D.D.T. Jabavu. She has received grants from the National Humanities Center and Rockefeller Foundation . Scientific awards include the 2024 Sol T. Plaatje Translation Award for her role in publishing D.D.T. Jabavu’s travelogue. As a graduate supervisor, she mentors students in African studies and labor history. She served as Head of her department from 2015-2020 and previously taught at the University of Tennessee, University of Nebraska at Kearney, and Rollins College.

• Southern African History
• Portuguese Colonialism
• Atlantic World Studies
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Nathalie Chalifour is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law and Co-Director of the Centre for Environmental Law and Global Sustainability. Her work focuses on environmental law and policy, sustainable development, and social justice, with particular expertise in carbon taxation, climate change, constitutional law, and Indigenous environmental rights. Expertise: Domestic/International Environmental Law, Women and Environment, Environmental Justice, Sustainable Agriculture Contact: natchali@uOttawa.ca | Office: 613-562-5800 ext. 3331 Languages: French and English Research explores intersections between legal frameworks and climate action, including constitutional authority for carbon pricing, distributional impacts of environmental policies, and gender dimensions of climate policy. Recent projects analyze youth-led climate litigation under Charter equality guarantees and jurisdictional conflicts in Canadian climate federalism. Articles span environmental justice, climate litigation strategies, carbon tax constitutional challenges, and sustainable forestry tools. Notable work includes analyses of interprovincial pipeline GHG regulation, Indigenous community impacts of climate policy, and legal mechanisms for environmental rights enforcement.

• Environmental Law
• Climate Change Policy
• Sustainable Development
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Dr. Megan MacKenzie is a Professor and Simons Chair in International Law and Human Security at Simon Fraser University’s School for International Studies. She holds a D.Phil. from the University of Alberta, an M.A. from the University of Saskatchewan, and a B.A. from the University of Regina. Her research focuses on gender and war, military culture, and post-conflict reconstruction. She is internationally recognized for work on military sexual violence, systemic discrimination in militaries, and feminist critiques of security studies. Key contributions include Good Soldiers Don’t Rape (2023) and co-editing Feminist Solutions to Ending War (2021). MacKenzie is co-Director of the Research Network on Women, Peace and Security, advancing gendered approaches to conflict and security. Her interdisciplinary work bridges academia and policy, addressing issues like racial bias in academia, equity initiatives in universities, and the intersection of gender and global health during pandemics. Recent publications analyze racial disparities in academic responses to students, implicit bias in healthcare, and institutional resistance to EDI reforms. Her advocacy extends to policy advocacy on military reform and post-conflict recovery.

• Gender and War
• Feminism and International Relations
• Military Culture
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Jordi Díez is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Guelph, affiliated with the College of Social & Applied Human Sciences. His expertise spans comparative politics, Latin American politics, environmental policy, judicial politics, and sexual minority rights. He holds a doctoral degree from the University of Toronto and has held visiting professorships at institutions including Harvard University, UC San Diego, and universities across Latin America. Research Interests : Díez's work focuses on environmental policymaking in Latin America (with a focus on Mexico's Lacandone rainforest), security and defense relations in North America, the expansion of LGBTQ+ rights in Argentina, Chile, and Mexico, and the applicability of Global North public policy theories to Latin American contexts. His current SSHRC-funded projects examine judicial politics in Latin American constitutional courts and the judicialization of abortion rights. Teaching : He teaches courses ranging from introductory comparative politics to advanced judicial politics and Latin American politics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His pedagogical approach integrates digital media's impact on public opinion and social movements. Grants & Projects : He leads SSHRC-funded research on Latin America’s constitutional courts and LGBTQ+ rights expansion. Past collaborations include a co-edited volume on globalization and environmental degradation in the Global South (Broadview Press). Awards : While no specific prizes are listed, his work has received consistent federal research funding, including SSHRC grants for comparative judicial studies and LGBTQ+ policy research. Labs/Teams : Collaborates with global networks including experts from the Americas and Europe on comparative public policy and judicial behavior studies.

• Comparative Politics
• Latin American Politics
• Environmental Politics
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