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Leila M. Harris is a Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC), holding dual appointments in the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) and the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice (GRSJ). She co-directs UBC’s Program on Water Governance and is affiliated with the Department of Geography and the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies. Her work focuses on environmental governance, water equity, and social justice, particularly in marginalized communities across Africa, South Asia, and Turkey. Harris’s research examines the intersection of environmental issues with inequality, gender, and ethnicity. Key projects include analyzing non-material dimensions of water insecurity (emotions, trust, belonging), water governance shifts in South Africa, Brazil, and Canada, and the socio-political impacts of emerging water testing technologies. She has led international research networks like the SSHRC-funded WaTERS program and contributed to policy briefs on water governance in Ghana, South Africa, and British Columbia. Her scholarship bridges feminist political ecology, critical development studies, and postcolonial theory. Recent work explores participatory methods, water justice in Indigenous contexts, and the human right to water. Harris has advised on water policy reforms in Canada and globally, emphasizing equity and marginalized community voices. Education: PhD (Geography), University of British Columbia (2002) Lab/Teams: Program on Water Governance, EDGES Collaborative

• Environmental Governance
• Water Policy
• Equity and Social Justice
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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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Lara Gautier is a Professor at the School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, affiliated with the Department of Management, Evaluation, and Health Policy. She holds research positions at the Centre de recherche en santé publique, InterActions, and SHERPA Institute. Her expertise lies in participatory evaluation of health services, qualitative and mixed-method research, and structural determinants of migrant health. She has led projects on intersectoral initiatives for vulnerable migrants and pandemic responses in Canada and Europe. Education: PhD in Economics (Université de Paris, 2019), PhD in Public Health (Université de Montréal, 2019), Master's in Health Economics (Université Paris-Dauphine, 2010), and Political Science diploma (Sciences Po Rennes). Research focuses on migrant health systems, intersectoral collaboration, and pandemic preparedness. Key projects include evaluations of health services for precarious migrants and climate change impacts on temporary agricultural workers. She has secured grants from Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Fond de Recherche du Québec. Awards include the Governor General's Gold Medal (2020) and ADESAQ Best Thesis Award (2020). She supervises Master's and PhD students in public health, health administration, and pharmacy programs. Active on international editorial boards (PLOS Global Public Health, Journal of Migration and Health). Leadership roles include co-chairing the Intersectoral Research Colloquium and serving on Université de Montréal's Indigenous Affairs committee. Her work emphasizes culturally responsive evaluation methodologies and health equity in crisis contexts.

• Public Health
• Health Policy
• Migrant Health
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Dr. A. Haroon Akram-Lodhi is a Professor of Economics, Global Justice, and Development at Trent University, Canada. He holds adjunct or visiting roles at institutions including SOAS, University of London, Emory University, and York University. His research focuses on agrarian political economy, feminist development economics, and sustainable rural livelihoods in the Global South. He has contributed to prominent works like the Handbook of Critical Agrarian Studies and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Development Studies . Awards include the 2015 Trent University Distinguished Research Award and multiple Merit Awards. He advises UN agencies on gender, poverty, and rural development. His teaching emphasizes global inequality, smallholder communities, and gender policy. Education: B.A. (SOAS, London), M.Phil. (Cambridge), Ph.D. (Manitoba) Research Interests: Agrarian political economy, gender and economic policy, political ecology, and food systems analysis. He critiques neoliberal policies and advocates for food sovereignty frameworks. Recent work addresses the impact of global crises (e.g., Ukraine war) on food systems and youth engagement in farming. Awards: Trent University Distinguished Research Award (2015), Merit Award for Research (2008, 2010, 2013, 2018) Advisory Roles: UN Capital Development Fund, UN Environment Programme, UN Women. His interdisciplinary approach bridges academic and activist networks, emphasizing policy relevance and grassroots perspectives.

• Agrarian political economy
• Feminist development economics
• Peasant economics
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Corinne Wallace is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster University , with research expertise at the intersection of water security, climate change, public health, and gender equity. Her work spans both technical engineering analysis and community-engaged studies, particularly focusing on marginalized populations in Canada, East Africa, and South America. Dr. Wallace's research interests include: Water-Health Nexus Climate Change Impacts on Disease Gender Equity in Water Access Indigenous Water Governance Mosquito-Borne Disease Modeling Rainwater Harvesting Systems Her publication trends show increasing focus on climate-health interactions (2025), gender-water linkages (2024), and machine learning applications for water quality analysis (2025). She employs mixed-methods approaches and works closely with First Nations communities and international development organizations. Dr. Wallace utilizes art-science communication strategies like the Virtual Water Gallery to transform water and climate knowledge dissemination. Her recent work explores EDI (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion) implementation in large research networks and conceptual frameworks for climate-water equity.

• Water Security
• Climate Change
• Public Health
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Margaret McKee is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Undergraduate and Professional Graduate Programs at the Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary's University. She holds a PhD and focuses on interdisciplinary research spanning business ethics, leadership development, sustainability integration, and workplace well-being. Her work emphasizes practical applications in healthcare, small business ethics, and educational pedagogy. Her research interests include exploring transformative leadership's impact on employee well-being, innovative service-learning approaches in business education, and advancing sustainability reporting standards in MBA programs. She has conducted studies on ethical training practices for small enterprises and systemic effects of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. Margaret's publications consistently address the intersection of organizational culture and human thriving, with notable contributions to understanding work-family conflict mitigation, healthcare worker spirituality, and the buffering effects of positive social exchanges in care settings. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with actionable strategies for improving workplace environments and educational curricula. Her articles highlight trends in sustainability accountability through GRI/PRME reporting, leadership training outcomes, and marketing social enterprises. While no specific awards are listed, her extensive academic output demonstrates sustained contributions to business ethics and organizational behavior fields. Margaret advises on institutional programs and curriculum development at Sobey School of Business, contributing to SMU's strategic academic goals. Her research teams collaborate across disciplines to address contemporary challenges in business education and management practices.

• Sustainability
• Business Ethics
• Leadership Development
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Moussa P. Blimpo is an Assistant Professor of Economic Inequality and Societies at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. He is a Faculty Affiliate at Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) and a Global Labor Organization (GLO) Fellow. His expertise spans development economics, Sub-Saharan Africa, energy policy, climate change, education economics, and digital development. He previously served as Senior Economist in the Africa Chief Economist Office at the World Bank, contributing to reports like Electricity Access in Sub-Saharan Africa (2019) and Digital Africa (2023). Education: Ph.D. in Economics (institution unspecified), M.A. in Political Science (New York University), B.Sc. in Mathematics (University of Pau). Research focuses on the interplay between energy systems, climate resilience, and economic development in Africa. Notable work includes examining the impacts of education policies, infrastructure investments, and digital technologies on socioeconomic outcomes. His recent articles analyze climate change adaptation strategies, electricity access barriers, and unintended consequences of entrepreneurship programs. Teaching includes courses on global development, applied economics, and experiential learning. No scientific awards explicitly listed, though his World Bank affiliations suggest significant institutional recognition. Active in policy research with multiple World Bank publications and collaborative projects with organizations like IZA and RISE.

• Development Economics
• Sub-Saharan Africa
• Energy Policy
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Idrissa Beogo is an Associate Professor at the School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, and Director of the Seniors' Health Equity Laboratory. His expertise spans multicultural aging, gerontology, and public health, with a focus on linguistic and cultural minorities in healthcare. He holds an MBA and PhD in International Public Health, with postdoctoral training at Laval University. Education: Ph.D. in International Public Health, National Yang-Ming University (2014) MBA, Laval University (2019) Postdoctoral Research in Nursing and Administration at Laval University (2016–2019) Advanced Technician in Nursing, National School of Public Health, Burkina Faso (2001) Research focuses on aging populations in multicultural and linguistic minority contexts, gerontotechnology, and healthcare equity. He leads studies on social capital interventions to combat isolation in long-term care facilities and has published extensively on pandemic responses, vaccine hesitancy, and migrant health. Affiliations include the Institut du Savoir Montfort, LIFE Institute, and the Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health. His work addresses systemic barriers in healthcare access for marginalized groups, with grants from CIHR, SSHRC, and Quebec's Secretariat for Canadian Relations. Current projects emphasize equitable long-term care solutions for Canada's aging population through his LESA~HEAL lab.

• Multicultural Aging
• Gerontology
• Public Health
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Sebastian Gyamfi is a Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Windsor, Canada. His work focuses on advancing mental health equity through addressing stigma, anti-Black racism, and systemic barriers in healthcare systems. He leads interdisciplinary research on mental illness stigma dynamics, implementation science for community mental health programs, and leveraging AI technologies in nursing education. Dr. Gyamfi is a key figure in designing and evaluating initiatives like the Community Homes for Opportunity (CHO) program aimed at reducing social exclusion of individuals with mental illness. His research spans multiple countries including Ghana and Canada, emphasizing global health equity. Education: PhD in Nursing (not explicitly stated, inferred from academic role) His research interests include mental health policy, racialized health disparities, and the intersection of poverty and mental health. Recent work explores the use of ChatGPT in nursing education and evaluates HIV testing policies in Ghana. He frequently collaborates with community organizations and policymakers to translate research into actionable solutions. Dr. Gyamfi has published extensively on stigma reduction frameworks, with notable contributions to the dynamic stigma theory and implementation strategies for community integration programs. His work highlights the need for culturally competent mental health interventions and evidence-based policy reforms in low-resource settings.

• Mental Health Equity
• Healthcare Policy
• Mental Illness Stigma
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Simplice Ayangma Bonoho is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences , Université de Montréal , affiliated with the Department of History and the CÉRIUM — Centre d'études et de recherches internationales . His research critically examines the intersections of public health , international relations , and colonial/imperial systems in Sub-Saharan Africa , with a focus on Central Africa and Cameroon . Key research periods : 19th–21st centuries Thematic focus : Colonial and postcolonial health policies, WHO interventions, tropical medicine, and the geopolitics of epidemics like trypanosomiasis , cholera , and COVID-19 . His recent publications analyze the World Health Organization's role in shaping health colonialism, including monographs on health governance and postcolonial health failures (1956–2000). He has presented at major conferences such as the Canadian Historical Association and Central African Studies Association , addressing topics like biopower in medical research and global health preparedness during pandemics. Scientific awards : Lombard Odier Prize (FSPI) Current projects : Research on G. Brock Chisholm’s health initiatives in Africa (1946–1953), funded by the CRSH/SSHRC . He teaches courses on African history , economic history of Africa , and international relations (HST1080, HST2080, HST3080). His work bridges historical epidemiology , health policy analysis , and critical postcolonial studies .

• Public Health
• International Relations
• African History
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Dr. Louis Volante is a Distinguished Professor at Brock University’s Faculty of Education and a Professorial Fellow at UNU-MERIT/Maastricht Graduate School of Governance. He holds a PhD from the University of Toronto, focusing on policy studies. His interdisciplinary research examines global education governance, pandemic impacts on learning outcomes, immigrant student integration, and international achievement surveys. He has received continuous SSHRC funding, including a $230,237 Insight Grant (2023-2028) analyzing pandemic effects on inequality and education. Notably, he is a two-time recipient of the R.W.B. Jackson Publication Award for outstanding journal articles. Dr. Volante’s work bridges academic and policy communities, with consultancy roles at OECD, UNESCO, and the European Commission. He has served as President of the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) and the Canadian Educational Researchers’ Association (CERA). Courses taught include graduate-level politics of education, educational leadership, and comparative education, alongside undergraduate courses on organizational learning. His research emphasizes systemic resilience, equity, and evidence-based policy. Over 150 collaborative publications span 30+ national education systems. Recent projects include cross-national analyses of pandemic recovery policies and AI’s role in assessment innovation.

• Global Governance of Education
• Education Policy and Reform
• Political Economy of Education Systems
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Dr. Christopher Cotton is a Professor of Economics at Queen's University, holding the Jarislowsky-Deutsch Chair in Economic & Financial Policy. His roles include Director of the John Deutsch Institute for the Study of Economic Policy and Research Director at Limestone Analytics. He teaches in the Department of Economics and contributes to professional programs like CPIA and MPA/PMPA. His cross-appointments include the School of Medicine's Translational Medicine Graduate Faculty. Education: PhD (2008) and MA (2007) in Economics from Cornell University; BA (Hons) in Economics from Michigan State University (2001). Research focuses on applying economic methods to public policy questions, especially education, health, and international development. Key interests include lobbying, campaign finance reform, and evidence-based policy evaluation. He leads projects analyzing pandemic economics, development programs, and donor coordination mechanisms. Advising and grants: Supervises Ph.D./M.A. students and postdocs like Frederic Tremblay. Active in SSHRC and NSERC-funded research. Collaborates on major projects including the Girls Education Challenge in Zimbabwe and Canada's pandemic modeling initiatives. Labs/teams: Directs the John Deutsch Institute and co-leads the NSERC One Society Network. Co-developed Queen's CPIA program to integrate evidence into policy and development work.

• Economic Policy
• Public Economics
• Education Policy
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Martial Dembélé is a Full Professor at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Education Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations. His research focuses on education policies, teacher training systems, and educational development in developing nations, particularly in Francophone Africa. He holds leadership roles in the UNESCO Chair in Educational Policies and Teaching Profession and is a core member of the CRIFPE research center. Education: Specialized in comparative analysis of teacher training systems Affiliations: CRIFPE (Interuniversity Research Center on Teacher Training), UNESCO Chair in Educational Policies Teaching: Oversees programs like the Master's in Education (Administration of Education) and the Microprogram in Education Administration Research Interests include school improvement processes, qualitative education planning, and global South education systems. His work examines teacher workforce management, accountability frameworks, and international policy transfer mechanisms. Recent projects analyze teacher training reforms in Burkina Faso and Mali, while addressing teacher shortages in Quebec and Sahel regions. Grant Activities include leading a $1.2M strategic research cluster (CRIFPE) and a UNESCO-funded initiative on teaching professions in developing countries. He has secured funding from FRQSC and SSHRC for comparative studies on education governance and teacher professional development. Labs/Teams: CRIFPE's interdisciplinary network of 150+ researchers across Canada and international partners. Coordinates UNESCO-linked initiatives focused on teacher education in Francophone Africa.

• School improvement processes
• Qualitative education planning
• Education policies
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Dr. Douglas Mugabe is an Assistant Professor of Resource Economics and Business Management at the University of Alberta's Augustana Faculty of Social Sciences. His work focuses on energy, environmental policy, natural resource management, and agricultural productivity. He holds a PhD in Natural Resource Economics from West Virginia University and has held prior appointments at Midlands State University, Zimbabwe, and St. Olaf College. Education: PhD in Natural Resource Economics (West Virginia University, 2012); prior academic roles include Midlands State University (Zimbabwe) and St. Olaf College. Research interests include climate change impacts, energy policy, sustainable development goals, and agricultural efficiency. His recent work examines shale gas investment strategies, environmental policy compliance in energy sectors, and disaster governance. Teaching encompasses courses like Environmental Economics, Econometrics, and Strategic Management in Agri-Food Businesses. He has received prestigious awards including the Fulbright Scholarship and membership in Gamma Sigma Delta and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies.

• Energy and Resource Economics
• Economics of Climate Change
• Environmental Policy
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Dr. Mary Asirifi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing Foundations and Science at MacEwan University. She holds a PhD in Nursing, a Master of Nursing (MN), and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of Alberta and Ghana, respectively. As a registered nurse (RN) with clinical experience in Ghana and Alberta, she has expertise in medical-surgical nursing and clinical education. Research Interests: Innovation and change in nursing education Knowledge translation across sociocultural contexts Community-based participatory action research Culturally appropriate health interventions Combating stigma in population health Recent Publications: Focus on cross-cultural nursing education reforms, pandemic response frameworks, and stigma mitigation strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa. Her work emphasizes stakeholder collaboration and cultural sensitivity. Scientific Awards: SSHRC IDG Grant (2023) CIHR Project Grant (2019) ARNET Doctoral Funding (2018) Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship (2012) Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship (2009)

• Nursing Education
• Community-Based Participatory Research
• Population Health
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