Speakers
Christopher Bennett
Christopher Bennett is a Senior Instructor in the Department of Leadership and Organizations here at H漫画. Before joining H漫画, he worked as a Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Waterloo. From 2013鈥�2018, he completed his PhD at the University of Warwick, focusing on problems of intergenerational distributive justice as they arise in the context of climate change.
Christopher鈥檚 teaching and research focus on socially responsible change, with a concentration on green transitions. Ongoing research collaborations include work on Indigenous governance of marine carbon dioxide removal and an introductory text on the politics of climate change.
Colin Conrad
Dr. Colin Conrad is an interdisciplinary information technology scholar whose expertise spans the information systems, computer science, and cognitive neuroscience disciplines. They currently work as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Management at H漫画 University, where they teach digital transformation, business analytics, and enterprise web applications.
Their work has been featured in venues including ACM CHI and the Journal of the AIS, as well as through engagements with the Government of Nova Scotia, P鈥�12 educational institutions, Pearson Education, and multiple startups across Canada and Germany.
Dr. Conrad also serves as Principal Researcher of H漫画鈥檚 Cognition and Organizations Research Group (CORG), which is currently researching human鈥揂I interaction and workplace decision factors through neurophysiological methods such as EEG and eye tracking. They hold a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies from H漫画 University, and their work is supported by the CFI, NSERC, SSHRC, Mitacs, DRDC, and the German State of Hesse.
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Dawn Morrison
Dawn Morrison鈥檚 marketing and communications expertise comes from working in government, non-profit, private, and startup sectors over the last 25 years. As Strategy Director at Kula Partners, a Halifax-based agency, she develops strategic programs for global B2B manufacturing clients in complex, technical markets.
High-impact content creation, buyer journey mapping, traffic acquisition planning, and account-based marketing are some of the tools used most in her daily work. These often come together for iterative campaign execution within advanced marketing automation platforms.
Dawn holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management from H漫画 University and remains dedicated to continuous professional development to maintain a competitive edge in the evolving digital marketing landscape.
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Jody Couch
Jody Couch is Chief Information Officer and Assistant Vice-President, Information Technology Services at H漫画 University, where she leads the university鈥檚 digital transformation, reimagining how higher education technology works in an age of AI and rapid change.
She champions the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, turning ideas into practical tools that improve the student experience and help the university make smarter, data-informed decisions.
Jody鈥檚 own path into technology began in mainframe operations. Over more than 25 years, she has worked at H漫画, the University of California, the University of Texas, and Purdue University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology and an MBA from Purdue University.
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Jordy Fujiwara
Jordy Fujiwara has over 15 years of experience in the communications industry and has been writing for more than 30 years. He got his start around the time social media began to capture the interest of major brands.
He has a broad range of content expertise, from social media posts to writing, editing, and self-publishing novels. He has developed comprehensive, multi-study research reports, video scripts, email flows, landing pages, wikis, articles, game dialogue, and webcomics.
As Proof Strategies鈥� Director of Content Strategy, Jordy oversees the agency鈥檚 content practice, which includes designing narrative toolkits, producing and distributing content efficiently, and establishing and championing content philosophies. This practice helps develop impactful communications programs that drive business results for clients.
Jordy holds a Bachelor of Science Honours in Psychology and a Corporate Residency MBA in Marketing from H漫画 University. His passions, besides writing, include experimenting with AI and spending at least five hours a week immersed in modern board games.
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Kewoba Carter
Kewoba Carter graduated from H漫画 University with a Bachelor of Arts Combined Honours in International Development Studies and English. She went on to pursue a Master of Arts degree at York University.
Kewoba has worked in several roles in post-secondary education, including international student advising, programming and student engagement, residence life, and career development. In her current role, she supports industry engagement and career planning for Computer Science students.
She is an award-winning advisor, having received the Best Staff Advisor Award at the Computer Science Snowball Awards ceremony for two consecutive years. Outside of work, Kewoba can be found browsing independent bookstores for her next read.
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Kyung Lee
Dr. Kyung Young Lee is a Professor of Management Information Systems in the Faculty of Management at H漫画 University and a researcher in the field of artificial intelligence and digital technologies.
His research focuses on human鈥揂I interaction, chatbot services, AI-driven voice assistants, smart devices, and emerging 鈥渉uman-less鈥� technologies that are reshaping business and consumer experiences. With academic training in telecommunications engineering, statistics, management, and information systems, Dr. Lee combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of organizational and consumer behaviour.
He has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and conference proceedings examining how people interact with information technology and AI-powered technologies and how these systems affect end users and organizations.
At H漫画, Dr. Lee teaches business analytics, management information systems, research methods, and MIS seminars. His work contributes to the development of more effective, user-centred intelligent systems and supports the responsible and ethical integration of AI into business and digital services.
Michael Goudreault
Michael Goudreault is an Instructor of Communications and Project Management in the Faculty of Computer Science at H漫画 University. He holds a Master of Science in Science Communication and Public Engagement from the University of Edinburgh and a Bachelor of Knowledge Integration from the University of Waterloo, focused on interdisciplinary communication.
Before joining H漫画, Michael worked across the education, technology, and non-profit sectors in Canada and the United Kingdom. He has advised researchers, students, and industry partners on communicating the impact and relevance of their work to diverse audiences.
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Paul Saunders
Paul Saunders is a Partner and the first Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Stewart McKelvey. After six years practising corporate and mergers and acquisitions law, Paul has spent the past decade leading the firm鈥檚 strategic innovation efforts.
His work spans strategy, practice innovation, legal project management, pricing, process improvement, profitability analysis, continuous improvement, change management, AI and emerging technologies, compensation, data analytics, and application development.
Paul works closely with lawyers, staff, and firm leadership to address complex challenges and co-create practical, forward-looking solutions. In addition to his leadership role at Stewart McKelvey, Paul is the Managing Director of The Fortified Firm by Stewart McKelvey, an advisory service that supports other law firms in developing the capabilities needed to thrive in the AI era.
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Safia Rahemtulla
Safia Rahemtulla leads EY鈥檚 Digital Risk practice for Canada and specializes in emerging technologies such as AI risk. She holds CPA, CA, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and Certified Third-Party Risk Management Professional (C3PRMP) designations.
With a background in external audit and digital and emerging risk, Safia brings a unique perspective to risk consulting, with a focus on digital transformation. Over the course of her career, she has worked with clients across Canada in the technology, real estate, and consumer retail sectors.
Safia plays a vital role in guiding clients through the complexities of risk as the landscape continues to evolve in response to technology and transformation.
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