TEDxAbbotsford

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Allyson Jule

  Allyson Jule is the new Dean of the Faculty of Education, Community, and Human Development. She was most recently the Dean of Education at TWU. She has been an educator for over 35 years, teaching English in high schools and colleges in Alberta, Ontario and BC before entering academia. She studied and worked in the UK for ten years. She is a Full Professor.

• Amber Gazso

  Amber Gazso is Professor of Sociology in the School of Social, Cultural, and Media Studies. Amber is a feminist sociologist and specializes in the following research and teaching areas: citizenship, sociology of the family and intimate relations, sociology of gender and critical sexualities, poverty, research methods, and social policy. Amber joined the School after spending some time with the Department of Sociology at York University (Toronto, Ontario).

• Catherine Ducharme

  Catherine, Founder and Principal of Fluency Leadership, is a professional certified coach and facilitator with over 30 years of experience in communications and leadership. Catherine’s mission is to empower leaders to create thriving, appreciative workplaces and become the positive leaders they aspire to be. Through Fluency, she delivers programs, workshops and 1:1 coaching to leaders and their teams. She also loves sharing leadership insights and inspiring action through writing and speaking.

• Fiona MacDonald

  Dr. Fiona MacDonald (PhD UBC) is an Associate Professor specializing in Gender Politics.

• Khyati Shetty

  Dr. Khyati Shetty, currently serving as the Director of the School of Business at the University of the Fraser Valley, is the recipient of the GCC Education Leaders Award- 2019, 2020, and the GCC Women Leaders Award-2017, 2019, and the former Dean of Curtin University, which is ranked among the top 250 universities in the world. She holds an MBA (Marketing) degree, PG Degree in Human Resource Management, and a Doctorate in Brand Personality Congruence. She was also awarded the Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy (UK) for her contribution to Academic Leadership. Khyati comes with 15+ years of experience working in academia and the industry. She started her career in Corporate Strategy, potential market estimation, product development, and branding.

• Lauren Erland

  Dr. Lauren Erland is Canada Research Chair Tier II in Berry Horticulture and Assistant Professor in the Agriculture Department at the University of the Fraser Valley. Her Berry Environmental Resilience Research and Innovation (BERRI) Lab and Research Centre aim to enhance sustainability and resilience of berry horticultural systems in the Fraser Valley & beyond.

• Monique Bellamy

  Monique Bellamy is a dynamic stand-up comedian and motivational speaker known for blending humor with powerful messages of resilience, self-love, and personal growth. With a unique ability to connect with audiences through laughter, Monique is a storyteller that inspires and entertains while encouraging people to overcome obstacles and unlock their full potential.

• Rimmi Purewal-Deol

  Rimmi Purewal-Deol is a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, and community safety advocate. With a bachelor of arts degree in Criminal Justice, Rimmi is a dynamic Crime Prevention Specialist with established leadership skills and over a decade of experience working alongside Federal Police Services. Rimmi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience surrounding crime prevention strategies and focuses on educating and raising awareness within the community through her skilled public speaking skills, specifically with presentations, training and workshop opportunities.