Biography

With almost 30 years as a specialist in the field, Mary earned a Master of Science degree in the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Speech Sciences at the University of British Columbia. A registered speech pathologist from 1994 to 2022 and a Certified Narrative Coach, her approach to elevating voices is grounded in science and executed with humanity: combining a spirit of deep empathy, an appreciation of humour, and a love of great writing.

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Valorie Crooks is a Simon Fraser University geography professor and Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Health Service Geographies.

Jihan Rigor, Communications Coordinator, KBHN Jihan is a fan of imaginative storytelling. She is inspired when people and organizations communicate their brand and passion in the most non-traditional way. Having graduated with a BFA in Creative Writing, she has spent more than 15 years diving into the creative content marketing world, mostly in [...]

Dr. Bennett is a child and adolescent psychiatrist, clinical trialist, and lead investigator for the Canadian Family Check-Up research program. She was the co-director of the McMaster Autism Research Team (MacART) from 2015-2020 and now leads a new MacART 'pillar' in family-centred care.

Dr. Yona Lunsky, Director, Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre, Senior Scientist, Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute Dr. Yona Lunsky is Director of the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre,  and a Senior Scientist in the Campbell Family Mental Health Research Institute. She also directs  the Health Care Access Research and Developmental Disabilities (www.hcardd.ca) Program at [...]

Dr. Johanna Lake is a Clinician Scientist and Clinical Psychologist at the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre at CAMH. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Kirton is Professor of Pediatrics, Radiology, and Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Calgary and an attending Pediatric Neurologist at the Alberta Children’s Hospital.