Stephanie Montesanti

Dr. Stephanie Montesanti, Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Health System Integration and Professor, University of Alberta’s School of Public Health Dr. Stephanie Montesanti is a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Health System Integration and Professor at the University of Alberta’s School of Public Health. She is an internationally recognized health policy and systems [...]

2025-03-21T12:52:21-08:00March 21st, 2025|Biography|

Shauna Kingsnorth

Dr. Shauna Kingsnorth is the inaugural Manager of Evidence to Care, an organizational catalyst for knowledge translation at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital (Toronto, Canada).

2025-03-17T10:35:16-08:00March 17th, 2025|Biography|

Jim Reid

A native of Edinburgh, Scotland, Reid underwent post-graduate education at Cranfield University, England and INSEAD, Fontainebleau, France. Reid’s first career as a professional firefighter was cut short by a serious injury soon after attaining the rank of Divisional Commander. Subsequently pursuing a business career, he rose quickly to senior positions within major corporations. [...]

2025-03-17T09:07:03-08:00March 17th, 2025|Biography|

Angie Goldsmith

Angie Goldsmith Angie is a passionate advocate for children with dyslexia and other complex learning challenges, as well as for the families who support them. A former teacher and learning specialist, she has developed engaging parent education programs and accessible research briefs for local nonprofits. She stays at the forefront of literacy and [...]

2025-03-13T09:28:56-08:00March 13th, 2025|Biography|

Sharon McCarry

Sharon McCarry For the last 17 years, McCarry has been navigating health systems, involved in research, policy consultations, inclusive education, employment and housing projects for the Autism and the disability community provincially and nationally. For the last 4 years, she was a member of and recent Co-Chair of the Disability Advisory Committee appointed [...]

2025-03-12T10:01:50-08:00March 12th, 2025|Biography|

Fabiana Bacchini

Fabiana Bacchini Fabiana Bacchini is the Executive Director of the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation (CPBF) and a passionate advocate for preemies and their families. Her journey began in the NICU with her surviving twin, Gabriel, who was born extremely preterm and later diagnosed with cerebral palsy. This experience has fueled her dedication to [...]

2025-03-12T09:39:08-08:00March 12th, 2025|Biography|

Sarojini Sengupta

Sarojini Sengupta As a Scientist/Entrepreneur, Sarojini aspires to contribute in a meaningful way, to the well-being of those who experience impairing mental health conditions. Shaped by lived & living experience, she has been immersed in research at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute (Montréal, Québec), working at different stages on ADHD, autism, and [...]

2025-03-11T11:06:40-08:00March 11th, 2025|Biography|

Michelle Wan

Michelle Wan BMus, MA Michelle Wan is a mother of two teenage children. Her first-born daughter received life-saving surgery at birth and is a medically complex patient at the Hospital for Sick Children. Michelle is a member of the SickKids Family Advisory Network, serves on the Engagement Council for the CHILD-BRIGHT Network and [...]

2025-03-11T11:09:09-08:00March 11th, 2025|Biography|

Andy Yu

Andy Yu As the founder of Meowsprout Therapeutics, Andy is dedicated to revolutionizing medicine and care for neurodiverse individuals. Our mission is to create a world where behavioral and neuro-disorders, such as ADHD and ASD, are no longer barriers to achieving life goals. At TMFOX, his role as Managing Partner involves steering over [...]

2025-03-11T11:08:02-08:00March 11th, 2025|Biography|

KBHN-DiPo ADVANCE Network Fellows: Call for Applicants

The 2025-2026 ADVANCE Fellowship provides a unique opportunity for trainees (graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, or research associates) to contribute to the early stages of the ADVANCE Network while also developing a firm understanding of disability policy and program design across Canadian provinces and territories.

2025-03-17T11:09:45-08:00March 7th, 2025|News|
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