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Auriane Amande

Auree is a native french speaker originating from Côte d’Ivoire (West Africa) where she did the majority of her studies. She studied at the American University of Grand Bassam where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Minor in International Relations. To further her education, Auriane completed a Certificate in Project

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David Collenette

David M. Collenette

The Hon. David Collenette, P.C., O.Ont., LL. D, F.C.I.L.T. was born in London, UK. His family emigrated to Toronto in 1957 where he graduated from East York Collegiate Institute in 1965. He pursued studies in both official languages at Glendon College, York University, graduating in 1969 with a BA (Hons) in political science. Subsequently, he

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Kam Mofid

Kam Mofid

Kam Mofid is a visionary executive with a solid track record of achieving outstanding results in the global automotive and clean energy sectors. Mofid is a recognized leader in solar energy and energy storage with an extensive background in distributed energy resources space. He has a deep understanding of how broad-based electrification is transforming various

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Anne Domurath

Anne Domurath

Dr. Anne Domurath is an Associate Professor at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University. She received her PhD in Business Administration from the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Her research interests involve scaling and growth-related aspects of entrepreneurship, specifically international entrepreneurship, capability development, and entrepreneurial networks. Her studies focus on

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Sean Sithole

Sean Sithole

Dr. Sean Sithole is exploring the synergies between financial technology (fintech) and cross-border digital remittances to understand how these innovations enhance digital and financial inclusion.

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Kiara Yllescas

Kiara Yllescas is a student at the Balsillie Student of International Affairs in the Master of International Public Policy. Kiara graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2021 with a BA in Communications and English, specializing in Digital Media and minoring in Spanish. At Wilfrid Laurier University, Kiara actively engaged in the campus community by participating

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Artie Ng

Artie Ng

Dr. Artie Ng brings an interdisciplinary research focus on sustainability performance and the low-carbon economy. He began his professional career in project finance for energy initiatives with multinational firms across the Asia-Pacific region, before transitioning to academia. His academic portfolio spans university teaching, policy research, and program development. Dr. Ng has published extensively in high-impact

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