Md Nazmul Alam is a Bangladeshi-trained Medical Sociologist with a strong academic foundation in Sociology, holding both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from the University of Dhaka. He graduated magna cum laude with a Master of Public Health from North South University, Dhaka. His current research focuses on the gerontological lived experiences and healthcare systems of transgender individuals in Bangladesh.
Nazmul is an experienced qualitative researcher specializing in health behavior research among vulnerable populations, child protection, and food systems. His extensive background in project development and management further enhances his expertise in these areas.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ntuhin
ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/Md-Nazmul-Alam
Lisa Ditschun [she/her] holds an honours bachelor’s degree in psychology and fine art from the University of Guelph and a master’s degree in architecture from the University of British Columbia.
Her work draws on her knowledge of multidisciplinary subjects and systems thinking, as well as a deep personal commitment to Indigenization and justice practices. Combining Indigenous and western knowledges within an Indigenist research paradigm, Lisa’s research aims to create a new methodology to address the urban challenges of sustainability, resource usage and inequality, called the Cities for Seven Generations Framework.
Lesleigh Dye is focusing on the connection between collective leader efficacy and improving student attendance. The student attendance rates in DSB1 are on a steady incline.
Lesleigh is entering her eighth year as the proud director of education for District School Board Ontario North East (DSB1), and is delighted to work with an incredible group of staff. Prior to serving in DSB1, she was a supervisory officer with the Rainbow DSB. She has also worked as a system principal in both Ottawa Carleton DSB and Toronto DSB.
Adebayo Makanju is a Nigerian-trained health economist with a solid academic foundation and extensive research experience in public health. He holds a bachelors degree in economics and two masters degrees in health economics and population geography, all from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. As a doctoral candidate, Adebayo's research focuses on the intersection of aging, post-stroke care, and social determinants of health in urban Nigeria. Through community-based studies, he aims to highlight disparities in healthcare access and outcomes for aging populations, providing valuable insights into policies that can improve post-stroke care and promote healthy aging in urban settings.