John Fink (he/they) is the Digital Scholarship Librarian at McMaster University Library. Their talents lie in complex and innovative systems administration and project management. He also has an interest in the maker/hacker element in digital scholarship, and is frequently spotted tinkering with esoteric hardware.

Ann Ludbrook (MLIS, MA) is a Copyright and Scholarly Engagement Librarian & Research Lead, and the current Administrator of Pressbooks at TMU Library. Ann has been working supporting open education in collaboration with others at TMU since 2015. Ann is a former CARL Open Education VPO and  was a member of the CARL Open Education Working Group and is a CFLA Copyright Committee member. Her research interests primarily include Open Education and Copyright. 

Dr. Kara Brisson-Boivin (She/Her): is the Director of Research for MediaSmarts- Canada's centre for digital media literacy. Kara is responsible for the planning, methodology, implementation, and dissemination of key findings from original MediaSmarts’ research studies as well as evaluations of MediaSmarts’ programs. She also holds an appointment as an Adjunct Research Professor in the Sociology and Anthropology Department at Carleton University. Kara brings to MediaSmarts extensive publication experience in academic journals, magazines, news op-eds and research blogs; and a background in presenting research to key stakeholders on parliamentary committees, at academic conferences, invited talks, panels, keynote addresses, and in media interviews. She works with partners across academia, industry, government, and community organizations on online issues including digital wellbeing, digital citizenship, digital equity and inclusion, privacy, hate, activism, and algorithms and artificial intelligence.

John Fink (he/they) is the Digital Scholarship Librarian at McMaster University Library. Their talents lie in complex and innovative systems administration and project management. He also has an interest in the maker/hacker element in digital scholarship, and is frequently spotted tinkering with esoteric hardware.

David Phillips currently helps start-ups grow their digital presence through website and app design. With a background in sales and a passion for data, his goal is to support the thriving professional data community in Toronto. David stays involved in the world of data through organizing events and creating side-projects for himself, most of which are related to sports analytics. In his free time, David enjoys going to the gym, playing a variety of sports (soccer / football, hockey, volleyball), and listening to music (RnB, Soul, Hip-Hop, Rock). He brings together data professionals in Toronto to create positive social change as a DfG YYZ Community Co-Lead.

Rita Tse is a Financial Services Professional with broad experience in Operations, Data Operations and Data Governance. She holds an Hon. BA in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Toronto and lives North of the GTA with her husband, 2 girls and her dog. Rita is learning Spanish in the coming year and her hobbies include baking and hiking – her most recent adventure was climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. As Data for Good Toronto Chapter Co-Lead, she participates in DfG Toronto projects with a team of talented data experts to drive positive change in our local communities.

John Fink (he/they) is the Digital Scholarship Librarian at McMaster University Library. Their talents lie in complex and innovative systems administration and project management. He also has an interest in the maker/hacker element in digital scholarship, and is frequently spotted tinkering with esoteric hardware.

Sean Campbell has spent the past 20 years in education technology, working alongside libraries, schools, and families to help kids grow into confident, informed, and future-ready learners. Passionate about making tech approachable and empowering for all, he’s led countless workshops and initiatives that bridge the gap between innovation and everyday learning. When he’s not presenting, he’s likely exploring new places or wrangling his two boys who are wild animals.

Daniel Brett is the Digital Scholarship Lab Technical Support person in the Brock University Library. He supports researchers and students in exploring and leveraging open-source tools for their work. He enjoys designing and running workshops on innovative and accessible tools and helping users integrate digital methodologies into their projects.

Imran Ahmad is a senior partner and the Canadian head of technology and Canadian co-head of cybersecurity and data privacy at Norton Rose Fulbright. He is recognized as a leading cybersecurity and privacy lawyer by several legal directories. Imran advises clients across all industries on a wide array of technology-related matters, including outsourcing, cloud computing, SaaS, strategic alliances, technology development, system procurement and implementation, technology licensing and transfer, distribution, open source software, and electronic commerce.

As part of his cybersecurity practice, Imran works with clients to develop and implement strategies related to cyber threats. He advises on legal risk assessments, compliance, due diligence, security, and data breach incident preparedness and response. Imran often acts as "breach counsel" in the event of a cybersecurity incident, and has extensive experience in managing complex cross-border security incidents. He also provides representation in the event of an investigation, enforcement action or litigation.

Imran is the author of Canada's first legal incident preparation and response handbook titled Cybersecurity in Canada: A Guide to Best Practices, Planning, and Management, 2nd Edition (LexisNexis, March 2021).

In his privacy law practice, he advises clients on compliance with all Canadian federal and provincial privacy and data management laws. He has a particular focus on cross-border data transfer issues and enterprise-wide governance programs related to privacy and information governance. Imran is the former chair of the Privacy and Access to Information Section of the Ontario Bar Association.

Imran is an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law, where he teaches cybersecurity and privacy law.