Informed Opinions amplifies the voices of women and gender-diverse people to ensure their experiences, ideas and insights help shape a more equitable, inclusive and democratic Canada.

To build a Canada where the perspectives and priorities of women and gender-diverse people influence every important decision that gets made.

Learn more

Find Experts

The diverse sources listed in the Informed Opinions database are available for inquiries from journalists, producers, conference planners, recruiters and research collaborators.


The contact button at the top of a profile will allow you to quickly and efficiently connect directly with an expert.

Dr. Betty Jo Barrett

Associate Professor, Women's and Gender Studies Program | University of Windsor

Research specialization: Gender Based Violence

Jen Lawrence

Critical Thinking Expert | Process Design Consultants Inc.

Jen Lawrence, MBA, is the President of Process Design Consultants. Inc. She draws on 30 years of experience in corporate training, investment banking, coaching, and management consulting to help organizations and individuals develop critical thinking, change management, and people development skills to create success. She is a Certified Career and Business Coach, Trauma of Money Facilitator, and a member of International Coach Federation. Her work has been featured in Inc., Newsweek, US News & World Report, The Globe and Mail, CTV Your Morning, Canadian Family Offices, Thrive Global, and more. She instructs at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies and is the author of Engage the Fox: A Business Fable About Thinking Critically And Motivating Your Team.

pk mutch

Founder, Feminist, Organizer, Activist | HighWire Collective

Feminism, entrepreneurship, women's entrepreneurship, post capitalism, post growth, education, innovation

Rebecca Cohoe

Senior Communications Advisor, The Harris Centre of Reginal Policy and Development | Memorial University of Newfoundland

Communications, Regional Policy, Development, Regional Development

Dr. Elena Merenda

Assistant Program Head, Early Childhood Studies | University of Guelph-Humber

Early childhood education; Leadership in early childhood studies; Therapeutic play; Children with exceptionalities; Children with special needs; Children's grief; Inclusive Education; Child care