We designed this gathering to dismantle traditional hierarchies. Whether you are an established researcher challenging institutional power, a frontline practitioner acting on equity, a community member, or a graduate student seeking mentorship and critical academic networks, you are welcome here. Thank you for joining us in this vital work. Together, let us turn critical dialogue into actionable knowledge. 
In solidarity, 
Professor Stephanie Chitpin, PhD
Conference CoFounder
Series Editor, Transforming Education Through Critical Leadership, Policy and Practice 
Awad Ibrahim, PhD
Conference Co-Founder
Vice-Provost, Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence, University of Ottawa 
Steering Committee Members 
Steven Van Zoost, PhD Chair of EiA 
Késa Munroe Anderson, PhD  
Ahlam Rahal, PhD Marketing and Communication Advisor