Inclusive Analytic Techniques

Brian Silverman holds the J.R.S. Prichard and Ann Wilson Chair in Management at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. His research explores how a firm's competitive strategy and organizational structure impact performance, with current work examining gender differences in social network construction and benefits within organizations. He has published extensively in top journals and authored six books, with his research receiving coverage in popular media. Silverman has taught executive programs globally, earning numerous teaching awards, and is recognized as a "Noted Alliance Expert" by the Corporate Strategy Board.

Chanel Grenaway, Principal at Chanel Grenaway & Associates, brings over 15 years of experience enhancing the organizational capacity of non-profits across Canada. Her work focuses on integrating people-centered decision-making, program planning, and intersectional gender-based analysis to create equitable systems and opportunities for under-represented groups. Formerly Director of Economic Development Programs at the Canadian Women’s Foundation, she led national poverty reduction initiatives promoting women’s financial independence. Now a consultant, Chanel facilitates participatory research across sectors, delivering impactful recommendations for clients like the Ministry of Children, United Way, and Ontario Nonprofit Network.

Karen Sihra joined Canadian Pension Plan Investments in 2018 as Director, leading enterprise-wide Inclusion and Diversity initiatives. With a PhD from the University of Toronto, where she researched barriers and solutions to inclusion, Karen previously held senior roles at a major bank, culminating in leadership of Women in Leadership and Business diversity efforts. She has taught courses on diversity and ethics and published work on democracy and social change. Karen’s passion extends to community volunteering, focusing on creating opportunities for others and fostering inclusivity.

Sarah Kaplan is a Distinguished Professor of Gender and the Economy, Professor of Strategic Management, and Director of the Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE) at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. She also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Lee-Chin Family Institute for Corporate Citizenship and the Wharton School's Mack Institute for Innovation Management. Kaplan is the Academic Director of the Gender Analytics Specialization and lead faculty for "The 360º Corporation: Tools for Achieving Corporate Purpose." An accomplished author, her works include the bestselling Creative Destruction and Survive and Thrive: Winning Against Strategic Threats to Your Business, along with her recent publication, The 360° Corporation: From Stakeholder Trade-offs to Transformation. Her research investigates organizational responses to emerging fields and technologies, with a current focus on applying innovation to tackle gender equality challenges. Kaplan's previous roles include a professorship at the Wharton School and nearly a decade as a consultant at McKinsey & Company. She holds a BA in Political Science from UCLA and an MA in International Relations and International Economics from Johns Hopkins University. Follow her on Twitter at @sarah_kaplan.