Liam Bienstock is completing a Master's Degree in Inclusive Design at OCAD University. Prior to his enrollment at OCAD U, Liam completed a master's degree in occupational therapy from McGill University and has worked with Autistic children and youth since graduation. In addition to his professional experience, he brings lived experience as a family member of an Autistic young adult.  

Dr. Michelle Wyndham-West, is the Graduate Program Director of the Design for Health and Inclusive Design programs and an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Design at OCADU University. Michelle is a critically applied medical anthropologist with graduate degrees in socio-cultural and medical anthropology from the University of Toronto and York University respectively. Her research focuses on health equity, gender, public policy systems, and critical co-design methodologies.

Dr. Ignacio Tiznado-Aitken is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Human Geography, University of Toronto Scarborough, and Research Coordinator of the Mobilizing Justice Partnership. His research interests encompass qualitative and quantitative methods to address transport justice issues. His work focuses on sustainable transport, public transport, equity, gender, accessibility, and affordability.

Jonathan Lai (MSc, PhD) is the Executive Director at Autism Alliance of Canada. He holds an Adjunct Faculty position in Health Services Research at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. At Autism Alliance of Canada, Jonathan’s work involves responding to emerging national policy gaps in the autism and disability sector. He is responsible for leading the Alliance as an evidence-informed, community-driven, constructive policy idea generator to guide the development and implementation of a National Autism Strategy.

Logan identifies as a trans, bi-racial, Autistic wheelchair user as a social worker and equity, anti-racism, anti-oppression, and accessibility professional.  Logan has worked on numerous task forces and executive committees within the CHILD-BRIGHT Network and at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. He uses his understanding of the world, of organizations, systems, and people to support the creation, implementation, and sustainability of diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments that reflect that everyone has different needs, strengths, and talents that should be celebrated. 

Tamara is an Inclusive Designer with 7 years of combined experience in participatory research, product design, accessible user experience and inclusive education.

She uses human-centered and inclusive design principles, qualitative research, critical thinking and creativity to drive (re)design of digital and hybrid services.