Contributors

Kathryn Blackman Bicknell

Senior Lecturer in Economics, Lincoln University, New Zealand

Senior Lecturer in Economics, Lincoln University, New Zealand

Kevin Sevag Kertechian

Associate Professor, School of Management, ESSCA

Associate Professor, School of Management, ESSCA Associate Professor in HRM at ESSCA School of Management with 5 years of combined experience in academia and industry. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver innovative curriculum in HRM, and effectively communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences. Adept at mentoring students and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Katrina Barclay

Executive Manager, Telfer Family Enterprise Legacy Institute (FELI), L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa

Executive Manager, Telfer Family Enterprise Legacy Institute (FELI), L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa After completing an MBA in 2021 at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Katrina started working in the field of family enterprise advising, education and research. Prior to that, she spent 10 years as an entrepreneur and small business founder/owner, running a niche, creative retail business in Ottawa that garnered a loyal, enthusiastic following. In 2016, she was named to the Ottawa Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 list. Before starting her business, she spent a decade working for some of the world’s top media organizations, including the BBC and the CBC. In addition to her MBA, Katrina has a BA in communications and an MA in media. Originally from Calgary, she now lives in Ottawa with her husband and two children.

Karen Howells

Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Cardiff Metropolitan University

Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Cardiff Metropolitan University My specialist area is in sport psychology. I am a Chartered Sport Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). My current research interests are in the area of elite sport performance particularly in relation to adversity and psychological growth, post-Olympic blues, depression, body image, elite swimming, and applied sport psychology consultancy.

Katrina Davis

Associate Professor of Conservation Biology, University of Oxford

Associate Professor of Conservation Biology, University of Oxford The overall objective of my research is to identify optimal management of environmental resources to maximise conservation and human welfare outcomes. In particular, my science is focused on improving our understanding of the dynamics of social-ecological systems, particularly marine systems. My research combines demographic and bio-economic modelling, non-market valuation and optimisation approaches. My topical interests include human-wildlife conflict, assessing marine use and non-use values, and spatial marine management.

Kevin Kip

Vice President of Clinical Analytics, University of Pittsburgh

Vice President of Clinical Analytics, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Kip has experience and interest in managing large observational epidemiological studies and clinical trials, primarily in the areas of cardiovascular diseases, novel psychotherapies, and COVID-19. He also has research interests in psychoneuroimmunology, complementary and alternative medicine, and epidemiological methods.