Passionate about people engagement and social innovation, Faye has worked in Canada's Parliament, at the University of British Columbia (UBC), in the venture capital industry, and for the United Nations. Her diverse international and domestic work experience has taught her the importance of global understanding and local engagement, which led her to create GLOCAL, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to digital civic engagement and youth engagement in Canada. Faye received her B.A. from UBC and an M.A. from Harvard University. She is a proud mother who is constantly juggling the responsibilities of family, work and community services.

Faye respectfully acknowledges that she is located on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations.

I would like to respectfully acknowledge that I am located on the territory covered by Treaty 1, the traditional territory of the Anishinabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Métis nation.

As a Project Manager at GLOCAL, Joseph is responsible for overseeing the project throughout the entire lifecycle. He graduated from University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Enterprise Management. In his spare time, Joseph enjoys curating recipes, playing video games and exploring Web 4.0 business applications.

Joseph respectfully acknowledges that he is located on the traditional territories Haudenosaunee and Anishnaabeg peoples.

With a background in legal analysis, research, and civic engagement, Paula has valuable experience and a passion for helping others. She is a proud member of the Hispanic community and has contributed to an interdisciplinary social project, as well as managed cases as a Legal Analyst and Supervisor. Paula holds a Master's in Constitutional Law from Spain and a LLB from Colombia, demonstrating her commitment to learning. She is passionate about making a positive impact and looks forward to contributing to future projects.

Paula respectfully acknowledges that she is located in Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations.

Jia Yue brings passion for research and for public outreach to connect all Canadians with the information they need to become active civic participants. Jia Yue graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology honours and English honours and is pursuing a master's in education at the University of British Columbia.

I would like to respectfully acknowledge that I am located on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Robina has over 15 years of extensive experience in development, gender equality, and peace and security programming. She holds a BA in Law and Political Science from Kabul University and has also studied international relations at the master’s level. Throughout her career, Robina has worked across a wide range of fields, including women’s rights, gender equality, grant management, advocacy, proposal writing, event management, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, and project management. She has held key roles at organizations such as the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission, The Killid Group Media, Afghan Women’s Network (as Advocacy Manager), UNDP, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), the U.S. Ambassador’s Small Grants Program, and UN Women Afghanistan.

Dr. Carla Caruana is a political scientist, author, researcher, educator, editor, and general knower of things political. She got her PhD in Political Science from the University of Western Ontario in 2016 and has published on strategic voting, negative partisanship and the behaviour of legislators. She has returned to GLOCAL for another opportunity to do research that helps the public get engaged with democracy, which is more important than ever.

Dr. Caruana does not reveal her location online, but since everywhere on this continent is someone else's land, she recommends getting to know whom those people and nations are, and behaving with the appropriate respect for their unceded sovereignty. It's up to us to uphold the promises made to them in our name.

Chandler is a data and business intelligence professional based in Edmonton, Alberta, with a strong passion for blending business strategy with creative thinking. As a neurodiverse and LGBT individual, he brings a unique perspective to his work. In his personal time, he is committed to expanding his skill set by exploring creative hobbies, playing video games, and pursuing one of his many intellectual interests.

I acknowledge that I am on amiskwaciy-wâskahikan land, part of treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting ground for the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, Dene, and Nakota Sioux indigenous peoples.

Hunter Driggers is a PhD candidate and political scientist who has worked with academics, city officials, federal agencies, and non-profit organizations to produce novel insights broadly related to democracy and civil society. His primary research interests include political trust, partisanship, civic engagement, and democratic sustainability.