McConnell Visiting Professors of Practice and Scholars
Supported by funding from the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation, these positions are for practitioners with a history of accomplishment and the capacity to engage in the activities of the School, particularly the School’s MPP program.
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Ian ScottMcConnell Professor of Practice (2023-2024)Expert on policy and regulation in broadcasting and telecommunications |
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Barbara KoremenosMcConnell Visiting Scholar (2023-2024) |
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Olivia SmithMcConnell Visiting Scholar (2022-2024)Expert on human trafficking, labour migration and human rights; 2021 O’Brien Fellow in Residence |
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Vincent RigbyMcConnell Professor of Practice (2022-2023)Former National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister |
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Sue GardnerMcConnell Professor of Practice (2021-2022)Executive Director of The Markup, former director of and now special advisor to the Wikimedia Foundation, expert on technology, media, gender, and digital freedoms. |
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Ndidi Okonkwo NwuneliMcConnell Visiting Scholar (2021-2022)Expert on social innovation, African agriculture and nutrition, entrepreneurship, and youth development |
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Ken BoessenkoolMcConnell Professor of Practice (2020-2021)Research Fellow at the CD Howe InstituteContributor to The Line and President and founder of Sidicus Consulting Ltd.
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David ShribmanMcConnell Professor of Practice (2019-2020)JournalistAwarded a Pulitzer Prize in 1995 for his coverage of U.S. politics Ten years as the Washington Bureau Chief of The Boston Globe |
Visiting Professors & Scholars
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Neil BouwerProfessor of Practice, Max Bell School of Public PolicyAssistant Deputy Minister, Government of Canada |
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Scott JanzwoodResearch Director, Cascade Institute, Royal Roads University |