
Dr. Catherine Jenkins
Toronto Metropolitan University
Dr. Catherine Jenkins is a Lecturer at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) with a PhD in Communication and Culture from TMU and York University. As the President/ Union Leader she brings both classroom insight and a strong voice for the contract academic staff she represents. In this conversation, she reflects on the rewards of teaching, the strengths CUPE members contribute to the university and the challenges—and opportunities—shaping the future of post-secondary education.

Prof. Feygens Saint-Joy
AI Lead- Monroe University & City College of New York
Saint-Joy Jr is a professor, doctoral student, AI committee leader, and global marketing strategist with over 30 years of experience in marketing and education. He currently serves as AI Committee Lead at Monroe University and City College of New York. As a professor of Strategic Marketing, AI and Data Innovations, Integrated Marketing Communication, Social Media Marketing, Internet Marketing, and Business Communication. Saint-Joy fully integrates AI literacy across his courses, helping educators and students navigate the evolving AI-enhanced learning environment.

Timothy King
Lead- Cybersecurity and Digital-fluency ICT,Canada
Timothy is a Canadian technology educator and emerging-tech specialist at the Information and Communications Technology Council, Canada. At ICTC he leads cybersecurity and digital-fluency education initiatives, supports national programs like CyberTitan, and helps develop curriculum for cyber and deep tech skills. Previously a technology teacher and coach, he has championed cyber education and digital equity across Canada. Timothy won 2023 Cisco Netacad Innovation Architect & Shooting Star award.
