Marina Adshade Ph.D. is one of Canada’s foremost economics experts on the role of women in society. Applying a unique mix of behavioural, economic, sociological, and biological theories, and evidence, she confronts a wide range of challenging social issues through her speaking and her writing. She is a major advocate for inclusive cultural reform, with the goal of increasing safety, competitiveness, and leadership. Marina is a full-time faculty member at the Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British and is a well-respected author and social commentator. Dr. Adshade has published over eighty opinion pieces and feature articles in the Wall Street Journal, Sunday Times (UK), Daily Mail (UK), Globe and Mail, Time Magazine, Psychology Today, Buzzfeed, and various other publications. She is a sought-after speaker, with talks given across Canada, the US and Europe, in addition to popular talks given at TEDx Vancouver and IdeaCity. Her work has been featured in countless publications, including the New York Times, the Guardian, The Economist, Cosmopolitan Magazine, GQ. She appears regularly on TV and radio, has recorded many podcasts, and appeared in several documentaries.