Theresa Anzovino has completed a Masters of Arts degree in Sociology (York University, 1994), Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology (University of Waterloo, 1985), and Teaching Adults Certificate (Niagara, 1989). Her academic areas of interest include feminist jurisprudence, migration, diversity, human rights, and universal design for learning. She is proud mother to son Daniel. Anzovino is a professor in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Niagara College and the recent recipient of the Niagara College Champion Award. Prior to this, she worked as a CEO for a large organization within the non-profit sector dedicated to refugee protection and resettlement. This work earned her numerous humanitarian and leadership awards. When she invites you to walk a mile in her shoes, it will be barefoot on a beach connecting with the earth.

Jamie Oresar has completed a Masters of Teaching degree (Griffith University, 2004) and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology (Western University, 2001). Her academic areas of interest include diversity and social inclusion, criminology, globalization and sustainable development, and gender studies. Oresar is a professor of Sociology in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Niagara College. Prior to this, she has taught at the secondary level in Ontario, as well as internationally in China, Australia, and Mexico. When she is not teaching, Oresar loves to travel and spend time outside with her partner, Joe, daughter, Joey, and dog, Bentley. She invites you to walk a mile in the shoes that have led her across three continents.

Deborah Boutilier holds a Doctorate of Education degree in Sociology and Equity Studies (University of Toronto, 2008), Master''s degrees in Sociology (State University of New York at Buffalo, 1987) and Education (Brock University, 1998), and a Baking Certificate (Niagara College, 2013). Her academic areas of interest include diversity and social inclusion, social constructions of gender and homicide, and the learning processes of information technology in the practice of cross-cultural computer-mediated exchanges. When she is not teaching in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Niagara College, she loves reading, writing, baking, and walking her dog Bubba. She invites you to take a walk in her favourite shoes, but warns you that they leak!