Annika Voltan, Chair

Annika is a systems thinker, connector and changemaker. She is currently Assistant Professor in social and sustainable entrepreneurship at Saint Mary’s University. Previously, she was Executive Director of Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS), where she was a driving force in elevating the importance of the community sector in the province. She also worked closely with stakeholders to champion social justice and equity in community organizations. Prior to that, she was the founding Executive Director of Inspiring Communities. Annika has published research papers on social innovation, entrepreneurship, networks and impact. She holds an MBA from Dalhousie University and a PhD in Business Administration and Management from Saint Mary’s.