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Our Three Minute Thesis (3MT) judges bring a wealth of expertise from the public and private sectors. Their diverse backgrounds in industry, and innovation make them well-equipped to evaluate participants’ ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear, engaging, and impactful way. We are grateful for their time and commitment in supporting our graduate students as they take on this exciting challenge.

Heats (March 19, 2025)

  • Ashlea Colton

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    Manager, Advanced Reactors Program Review, Candian Nuclear Laboratories

    Bio

    Ashlea has over 14 years of experience at CNL in reactor physics analysis and computational science roles. Recently, she supported the S&T wing of CNL by serving as Manager of Advanced Reactors Program Review. Previously, she spent a year as a technical manager focusing on energy systems and emerging technologies. She has been the Manager of the Computational Techniques Branch from 2020 - 2023 innovating with her team to find approaches to keep staff connected in this new remote working paradigm. She has extensive experience leading complex computational research projects and recently oversaw the procurement, acquisition, and installation of CNL’s newest high-performance computing cluster named Athena. She co-organized the first Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS) conference on AI and Machine Learning in 2020 and continues to champion the integration of computational techniques in all aspects of research at CNL. Ashlea holds a Master’s Degree in Modelling & Computational Science and a Bachelor of Engineering in Nuclear Engineering, both from Ontario Tech, in Oshawa.

  • Trevor MacKenzie

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    Vice President, Land Operations, Tribute Communities

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    With 25 years of experience in land development and engineering, Trevor is a highly skilled Architectural Technician, Certified through OACETT (C. Tech). Over the course of their career, they have successfully led a diverse team of up to 13 land development professionals, overseeing both short- and long-term projects. A proven leader in the field, Trevor has played a key role in bringing over 3,000 residential and commercial units into construction, demonstrating expertise in project management, team coordination, and technical design. With a deep commitment to excellence, they continue to drive the successful development of complex land projects from conception to completion.

  • Roxanne Meek

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    Realtor, Royal LePage Frank Real Estate

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    Roxanne has been a realtor with Royal LePage Frank Real Estate servicing the Durham Region l, GTA and surrounding areas for the past 17 years, 10 of which she spent selling new construction homes for a prominent Whitby builder.

    She is a married mother of 2, who loves watching her kids flourish especially in their respective sports.

    Roxanne is heavily involved with community service. She is currently a board member of the Durham Outlook For The Needy and serving meals at the Oshawa soup kitchen. She is also a member of the Rotary Club Of Oshawa since 2020, raising funds and awareness for various community and international based programs, as well as hosting an annual gala for the Dreams & Wishes Children’s Charity to help bring awareness to and fulfilling wishes for under privileged children right here in the Durham region.

    Roxanne strongly believes in the term “service above self.” Her mission in life to lead compassion and to try to be better each day than she was the day before, to bring a little bit of joy to the lives of those in need whenever possible.

  • Larkin Mosscrop

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    Manager of Environmental Services, Clean Energy, & Community Engagement, Kinectrics

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    Larkin Mosscrop is the Manager of Environmental Services, Clean Energy, & Community Engagement at Kinectrics. Larkin holds a PhD in Public Policy focused on energy literacy education and a Master of Science in Biology. She is a strong science communicator with a rich background in nuclear science, energy, and environmental science. Larkin brings a diverse set of experiences, as her career spans various sectors, including environmental biology and lake ecology, hazardous waste management, contaminated site remediation, and nuclear science and technology. Larkin is leading a team dedicated to advancing clean energy initiatives, environmental services, and community engagement. Her passion for energy and belief in a future powered by a mix of non-emitting sources drive her commitment to her work.

  • Paul VandeGraaf

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    Chief of Police, Coubourg Police Service

    Bio

    Paul VandeGraaf was appointed as the 13th Chief of Police of the Cobourg Police Service on August 15, 2019 by the Cobourg Police Services Board.
    Paul began his policing career in 1991 as a member of the Belleville Police Service. Over the course of his career, Paul has held a number of progressively responsible positions including being appointed as the Deputy Chief of Police for the Belleville Police in 2010.

    On November 10, 2014 Paul was appointed as the Deputy Chief for the Cobourg Police Service.

    Paul currently serves as the Chair of the Ontario Police Technology Information Cooperative (OPTIC).

    Paul has always been a strong believer of community volunteerism. Paul’s previous volunteer efforts have been with minor hockey in roles including Vice-President, Victim Services and others. Paul has been an active Rotarian with both the Rotary Club of Belleville and now Cobourg, serving as Club President in 2013-2014 being recognized with a Presidential Citation and awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship. Currently Paul is honoured to be a member Board of Directors and Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre. In September 2016, Paul was invested as a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces by his Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston.

    Chief VandeGraaf is committed to enhancing the effectiveness of operational policing services through effective deployment of resources and utilizing innovative technologies.


Finals (March 20, 2025)

  • Alan Boughton

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    Provincial Appointee, Regional Municipality of Peel Police Service Board

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    Alan Boughton has served on the Peel Police Service Board since 2019 and is a Director on the Ontario Association of Police Service Boards. A leader in the trucking industry, he co-founded Trailcon Leasing, growing it into a national company with over 11,000 trailers and $100 million in revenue. He has held leadership roles with the Ontario Trucking Association and the Private Motor Truck Council and received the 2012 Shaw Tracking – OTA Service to the Industry Award. A supporter of local charities, Al enjoys restoring classic cars and spending time with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren in Caledon.

  • Paul Douglas

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    Ontario Market Lead - Business Development Strategy and Planning

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    Paul Douglas is an accomplished professional with over 25 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry. He has had a wide range of roles during this time which has included leading business and account management teams, driving innovative risk solutions, managing key strategic partnerships and overseeing various lines of business responsibility.

    Before joining Intact – Belair Paul held senior positions at Desjardins Financial Group and TD Bank with a focus on the insurance and financial product offerings. A strong focus was put towards successfully structuring insurance and financial programs for partners and client along with executing on superior customer service. He brings with him a strong collaborative skill set and a true team player. Paul has deep industry knowledge and a strategic vision that he will bring to his new role.

    He is a Business Administration Lakehead University graduate and has taken many management and strategic courses during his career which has included Business Management at York Schulich School of Business and Queen’s Executive Business Program. Paul is Green Belt certified in Lean Six Sigma and has taken ongoing courses in end-to-end leadership development. He also volunteers in various charitable foundations such Habitant for Humanity, Out of the Cold program and has led various initiatives for the United Way.

  • Jeff Goldman

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    Principal, Tamarac Investment Group

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    Jeff Goldman is Principal of The Tamarac Investment Group which invests in a wide array of enterprises including those involved in land for future development, innovative software startups and health technology. He resides in Toronto, Ontario.

  • Tito-Dante Marimpietri

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    Councillor, Chair of Economic and Development Services, City of Oshawa | Region of Durham

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    Tito-Dante Marimpietri is a true friend of our University, proudly serving students and generations of residents since the conception of Ontario Tech University in 2003.

    Tito-Dante‘s dedicated commitment to community building and his passion for Oshawa’s future is as unwavering as his vision to attracting the knowledge based industry and needed to create an exciting, dynamic, and sustainably age friendly metropolitan city. It is through this vision that Tito-Dante has helped to realize numerous tangible advancements, most notably as the City of Oshawa’s youngest Deputy Mayor and a driving force of the City’s ambitious and dynamic ‘Amazing Spaces’ projects Strategic Initiatives portfolio building of new Community Centres, Seniors Centres, Health Centres, Libraries, Arenas, Trails, Green Spaces, Parks, Transportation, New Business Parks, Sustainable Housing, Commercial Centres and most importantly Post Secondary Institutions for which he continues to ardently advocate to help propel Oshawa’s future actively restoring it’s presence as global player.

    As Regional and City Councillor, Tito-Dante has also been tapped to lead Canada’s 2025 Trade Mission to Hannover Masse, and by his peers to serve in as the Regions Vice-Chair of the Public Works Department; and Chair of the Development Services and Economic Development Department.

    Councillor Tito-Dante Marimpietri’s is a force for the city of Oshawa and region of Durham and his dedication as respected strong voice of action exemplifies in the passion vision and commitment needed to enhance Oshawa’s future and bring it to the next level as a livable metropolitan city.

  • Owen Marshall-Glew

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    Engineering Manager, Aecon Nuclear

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    Owen Marshall-Glew graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Engineering in 2016 and went to work for the research division of BC Hydro. There he was a contributing member of the provinces first initiatives for grid modernization, electric and hydrogen vehicle development, and renewable energy deployment. His first exposure to the nuclear industry was as a maintenance engineer on the NRU reactor at Chalk River National Laboratories. There he worked with the operations team for the NRU reactor as it was slowly brought offline and prepared for decommissioning. While he was at CNL, he also joined the SMR team processing the lab’s first siting applications. Owen joined Aecon in 2018 in support of the refurbishment project for Darlington units 2 and 3 and later transitioned to the maintenance department. During the pandemic, Owen served as the first Canadian Regional Lead of the NAYGN. Since 2024, he has led the project and procurement engineering department for Aecon’s nuclear portfolio.