George Poulakidas

George Poulakidas currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at The University of British Columbia and holds the position of Senior Advisor in Policy and Societal Engagement at Genome British Columbia since 2020. With a diverse background, George has previously contributed as a Senior Advisor at the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and worked as a PhD Student Researcher at the University of Toronto's Innovation Policy Lab. Additional experience includes roles as a Researcher Intern at the United Nations, Student Working Group Leader at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, and Contributing Writer for The Huffington Post. Earlier career positions include Project Consultant at Ready Labs Inc. and Business Development Associate at Bagwell Supply Ltd. George's academic credentials encompass a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master's degree from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University, and an Associate of Arts from Douglas College and Leica Academy, highlighting a strong foundation in political science, international studies, anthropology, and photography.