Kanina Sophia Blanchard

Kanina Sophia Blanchard, PhD, serves as an Assistant Professor of General Management and Communications at Ivey Business School, Western University, while also functioning as a Principal at Opportunity Creation, offering strategic support in public affairs and policy across various sectors. Blanchard has held significant leadership roles, including Executive Director at Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic and Executive Leadership positions at the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, where initiatives focused on community issues were developed. Notable earlier roles include serving as Director of Global Issues and Public Policy at The Dow Chemical Company, where advocacy on energy and climate change was a key responsibility. Blanchard's educational background encompasses a PhD in Education and Leadership, a Master’s in Critical Policy, multiple executive management programs, and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Sociology from Carleton University.