Heather McIntosh is the Associate Director of Education and Skills at The Conference Board of Canada. In this role, Heather oversees all Future Skills Centre research for the Education and Skills team to propel this Focus Area’s long-term research agenda with the goal of addressing emerging issues, trends, and best practises. Heather McIntosh,... Read more
Heather McIntosh is the Associate Director of Education and Skills at The Conference Board of Canada. In this role, Heather oversees all Future Skills Centre research for the Education and Skills team to propel this Focus Area’s long-term research agenda with the goal of addressing emerging issues, trends, and best practises.
Heather McIntosh, a seasoned knowledge translator and mobilizer, directs the development of innovative research products aimed at reaching relevant audiences and increasing impact. Prior to the Board, Heather oversaw a multi-year research centre focused on workforce development and skills challenges in Ontario while working in Ryerson University’s Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation.
Heather received a 2016 Research Award from the International Development Research Centre’s technology and innovation branch, where she led a project on the role of digital innovations in the crisis response to the 2015 Nepal earthquakes. Dr. Heather McIntosh is passionate about women’s health and rights and brings a unique perspective on the intersection of education and gender.
Academic Background:
Master of Arts in Communications, University of Ottawa
Doctorate of Translation and Interpretation, University of Ottawa
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Heather McIntosh's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Heather tailored to your event.
Heather McIntosh speaks on Business & Management, Education, Future & Technology, Health, Inspirational Women. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Heather to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Heather McIntosh for events worldwide, subject to Heather's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Heather McIntosh is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Heather can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Heather McIntosh on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Heather can offer.
Heather McIntosh delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Heather McIntosh's areas of expertise include Business & Management, Education, Future & Technology, Health, Inspirational Women. To get a clear sense of Heather's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Heather McIntosh can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Business & Management, Education, Future & Technology, Health, Inspirational Women is relevant. Details of Heather's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Heather McIntosh is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Heather McIntosh, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Heather's current availability for your dates.
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