2025 Directors up for re-election
Sandy Eix
Alison Symington
Isabelle Deslauriers
2025 Slate of Nominees
Jo-Ann Coggan
Director of Operations, BIG Little Science Centre
I have really enjoyed being on the conference planning committee and looking to contribute to STAN
in a bigger way. Secondly, I have been the chair of STEAM Ecosystem BC for the past 5 years and will be
stepping down from that role this year, and I really want to explore how we can develop ecosystems in every province across Canada and connect us all nationally and grow STAN.
Krishana Sankar
Community Partnerships Lead & Science Advisor,
Canadian Association of Science Centers
I am eager to serve on the board of the Science and Technology Awareness Network (STAN) because my
career has been dedicated to advancing science communication, public engagement, and evidence-based
decision-making. As a biomedical scientist, science communicator, and public health advocate, I bring a
unique combination of expertise in research, knowledge mobilization, and strategic outreach—key pillars in
STAN’s mission to enhance public awareness and understanding of science and technology.
Michelle McFarlane
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Manager, SHAD Canada
Currently, I am the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Manager at Shad Canada, a non-profit national organization which leads a Summer STEAM & Entrepreneurship program for high school students. The Shad program fosters curiosity and supports youth in helping them see themselves community changemakers. I am passionate about this important work that is advancing social change in STEMM pathways and careers and have been nominated by Shad Canada in 2022 for Future of Good’s Young Impact Leaders.
I am a compassionate collaborator who values personal growth, critical thinking, and innovation. I hope that you will consider me for a position on the Board of Directors at STAN.