Global Engagement Seminar's Jarislowsky Fellows are selected by the Director in consultation with the Steering Committee and Advisory Council. The Fellows work collaboratively with the Coordinator and teaching faculty/researchers in order to facilitate the problem-based projects that students will be working on through the term.
As facilitators and resident experts, Jarislowsky Fellows play key roles in the success of the Global Engagement Seminars. In their exploration of innovative ideas and potential solutions for global problems, Fellows are tasked with sharing their expertise and community-based experiences as advocates, activists and practitioners – in the classroom and the community. They are expected to take an active role in facilitating the Global Engagement seminars in direct collaboration with the faculty; to participate in the Annual Global Engagement Summit, normally held at the end of the teaching term, where the students will be presenting their projects; and to facilitate as well as promote wider discussions on the global issues under examination. While local residency is not required, we do expect fellows to immerse themselves in and to be available to engage with the greater University community during their appointment.
Dr. Caroline Running Wolf
Language Activist, AI Innovator & Indigenous Data Sovereignty Leader
A citizen of the Apsáalooke (Crow) Nation, Caroline Running Wolf is an internationally recognized advocate for Indigenous languages, AI ethics, and data sovereignty. Drawing on a unique background spanning Indigenous studies, global business leadership, and emerging technologies, she works at the forefront of ensuring that Indigenous knowledge systems and communities shape the future of artificial intelligence.
Caroline co-founded IndigiGenius, Lakota AI Code Camp, and First Languages AI Reality (FLAIR), initiatives that use culturally grounded approaches to expand Indigenous participation in computer science and advance language revitalization through immersive AI technologies. Her work has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Patrick J. McGovern AI for Humanity Prize and selection as a Tech for Global Good Laureate.
A published author, researcher, and policy advisor, Caroline has helped shape AI governance and public policy in Canada and internationally. Through her leadership, she champions Indigenous ways of knowing, ethical AI development, and the transformative potential of technology to preserve culture, strengthen communities, and advance justice.
Dr. Caroline Running Wolf Language Activist, AI Innovator & Indigenous Data Sovereignty Leader
Dr. Jennifer Boger
AI Researcher, Entrepreneur & Champion of Responsible Innovation
Dr. Jennifer Boger (PhD, PEng) is a leading Canadian researcher and entrepreneur dedicated to building artificial intelligence that serves people, communities, and systems in ethical and meaningful ways. For more than 25 years, her work has focused on developing technologies that support aging, well-being, and accessibility while ensuring innovation remains human-centred.
Jennifer co-founded the concept of Zero-Effort Technologies and created the Ethical (Responsible) by Design Framework, helping organizations embed ethics, inclusion, and accountability into technology from the earliest stages of development. Her work brings together diverse stakeholders to ensure that critical questions around data, governance, and values are addressed as AI becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life.
As VP of Research & Partnerships at Atomic47 Labs and a Director of Canada's AI Sovereignty and Innovation Cluster (CAISIC), Jennifer helps advance responsible AI across sectors ranging from healthcare and regulatory compliance to construction and advanced manufacturing. A prolific scholar and leader, she has directed more than 40 research projects, authored over 175 publications, and continues to shape the future of ethical AI through research, industry partnerships, and public engagement.
Dr. Jennifer Boger AI Researcher, Entrepreneur & Champion of Responsible Innovation