Our Advisors
Bryan Smale, PhD
Senior Advisor
For over 20 years, Bryan has been encouraging Canadians to place wellbeing at the centre of planning and policy.
Director, Canadian Index of Wellbeing
Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo
Member of Statistics Canada’s Advisory Committee on Social Conditions
Research consultant to UNICEF Canada on its Child and Youth Wellbeing Initiative
Research advisor on wellbeing to several not-for-profits and governments
Dr. Taylor Hill
Research Methods Consultant
Taylor is dedicated to deepening our understanding of what life looks like in Nova Scotia’s vibrant communities. She is passionate about research methods and knowledge translation activities that allow us to understand and promote well-being among populations.
Her favourite thing about Nova Scotia is the Maritime hospitality and lifestyle
PhD student, Experimental Psychology, Dalhousie University
Dr. Leonardo Christino
Visual Analyst & Full Stack Developer
Leo believes data visualizations and tools can empower Nova Scotians with enhanced awareness and decision-making means with which to improve their overall quality of life.
Video game and all-around tech enthusiast
PhD student, Visual Analytics - Big Data Institute, Dalhousie University