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Guillaume Jabbour

Department of Communication Studies, Concordia University

Guillaume Jabbour (he/him) centers his practice around sound, research-creation and community engagement. He recently completed his MA in Media Studies and is pursuing a PhD in Communication Studies at Concordia, during which he will conduct a sonic ethnography of Palestinians living in the diaspora.
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Ariella Pardo

Department of Education, Concordia University

Ariella Pardo is an ESL educator and instructional designer based in Montréal, currently pursuing an MA in Educational Technology at Concordia University. She specializes in inclusive, learner-centered approaches and the integration of digital tools to support diverse student needs.

Ryuichi Suzuki

Department of Education, Concordia University

Ryuichi Suzuki is a PhD student in Education at Concordia University, specializing in the Applied Linguistics stream. He holds a BA from Ryukoku University and an MA from Kansai University in Japan. He has experience teaching English in Japan and teaching Japanese at Emory University in the United States. His research focuses on second language learning and teaching, intercultural competence development, and the social-psychological aspects of second language oral communication. His work explores how language learning, communication, and social interaction contribute to wellbeing, adaptation, and social connection in new cultural contexts. Find more of his previous and current work here (https://www.cal-lab.ca/ryuichi-suzuki.html).

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Britney Vu

Department of Education, Concordia University

Britney Vu (she/they) is a Master's student in Educational Studies at Concordia University (previously did her B.A in Anthropology & Minor in Religious Studies). Born and raised First-Generation Montrealer, her research focuses on Anthropology, Leadership, Pedagogy, Positionality, Culture, and Critical Race Theory. She is excited in helping out and bringing new ideas to CSLP!
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Vitor Yano

Department of Education, Concordia University

Vitor Yano is currently a PhD student in Education at Concordia University. He holds a master’s degree in Educational Studies from the same university,  a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Parana, Brazil, a bachelor’s degree in Pedagogy from the same university and a bachelor degree in Telecommunication Systems from the Federal University of Technology - Parana, Brazil. His main research interests include critical pedagogy, adult education, and popular education. He has experience in popular education through adult literacy programs in social movements in Brazil and is currently a Regional Director of Quebec at the Canadian Association for the Study of Adult Education (CASAE-ACÉÉA).
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