Irving Rootman has been working in the field of health promotion in government and academia for more than 30 years as a researcher, research manager, program manager, educator, and author.
Sophie Dupéré is a professor in the Faculté des sciences infirmières at Université Laval. She has been involved in the field of health promotion in Canada and internationally for the last 15 years working as a nurse, consultant, researcher, and activist.
Ann Pederson is co-director of the British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health.
Michel O'Neill has worked in health promotion in a variety of positions locally, nationally, and globally since 1974, including 30 years at the Faculté des sciences infirmières at Université Laval where he has been named Professor Emeritus.