Doctor Bruce Archibald joined the Let's Talk Science Board of Directors in 2017 and became Chair in December 2023. Bruce is president of Archibald Innovations Inc., a Management Consulting Company specializing in science evaluation, management, and policy.

Bruce is an Associate Director and the former Executive Director of Ontario Global 100, an industry sponsored organization designed to increase international growth and sales of mid-sized Ontario companies. He has extensive experience serving as a Deputy Minister in both the Ontario and Federal Public Service for over 11 years across a number of ministries, including the Science and Technology Community; Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; International Trade and Investment; and Economic Development and Trade.

In 2012, Bruce was presented with the Queens Diamond Jubilee medal for Public Service to Canadians.

He holds a BSc. (Agr.), MSc and PhD from the University of Guelph and an Honorary Doctor of science degree from Master University.

Michele Noble is Secretary to the Let’s Talk Science Board of Directors, which she joined in 2010.

Michele began her public service career with the federal government before joining the Ontario government where she held senior positions in the Ministry of Community and Social Services before serving as a Deputy Minister. She served as a Deputy for 10 years across a number of ministries, including Revenue and Correctional Services and Deputy Solicitor General.

She was then appointed as Secretary of the Management Board Secretariat for six years, where she played an instrumental role in the reform of government operations including implementation of a renewed accountability framework for the Ontario Public Service. After leaving the Ontario government, Michele became a consultant in the area of public policy and administration as President of Michele Noble and Associates Inc. She was the Corporate Secretary of the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research for over 10 years.

Michele is the former Chair of the Board of Governors of the University of Western Ontario and of the Board of Directors of Belmont House. Michele holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Economics from the University of Western Ontario and a Masters of Business Administration from York University.

Warren Granger joined the Let’s Talk Science Board in 2010 and serves as Treasurer. He was with Ernst & Young LLP for 28 years.

He has extensive experience working with public and private clients in the technology field, including pharmaceutical and medical device research and development companies, and manufacturing and distribution organizations in the medical industry.

Warren plays a very active role in the community and is currently a Treasurer and Executive member for the Institute of Corporate Directors, a Secretary for the Rotary Club of London Foundation and Chairperson for the Canadian Club of London.

He graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Masters of Accounting and is a member of the Chartered Accountants’ Association of Western Ontario.

Debasis ("DB") Bhaumik joined the Let's Talk Science Board of Directors in 2021and currently serves as a Director. DB is Vice President, Information Technology at Nutrien Ltd, the world's largest provider of crop inputs, services and solutions. Previously, DB held senior roles with global corporations including IBM, Siemens Medical, CGI, Enbridge, and Potash Corp of Saskatchewan in the US, Canada and Asia-Pacific region.

DB is a leader, innovator, mentor, educator and best-selling author who enjoys driving digital transformation. DB has an MBA with specialization in Finance and a Master's of Science in Physics. He presently teaches classes at universities in Calgary and mentors young technology and business professionals. DB is also a board member with the Canadian Mental Health Association (Calgary), McMan Youth, Family and Community Services, and is associated with Advisory groups at Mount Royal University and Waterloo University's AI department.

Eric Bosco joined the Let’s Talk Science Board of Directors in 2021 and currently serves as a Director. In his past role, Eric worked closely with governments, academia, and industry to promote innovation. An accomplished techpreneur, Eric is also a Francophone from Quebec with deep experience working with industry and post-secondary students.

Eric studied engineering physics at the Université de Montréal and presently serves as a director on the board of “Zu”, an incubator/accelerator for companies in the creative arts. He is also a board member of AGE WELL National Centre of Excellence, Canada’s technology and aging network.

Paul Johnson joined the Let’s Talk Science Board of Directors in December, 2021 and currently serves as a Director. Paul is CEO of Q5X (Quantum5X Systems Inc), a Partner at Pivotal Input and President of Pine Ridge Associates. Paul has extensive executive, operating and venture capital experience across many sectors and has dedicated his recent professional activities to developing and mentoring business leaders.

Paul holds a Master in Business Administration degree from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo. He is a member of the Professional Engineers Ontario. Paul was a founding Board Member of London Technology Alliance, the Ted Rogers Executive in Residence for the Wallace McCain Institute at UNB and an Executive Board Member of YPO Canada Region.

Farah Qaiser joined the Let’s Talk Science Board of Directors in December 2021 and currently serves as a Director. Previously, she worked as a researcher at the University Health Network’s Epilepsy Genetics Clinic, where she used genome sequencing to better understand epilepsies.

Farah holds a Master of Science in Molecular Genetics and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto. Her extensive volunteer and community experience includes serving as a member of the Canada Chief Science Advisor’s Youth Council, and on 500 Women Scientists’ Executive Leadership Team. Farah co-founded the Toronto Science Policy Network, has written about science and scientists for multiple media outlets (including Forbes), and continues to organize Wikipedia Edit-A-Thons to create pages about under-represented scientists.

Dr. Deborah Saucier joined the Let’s Talk Science Board of Directors in 2021 and currently serves as a Director. Deb is President and Vice-Chancellor of Vancouver Island University and an accomplished neuroscientist, devoted educator and experienced administrator. Deb has also held senior administrative positions at MacEwan University and at Ontario Tech University.

Deb is a proud member of the Metis Nation of Alberta and a 2020 recipient of the Indigenous Women in Leadership Award from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) and TD Bank Group.

Deb has a long-standing connection to Let’s Talk Science and was one of our first graduate student volunteers in the 1990’s. More recently, she helped launch the Outreach program at Ontario Tech University. Deb has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in psychology from the University of Victoria as well as a PhD in psychology from Western University.