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Emily Jones Joanisse is an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream at the Sprott School of Business, Carleton University. She focuses on entrepreneurship and experiential learning, equipping students with practical skills and creative problem-solving abilities through real-world management experiences. In addition to her faculty role, Emily serves as the Director of the Sprott Social Impact Hub, guiding student teams in collaborating with NGOs and charities on impactful projects both locally and internationally. As a volunteer CEO and co-founder of Connected Canadians, she plays a crucial role in promoting digital literacy among older adults, fostering meaningful intergenerational connections. Under her leadership, Connected Canadians has raised $1.7 million to support free digital literacy education for seniors and aims to enhance technology training accessibility by 2030. Emily’s contributions have gained recognition, receiving awards such as the CBC Trailblazer Award and being featured as a TEDx Speaker. She is also a proud alumna of the Shad program and serves on the Board of Directors for the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Ottawa. Emily is currently a PhD candidate at Carleton University, exploring digital inclusion and the role of information systems in empowering marginalized groups.
Sprott School of Business, Carleton University • Ottawa, ON
Teaches courses in entrepreneurship and experiential learning, focusing on equipping students with practical skills.
Sprott Social Impact Hub • Ottawa, ON
Guides student teams working on real-world projects with NGOs and charities.
Connected Canadians • Ottawa, ON
Promotes digital literacy among older Canadians with a team of 600 volunteers.
Includes MEng and MASc options.