The Landon Pearson Centre benefits from an Advisory Council that includes members from academia; professional, government and non-governmental organizations; and includes youth members. Members of the Advisory Council offer feedback and guidance related to the Centre’s work.
2024-2025 Council Members:
- Melanie Adrian (Carleton University, Associate Professor)
- Daniella Bendo (King’s College, Western University, Associate Professor)
- Sue Bennett (Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario/UOttawa, Pediatrician and Professor)
- Tara Collins (Toronto Metropolitan University, Professor)
- Alex C. Janhager (Articling student, Robbins Appleby, Toronto)
- Gerison Lansdown (UK, International children’s rights advocate)
- Monique Lussier (Emeritus, University of Ottawa, Professor)
- Stefania Maggi (Carleton University, Associate Professor)
- Elaine Menard (retired, formerly Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada)
- Mona Paré (University of Ottawa, Professor)
- Hilary Pearson (former President, Philanthropic Foundations Canada)
- Marilou Reeve (Justice Canada)
- Zindu Salih (Families Canada, President and CEO)
- Erin Smith (4-H Canada)
- Kelly Stone (formerly Families Canada, Exec. Director)
- Lucy Vorobej (University of Toronto, Post-doctoral Fellow)
*We are honoured to have Hilary Pearson, daughter of the late Landon Pearson, represent the Pearson Family as we work to ensure that Landon’s legacy and dedication to children’s rights continues to guide and inspire.