Our team – Insight Research

Carrie Purcell, MA

Founder, Senior Strategy Advisor

An emerging technology and AI doctoral reesarcher with an MBA and an MA from the University of Toronto, Carrie develops frameworks and tools surrounding AI adoption and integration, AI ethics and responsible tool development or adoption through applied research.

She is a sought after AI Strategist, speaker and workshop leader who is also an international bestselling author of the book The AI Revolution, Thriving within Civilizations Next Big Disruption.

Frank Desimini

Senior Product Strategy Advisor

A product leader with 25 years of experience in digital product management across B2B and B2C sectors. He specializes in UX/UI design, product strategy, and agile development.

Frank has led teams and launched products for companies such as Lift & Co., CBC, and TVO. His expertise includes digital learning, content management, and delivering innovative web and mobile solutions.

Dr. Nastaran Dadashi

Senior Research Advisor

Dr. Nastaran Dadashi is a PhD in Human Factors with over 50 peer reviewed publications. She is an applied research enthusiast hoping to understand and accommodate users to ensure the digital divide is mitigated and accessible user interfaces.

She has also been a Professor for almost 2 decades.

Aicha-Hanna Agrane

Cybersecurity Advisor

Aicha-Hanna is a specialist in International Relations, Global Affairs, Transnational Security, Cybersecurity and Cybercrime with multiple Masters degrees from NYU and UQAM. Her previous roles with the United Nations, Think-Do Tank, NGOs, and private sector organizations are invaluable.

Aicha-Hanna has also lived in various countries with diverse backgrounds, and she speaks Arabic, French, English, and Spanish. She is currently also learning Russian!

Carrie Purcell, MA

Frank Desimini

Dr. Nastaran Dadashi

Aicha-Hanna Agrane

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