Jillian Deri is an accomplished scholar and educator, with a focus on sociology and women's studies. With a PhD from Simon Fraser University, she has taught as an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan and as a Lecturer and Researcher at Simon Fraser University. Additionally, she has worked as a freelance workshop facilitator, consultant, and speaker. Her academic background includes a Master's degree in Women's Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from Concordia University. Deri's expertise lies in sociology, women's studies, and geographic analysis, and she has a deep interest in promoting equality and social justice.