Gavin Armstrong

Gavin Armstrong is a dedicated impact entrepreneur, currently serving as the Founder and President of Lucky Iron Fish™, a social enterprise focusing on addressing global iron deficiency through a simple health innovation.

He has received prestigious awards such as Forbes 30 Under 30 in the social entrepreneur category in 2016 for his work with Lucky Iron Fish, and is the first Canadian to be honored with the William J. Clinton Award for international efforts against hunger.

Gavin is a passionate advocate against hunger and malnutrition, being recognized with the inaugural Michaelle Jean Emergency Hunger Relief Award and featured by Conscious Company Magazine as one of the 'Rising Social Entrepreneurs' in 2015.

In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Gavin is actively involved in increasing educational opportunities at the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya and establishing links between universities to enhance food production in impoverished areas.

He holds a PhD in biomedical science and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Guelph, where he was extensively engaged in various leadership roles within the university community.

Gavin is also a 2015 fellow at the Unreasonable Institute, further showcasing his commitment to social entrepreneurship and sustainable impact.

For a detailed biography, you can visit www.GavinArmstrong.ca.