Mary Bissell, SIECCAN
Mary Bissell, PhD, is the Information Services Coordinator for the Sex Information and Education Council of Canada. She has written on such subjects as teen pregnancy and parenthood, the female condom and human rights and sexual orientation. Her research on sexuality related issues is informed by social justice and feminist concerns. Recently she researched and wrote 3 reports for the Best Start Resource Centre on various aspects of teen pregnancy prevention.

Wendy Burgoyne, Best Start Resource Centre
Wendy Burgoyne works with Best Start Resource Centre, funded to support Ontario service providers who address preconception, prenatal and child health. She has worked extensively on teen pregnancy, reproductive health risks in the workplace, health before pregnancy and the effects of tobacco smoke and alcohol during pregnancy. In her present capacity, Wendy assists communities across the province by providing workshops, consultations and designing new provincial resources.