Emily Agard is a leader in science outreach at Toronto Metropolitan University. As the director of SciXchange, she is passionate about making science accessible, engaging and inclusive of all groups and people of all ages. Her academic background includes a PhD in Immunology from the University of Toronto. She embraces opportunities to speak about various career paths and science in everyday life. In her spare time, Emily enjoys music, travel, sports, especially opportunities to combine these interests. She learned to play many musical instruments and took lessons in various dance forms. She has travelled to countries in 6 continents and loves immersing herself in different cultures. She enjoys portrait photography after completing a certificate in photography studies. She lives in Toronto with her husband and 2 sweet dogs.