Public Engagement

I regularly engage with academic, professional, industry, and public audiences through keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops, media appearances, and public lectures.

My work focuses on alcohol and drug policy, regulation, public health, risk communication, and the history of substance use. Drawing on more than two decades of research, I help audiences place contemporary debates in their broader historical and cultural context.

Whether discussing low-risk drinking guidelines, public health messaging, prohibition, liquor control, or emerging alcohol policy debates, my goal is to bring historical perspective, nuance, and clarity to complex issues.

I am available for speaking engagements, workshops, and discussions related to these topics.

Areas of expertise:

• Alcohol policy and regulation
• Prohibition and liquor control
• Public health messaging and risk communication
• Low-risk drinking guidelines
• Alcohol and chronic disease narratives
• Canadian alcohol policy and federal-provincial regulation
• Historical perspectives on substance use and public health
• Media and public discourse surrounding alcohol

Presentations can be tailored to a wide range of audiences, from academic and policy forums to industry conferences, professional associations, and public events.

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Ongoing discussions

I address current issues in alcohol research and advocacy on LinkedIn.

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Download my expert profile here.

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