Frances Westley is a renowned Canadian scholar and social innovator. She is a professor at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and the director of the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation's Social Innovation program. She is also a senior fellow at the University of Waterloo's Balsillie School of International Affairs. Westley is an expert in the field of social innovation, sustainability, and organizational change. She has written extensively on the topics of social innovation, sustainability, and organizational change, and her work has been featured in numerous publications, including Harvard Business Review, The Globe and Mail, and The New York Times. Westley is a sought-after speaker and has presented at conferences and events around the world. She has also served as a consultant to numerous organizations, including the World Bank, the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum. Westley is a passionate advocate for social change and has been involved in numerous initiatives to promote social justice and sustainability. She is the co-founder of the Social Innovation Generation (SiG) program, which works to create a more equitable and sustainable world. Westley is a recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Order of Canada, the Order of Ontario, and the Governor General's Innovation Award. She is also a member of the Royal Society of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Sciences.