Merlin Chatwin

Merlin Chatwin (he/him) received his PhD from the University of Western Ontario in the Geography Department. His research area is urban policy and local governance with a specific focus on inclusive civic participation in distinct geographies. In 2018, Merlin was awarded the Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship, and the Ontario Graduate Scholarship. Merlin recently brought his significant experience in developing strategic alliances in governance, data, technology and education sectors to Open North when he joined as the Executive Director.