Trust is fragile. Rebuilding it? Takes guts, empathy, consistency, and more than a little community support.
Join fellow science communicators, researchers, and trust-weary optimists* across Canada for an online screening of Who Do You Trust?, a timely documentary capturing the very human side of navigating the pandemic in Canada. Then stick around for an honest, energizing conversation about how we can keep showing up—and helping others believe—when trust in science feels like it’s in short supply.
Together, we’ll explore how to foster connection, credibility, and community even when the noise feels overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt discouraged, disillusioned, or just plain tired of fighting the good fight, this event is for you. Refuel, reconnect, and remember why the work still matters—even when it feels impossible.
*Someone who still believes in the power and importance of building trust—especially in science—but is tired, frustrated, or discouraged by how hard that work has become in recent years.
NB. This event is free for RCIScience Members. Contact information@rciscience.ca for more details.
About the Documentary
Deconstructing the fears, motives and the manipulations behind vaccine hesitancy.
About the Speakers
Carrie Boyce
(she/her)
Moderator
Carrie, the Executive Director of RCIScience, is an award-winning science communicator and established STEM engagement manager specializing in outreach and public engagement to promote lifelong learning and widen participation in science. She studied biological natural sciences at the University of Cambridge, before transitioning to outreach advocacy, working with charities like the Royal Society of Chemistry and Cancer Research UK. With over 10 years’ experience working in science communication, it’s fair to say she’s become a Jack of all trades, master of some.
Morgan McSweeney has a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Immunology, works in research and development, and produces science communication content debunking common medical misinformation for his 4 million followers across social media.
Calvin Hudson Hwang
(he/him)
Writer, Director and Producer of moving pictures; health and science storyteller; classically trained violinist and voracious music consumer; founder of SUPRE.
Brooke Ellis
(she/her)
Brooke Ellis is a Program Manager in Health Promotion for York Region Public Health. For nearly 20 years, she has crafted health communication campaigns locally, nationally and internationally. During the COVID-19 pandemic she worked in the Emergency Operations Centre for York Region and supported the mass vaccine rollout for 1.2 million people; and more recently, participated in the local response to the ongoing measles outbreak in Ontario. She is passionate about health equity, upstream problem solving, systems thinking and the meaningful sharing of information.
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