Inbal Marcovitch

Inbal M. currently holds the position of Acting Section Head for Strategic Foresight at Defence Research and Development Canada, leading interdisciplinary strategy and innovation to enhance the well-being of Canadians. Previously at the Standards Council of Canada (SCC), Inbal served as Special Advisor to the CEO, providing strategic advice and managing sensitive issues, and was recognized for pioneering the Strategic Foresight function. Inbal established the economic research portfolio as the first economist at SCC and contributed to research and analysis that informed sector standardization priorities. Earlier career roles included Research Coordinator at York University's Osgoode Hall Law School, where Inbal was awarded for outstanding contribution to internationalization, and various positions focused on project management and stakeholder engagement. Inbal holds multiple degrees, including an MA in Economics and an M.Ed in Education from York University, supplemented by a Certificate in Business Fundamentals and a Design Thinking workshop at Harvard Extension School.