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In line with her expertise and leading international reputation in the field of international relations, her mandate as a professor was to conduct research (40%), educate students at the interface of international relations and public policy (40%) and ensure administrative support and local, national and international support and service (20%). Her administrative responsibilities at Western have involved a wide array of scholarly and professional activities.

Working with colleagues over many years such as Senator Douglas Roche in Edmonton, David Krieger in Monterey, and Alyn Ware in New Zealand, Simpson became a leading Canadian voice on many themes. Other institutions in close proximity, such as the Rideau Institute in Ottawa, the Nuclear Abolition Forum based in Prague, and Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Disarmament (PNND), that have related interests in the management of international security and the evolution of key institutions such as the UN and NATO served as interlocutors and partners in building Canadian-specific capacity on these themes. Below is a select list of Simpson’s role and involvement in such institutions:

International Positions Held in Professional Associations as Associate Professor: 16

2019-2021 Member of the *Board of Directors* (elected), Pugwash Canada (Oct. 2019-Oct. 2021) and Member of the *CPG Investment Committee*. The Canadian Pugwash Group is the national affiliate of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs and one of the wealthiest charitable NGO foundations in Canada.

2000-present *Consultant* (invited)

Nuclear Abolition Forum, International Network

2017-2019 Nobel prize nominator and the chief representative and drafter (1-person, appointed) for 18 international and national organizations and high-level representatives that together put forward twice over two different years, the nomination of Canadian Senator Douglas Roche for the Nobel Peace Prize. The task entailed obtaining many international signatories, organizing letters, drafting overviews, confirming details of lengthy curriculum vitae and submitting nominations for the Nobel Peace prize to Norway.

2014-2016 Fundraiser and Member of the Outreach Committee (invited) Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (PNND) with President Aviva Kushner, Middle Powers Initiative (MPI); Global Security Institute (GSI) President Jonathan Granoff and UN Representative for the Secretariat of the World Summits of Nobel Peace Laureates; and PNND Global Coordinator Alyn Ware

2007-2011 Vice-Chair (elected 2007-09, re-elected 2009-11) Canadian Pugwash Group, affiliate of the International Pugwash Conferences on Science and Global Affairs

2009-2010 Steering Committee Member (4-person, appointed)

Organizer of international conference, “Practical Steps to Nuclear Disarmament” co- sponsored by 18 organizations including the Canadian Coalition Against Nuclear Weapons, DND, Pugwash, Project Ploughshares Funds raised: $26,000

2008 Steering Committee Member (6-person, appointed)

Organizer of an international conference, “Nuclear Proliferation and Afghanistan” co- sponsored by the Canadian Coalition Against Nuclear Weapons (CCANW), GSI, MPI,

etc. Funds raised: $25,000

2007 Steering Committee Member (7-person, appointed)

Organizer of large international conference, “2007 International Pugwash Conference” in Halifax and at Thinker’s Lodge in Pugwash, N.S., sponsored by Pugwash Canada and International Pugwash, MPI, etc. Funds raised: $100,000

2005-2007 Treasurer (re-elected for 2 years)

Canadian Pugwash Group is a wealthy charitable foundation and an affiliate of the International, Pugwash Conferences

2005 Steering Committee (7-person, appointed)

Organizer of an international roundtable, “Bridging the Divide: Addressing Key Challenges to the NPT” Ottawa, February 21-23, 2005. Funds raised: $25,000

2004 Steering Committee (7-person, appointed)

Program advisor and organizer of an international roundtable on “The NPT and Nuclear Weapons” Ottawa, February 26-27, 2004. Funds raised: $25,000

2003 Steering Committee (5-person, appointed)

Organizer of large-scale, “International Pugwash 2003 Conference” in Halifax and Pugwash, N.S., July 15-22, 2003. Funds raised: $250,000

2003-2005 Treasurer (elected for 2 years)

Manager and administrator of all funds of the charitable foundation, the Canadian Pugwash Group (CPG), affiliate of the International Pugwash Conferences

International Positions held in Professional Associations as Assistant Professor: 2

2001-2002 Robert J. Lifton Fellow/Alton Jones Fellow,

Center on Violence and Human Survival, City University of New York, New York City

1997 Representative for Canada, Visit to South Korea including demilitarized zone, Seoul, Pusan for the “Fourth International Next Generation Leader’s Forum” Institute for Global Economics and Korea Foundation”, South Korea

National Executive Positions Held in Professional Associations: 5

National Executive Positions as Associate Professor: 3

2015-2021 *President* (elected June 2019-21), Vice-President (elected 2015-2017, 2017-2019) and Acting President (November-December 2015) of the Canadian Peace Research Association (CPRA), a regular association of the Canadian Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences (CFHSS)

2006-present *Senior Advisor* (appointed)

Rideau Institute, Ottawa, Canada

2007-2011 Invited Lecturer and Plenary Participant (invited), Command and Staff course, Canadian Forces College, Toronto. Delivered lectures including keynotes for officers in Canadian Forces and visiting officers from the United States, Pakistan, Germany, France, etc.

National Executive Positions as Assistant Professor: 2

1998-2003 Chair and Branch Representative (elected), Canadian Institute for International Affairs (CIIA)

1995-1997 Adjunct Professor-Tier 1,

Lester B. Pearson Canadian International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Cornwallis, Nova Scotia

Principal Organizer of International Conferences and International Roundtables (2003-present): 8

May 2019-present Chair and Principal Panel Organizer, Pugwash Canada (CPG) and the International\ Pugwash Conferences (International Pugwash)

responsible for organizing four panels at the UN during the month-long 2020 NPT Review Conference [rescheduled for Aug. 2021] that will feature academics, ambassadors and diplomats including possibly the former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense, NATO’s Assistant Secretary-General, the Secretary-General of International Pugwash, Director NATO’s Arms Control and Disarmament Center,
write and publish all the advertising materials for 4 panels at United Nations Headquarters
chair and serve as a speaker on 3 of the 4 expert panels

Jan-May 2019 Chair and Principal Panel Organizer, Pugwash Canada (CPG) and the International\ Pugwash Conferences (International Pugwash)

organized three panels at the UN during the NPT Preparatory Review Conference that featured academics, ambassadors and diplomats including the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense and NATO’s Assistant Secretary-General
wrote and published all the advertising materials for 4 panels at the United Nations
invited chair and speaker on 3 of the 4 expert panel

May 2015 Chair and Principal Panel Organizer, Pugwash Canada (CPG) and the International\ Pugwash Conferences (International Pugwash)

organized three panels at the UN during the NPT Review Conference that featured ambassadors, diplomats, high-level representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and MP
met with diplomats through Canada’s delegation to the Conference on Disarmament
invited speaker on 4 expert panel

May 2014 Chair and Panel Principal Organizer, CPG and International Pugwash

organized three panels at the UN during the NPT Preparatory Committee Conference in NYC that featured ambassadors, diplomats, high-level representatives of NGOs and MPS
met with diplomats including former Canadian Governor-General and spoke on 3 expert panels
served as the chair of the NPT for large simulation organized by two German universit

2003-07

2007-11 Steering Committee Member, CPG and the International Pugwash

as Treasurer (2003-07) and Vice-Chair (2007-11) of CPG, organized many different programs and raised funds for large-scale conferences, panels and roundtables
our volunteer teambuilding work helped raise more than $350,000 over 10 year

2005 Rapporteur and member, the MPI (MPI) Report Committee, the Atlanta Consultation II on the Future of the NPT, Carter Center, Atlanta, Georgia

Our report on the Atlanta Consultation was sent on behalf of former President Jimmy Carter, GSI, MPI, et, to every foreign ministry, as well as hundreds of NGOs for the NPT Review Conference

2004 Steering Committee member and Program Advisor

organized 25 international scholars and scientists to gather in Ottawa to discuss preparations for the United Nations’ April 2004 NPT Preparatory Committee meeting and the 2005 NPT Review Conference, Ottawa, February 26-27, 2004

2003 Steering Committee member (7 people, appointed)

organized 176 participants originating in 39 countries in a large-scale international conference, “Advancing Human Security: The Role of Technology and Politic”
many eminent speakers addressed the conference including the Undersecretary-General of the UN, Nobel Laureate Sir Joseph Rotblat, Baroness Miller, various ambassadors,
helped organize dozens of workshops and plenary sessions over 5 days in Halifax and Thinker’s Lodge, N.S., July 14-22, 2003

Organizer of National Conferences and National Roundtables (2003-present): 7

June 2019-present *President, Chair and Chief Conference Organizer* Canadian Peace Research Association (CPRA) and the Federation of Humanities and Social Sciences (Congress)

Responsible for organizing virtual three-day conference at the University of Alberta during the Congress that will feature approximately 70 academics, representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and graduate students
Responsible for organizing three-day conference at Western University during the Congress that was to feature approximately 75 academics, representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and graduate students; conference was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
frequently email and meet with peace researchers across Canada and the elected CPRA Board; deliver the annual reports; organize actions on advertising campaign; manage outreach efforts; manage CPRA website and Facebook pages.
invite many speakers onto different expert panels including academics, activists, doctors and graduate students; chair annual general meeting; preside over Board’s deliberations.

Jan-June 2019 Vice-President, Chair and Chief Conference Organizer, Canadian Peace Research Association (CPRA) and the Congress on Humanities and Social Sciences, University of British Columbia

organized three-day conference at UBC during the Congress that featured approximately 40 academics, representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and graduate students.
frequently emailed and met with CPRA Board; delivered annual report; organized actions on advertising campaign; managed outreach efforts; managed website and Facebook pages.
invited many speakers on different expert panels including academics, activists, doctors and graduate students; chaired annual general meeting and presided over Board’s deliberations.

May-June 2018 Vice-President, Chair and Conference Organizer, Canadian Peace Research Association (CPRA) and the Congress on Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Regina,

organized three-day conference at University of Regina during the Congress that featured approximately 75 academics, representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and graduate students.
frequently emailed and met with CPRA Board; delivered annual report; organized actions on advertising campaign, outreach efforts and websites.
invited many speakers on different expert panels including academics, MLAs and doctors.

May-June 2017 Vice-President, Chair and Conference Organizer, Canadian Peace Research Association (CPRA) and the Congress on Humanities and Social Sciences, Ryerson University

organized three-day conference at Ryerson University during the Congress that featured approximately 60 academics, representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and graduate students.
Set up email lists, websites and met with CPRA Board; delivered reports and actions on advertising campaign, outreach efforts and future plans.
invited speakers to appear on expert panels and chaired 1 afternoon’s session.

May-June 2016 Chair and Conference Organizer, Canadian Peace Research Association (CPRA) and the Congress on Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Calgary

organized three-day conference at University of Calgary during the Congress that featured approximately 80 academics, representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and graduate students
served as Acting President for 2 months on CPRA Board and delivered reports and actions on advertising campaign, membership list, outreach efforts and future plans.
invited speaker on 1 expert panel and chaired 1 morning session.

Co-director and co-founder, “The Canadian Forum for Global Security

raised funds and organized a number of Toronto- and London-based fora over 4 months

2005-2007 Chair and Organizer, Vancouver Peace Forum and Ottawa Roundtable

organized and chaired two panels on “Nuclear Weapons: Diplomatic Initiatives” and “Canadian Defence Policy and Global Security” in Vancouver, Week of June 27, 2006;
served as chair and steering committee member of new roundtable on “Bridging the Divide: Addressing Key Challenges to the NPT” Ottawa, February 21-23, 2005.

Community Administrative Duties:9

2003-present Chair and presiding professor for guest speakers at Western University: 10

invited 10 distinguished guest speakers to speak at Western in widely-publicized fora;
the guests included: 1. Huron University College’s Dean of the Faculty of Theology D Bill Danaher; 2. Senior advisor to the Conservative federal and provincial governments Shakir Chambers 3. Canadian Forces College Professor Walter Dorn; 4. International activist Mark Konrad; 5. Canadian author Dr. Howard Peter Langille; 6. NATO’s Assistant Secretary-General Operations Dr. John Manza; 7. Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs’ Chief Advisor Michael Pearson; 8. Canada’s former Ambassador for Disarmament Senator Douglas Roche: 9. Canada’s Rideau Institute’s President and Founder Steve Staples; 10. NATO’s Acting Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy Ted Whiteside

Professor Simpson accepted a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science (100%) beginning in July 1995. The advertisement for a tenure-track position in International Relations that appeared on the Western website, all Faculty websites and those of several Departments, Schools, Institutes and Research Centres and was distributed through several media, including newspaper advertisements in The Globe and Mail was open to all ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor). In addition the Dean of the Social Science Faculty reviewed recruitment plans to attract faculty. At that time, the University did not encourage persons from four designated groups (women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, and persons with disabilities) to apply for a faculty position at Western. Back then, the advertisement did not state Western’s strong commitment to equity and diversity; and applicants of equity-seeking groups were not encouraged to self-identify within their applications. Western University was committed to attract the strongest applicants; research excellence and merit went hand-in-hand; and the department’s chair and the seven-member Appointment Committee emphasized that considerations surrounding gender, family status, age and sexual orientation had no bearing on hiring

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