Daniel Bear

Background

About Daniel Bear

As an academic and policy leader with over 20 years of experience, I drive impactful research, policy development, and social innovation initiatives within complex organizational landscapes. Currently, I lead the Humber Polytechnic Centre for Social Innovation, where I foster collaborative projects that engage faculty, community partners, industry, and students in addressing critical social issues. My deep expertise in drug policy, criminal justice, policing, and harm reduction, particularly within the burgeoning cannabis sector, is coupled with robust project leadership and extensive stakeholder engagement capabilities. I excel at delivering strategic solutions and actionable insights across academia, government, and industry, adept at translating complex research into practical applications. My background includes significant experience in policy analysis, impact evaluation, knowledge translation, and applied research, with a strong foundation in qualitative, ethnographic, and mixed-methods research design and execution. I am committed to advancing evidence-based policy and fostering equitable social outcomes through strategic leadership and meticulous project execution.