Marc White (PhD) worked in the non-profit sector for over 40 years. He was founder and former CEO of the Work Wellness and Disability Prevention Institute. He holds an appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor with the Department of Family Practice at the University of British Columbia. His academic research interests include the intersection of work and health, mental health, active lifestyles, housing, ageing, and social determinants of health. Dr. White has been appointed three times on the City of Vancouver’s advisory committee focused on older adults and elders. He is currently Chair of the advisory committee and co-chair of the housing subcommittee. Marc lives in non-profit co-operative housing. In 2021 he  published a comprehensive analysis of the social and economic benefits of co-op housing in the City of Vancouver