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Todd Ruthman

Todd Ruthman serves as Vice‑President, Software and Modelling Solutions at Risk Sciences International (RSI) and has been with RSI since its founding in 2006. With a BASc in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Todd strives to understand the complex interactions in systems - a perspective that he channels into the design of data-driven, evidence-based decision-support applications for RSI’s clients. His team crafts custom IT solutions and leverages tools such as SQL Server, .NET,  Python, Excel, and R, to translate complex risk scenarios into interactive decision-support platforms.
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Margaret Wilson

Margaret Wilson is a Senior Risk Analyst at Risk Sciences International (RSI), where she has been a foundational member since the company’s inception in 2006. Drawing on a rare combination of scientific breadth and analytical precision, Margaret has supported and led a wide range of multidisciplinary projects spanning microbial and chemical food safety, prion diseases, climate-related risk prioritization, and global regulatory systems.
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John Lark

As a Risk Management Expert at RSI, John Lark brings a wealth of practical and policy-level experience to support strategic risk frameworks, enterprise-level risk reviews, and board advisory services. He contributes to RSI projects that require deep knowledge of international standards (especially ISO 31000) and risk integration into organizational governance and operations. His advisory scope spans both public and private sector clients, often at the interface of policy, compliance, and strategic foresight.
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Patricia Larkin

Dr. Larkin serves as an Associate Expert at Risk Sciences International, specializing in policy, regulatory analysis, and population health risk assessment. Her work with RSI has included life cycle assessments of metals, as well as a review of Alberta’s Water Cytotoxicity Testing Program. She contributes rigorous, equity-sensitive approaches to risk analysis, and brings a nuanced understanding of the intersections between policy, science, and public values.
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Paul Stanish

Dr. Paul Stanish joined Risk Sciences International (RSI) in 2021 as a Risk Analyst, where he plays an essential role in advancing data-driven risk practices. Leveraging his strong background in chemistry and nanotechnology, he supports clients in building modern data cultures grounded in causal inference, machine learning operations (MLOps), and organizational performance measurement. His work ensures that risk frameworks not only incorporate emerging technologies but are also scalable and operational within institutional settings.
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Syed A. Sattar

As a Microbiologist with Risk Sciences International, Dr. Sattar contributes his deep expertise in pathogen ecology, environmental microbiology, and infection control technologies to support RSI’s work in health risk assessment and risk mitigation. His insights guide RSI’s contributions to evidence-based disinfection strategies, microbial exposure modelling, and policy-relevant evaluations of infectious disease risk across water, air, food, and surface-contact pathways.
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Paul Price

Dr. Paul Price is a Senior Analyst at Risk Sciences International (RSI), bringing over four decades of experience as a pioneer in exposure science and chemical risk assessment. Since joining RSI in 2019, Dr. Price has focused on advancing mixture risk assessment—an increasingly vital area as regulators shift from assessing single chemicals in isolation to understanding the cumulative effects of combined exposures. His current work includes the development of Mixture Adjustment Factors, participation in international regulatory committees, and authorship of scholarly publications aimed at refining the science-policy interface of chemical mixture risk.
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RSI Team

Monique MacDonald

Monique MacDonald is a seasoned Office Administrator with over thirty-five years of experience ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of office environments. She joined Risk Sciences International (RSI) in 2017, where she oversees the full range of internal operations and provides essential support across RSI’s scientific, operational, and client engagement activities. Her responsibilities include bookkeeping, financial support such as budgeting, invoicing, and expense tracking, as well as sales and marketing support. She also serves as operational and logistics coordinator for RSI’s convening events, including training sessions, workshops, and meetings.
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William Leiss

As a Senior Advisor and Associate Expert with Risk Sciences International, Dr. Leiss contributes unparalleled insight into the design, delivery, and evaluation of risk communication strategies for government, regulatory bodies, and civil society. His legacy work in building public trust around controversial science and his decades of thought leadership on consensus-building, science-based policy, and societal responses to risk make him a foundational contributor to RSI’s mission.
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Senior experts

Daniel Krewski

Daniel Krewski began his career in the federal government of Canada, focusing on programs within Health Canada, particularly in food safety and environmental health. Trained in mathematics, statistics, and biostatistics, his multidisciplinary background reflects the complex nature of risk science. He later transitioned to academia, founding the McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment at the University of Ottawa. There, he developed new methodologies and collaborated internationally. In 2006, he co-founded Risk Sciences International, aiming to provide expert advice on diverse risk issues. His contributions have been instrumental in shaping risk assessment frameworks used by organizations like Health Canada and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In 2023, Dr. Krewski passed the CEO's baton to Greg Paoli; he remains active as RSI Chief Risk Scientist.
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