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Experts

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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Experts

Hong Duan

Hong Duan is a Systems Analyst and Application Developer at Risk Sciences International, where she has applied her expertise since 2011. She holds a Bachelor of Computer Science degree from the University of Ottawa and is certified as a Microsoft .NET Professional Developer. Hong specializes in developing database-driven, risk-based web applications.
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Experts

Douglas McNair

As a Software Engineering Fellow at RSI, Dr. McNair brings unparalleled expertise in machine learning, Bayesian modeling, and decision-support systems. He supports RSI’s most advanced projects by designing and validating AI/ML architectures that meet both regulatory standards and ethical imperatives, including fairness, transparency, and distributive justice. His domain expertise spans from clinical prediction models to the risk analytics of high-reliability systems, with a particular focus on ensuring data quality and model interpretability.
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Experts

C. Calvin Willhite

Dr. Willhite is an Associate Expert at Risk Sciences International, where he supports the development of quantitative health risk assessments for both naturally occurring and synthetic chemicals. His work draws on decades of experience integrating toxicological evidence, regulatory frameworks, and structure–activity data to inform science-based decision-making. His expertise adds significant value to RSI’s assessments of chemical tolerability, exposure limits, and public health protection standards.
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Experts

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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Experts

Tee L. Guidotti

Dr. Tee L. Guidotti is an esteemed international consultant in occupational and environmental medicine, specializing in risk management and sustainability. His work encompasses problem-solving, medical evaluation, medicolegal services, and extensive publishing and writing. Although retired from the George Washington University, he maintains active roles in teaching and research, holding adjunct faculty positions at West Virginia University and the University of Alberta. His interests span energy technologies, firefighter health, climate change adaptation, and science policy. Dr. Guidotti's contributions include over 300 papers, eight books, and numerous awards, notably the Knudsen Award for Lifetime Achievement in Occupational and Environmental Medicine in 2013. His focus now centers on environmental sustainability and health.
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Senior experts

Emma Hartnett

Dr. Emma Hartnett is Vice-President, Risk Modelling and Simulation at Risk Sciences International (RSI), where she has been a foundational member since its inception in 2006. A globally recognized authority in quantitative risk assessment (QRA), she specializes in developing risk models and decision support tools for complex public health and safety challenges across biological, chemical, and environmental domains.
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Experts

Michael G. Tyshenko

Dr. Michael G. Tyshenko is a Senior Health Risk Analyst at Risk Sciences International (RSI), where he has contributed since 2018 to some of the organization’s most complex and cross-cutting public health risk projects. As RSI’s lead on chemical peer reviews, he brings extensive experience in regulatory science, biological risk, and science-policy integration to high-stakes evaluations that require both deep expertise and clear communication.
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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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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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