Dr. Lori Leach is passionate about inclusion, technology, and learning. Lori’s work includes two decades of research and project management dedicated to inclusion and access. In the last decade, she has focused on the development and implementation of strategic initiatives within the Apprenticeship Branch of the government of New Brunswick. Since 2019, Lori has directed the Virtual Learning Strategy Research Program, which focuses on the virtual provision of adult learning supports to apprentices with essential skills gaps and learning disabilities. VLS has been keenly supported financially by the federal government and is currently implemented in most apprenticeship authorities across Canada.