The Joy Experiments

Scott Higgins is a passionate business and community builder who, as President of HIP Developments, Inc., plays a leadership role in the evolution of the Region of Waterloo in southern Ontario. He lives in Kitchener, Ontario.

Paul Kalbfleisch is a writer, visual artist, business leader, and creative collaborator who places himself in the middle of projects that require strong vision and imaginative design. He lives in Waterloo, Ontario.

Mouna Andraos is the co-founder of the award-winning art and design studio Daily tous les jours, which encourages citizens to play an active role in the transformation of their cities, with the public spaces we share everyday as their canvas. She is an adjunct professor in design and computation arts at Concordia University and is also on the board of directors at the Société des arts technologiques. Mouna is also a graduate of New York University's interactive telecommunications program and an alumna of Eyebeam Center for Art and Technology in New York City.

Melissa Mongiat is the co-founder of the award-winning art and design studio Daily tous les jours, which puts humans back at the centre of strategies for urban development, engaging the public with ideas about dance and mobility, play and resilience, and social connection and civic engagement. Melissa holds a master’s degree in creative practice for narrative environments from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, U.K., where she also co-founded Like People Do, a research consultancy on responsive environments.