Dr. Koole is an Associate Professor in Educational Technology & Design at the University of Saskatchewan. She has a PhD in E-Research and Technology-Enhanced Learning from Lancaster University, UK and a Master of Education from Athabasca University, Canada. Dr. Koole has worked in educational technology for over 20 years. Dr. Koole’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is ingrained in her academic and personal pursuits. Her research increasingly centres on social justice, focusing on systemic inequalities and advocating for underrepresented voices. Locally, she works alongside community groups, advocating for accessible services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in Saskatchewan and collaborating on Indigenous language revitalization projects at the University of Saskatchewan. Internationally, she has been engaging with groups in Afghanistan to promote education for women and girls through educational technology (which includes conceptualizing systems, planning, and designing solutions). She is committed to advancing the well-being of individuals and communities who otherwise may not have access to or ‘say’ in the dominant power structures in their societies, focusing on culturally respectful services and the acknowledgement of their rights. These experiences have provided her with a broad and growing understanding of EDI and how technology can contribute in more positive ways.