Meet the team
Samantha Yammine, PhD
Chair & Executive Producer
Dr. Samantha Yammine is a Neuroscientist turned Science Communicator more popularly known as Science Sam. One of Canada's most well known science communicators, she engages the masses with science through social media (@science.sam) and is a regular science expert on CTV’s The Good Stuff with Mary Berg. Sam leads strategic partnerships, as well as science communication training for all Science is a Drag performers.
Carrie Boyce, MA Cantab
Vice Chair & Executive Producer
Carrie Boyce is the Executive Director of the Royal Canadian Institute for Science. An award-winning science communicator with over a decade of experience, it’s fair to say she’s become a Jack of all trades, master of some.
Shawn Hercules, MPH, PhD
Treasurer & Head of Drag
Dr. Shawn Hercules is a clinical epidemiologist with expertise in molecular cancer biology and health equity. Originally from Barbados, Shawn did not fully embrace his queer identity but now lives and performs in Toronto as a fabulous drag queen that goes by Dr. Rawbyn Diamonds (@rawbyndiamonds).
Daniel Celeste, MBDC
Brand and Creative Director
Daniel Celeste is a Medical Advisor in the pharmaceutical industry with experience across therapy areas including cardiorenal/metabolic disease, contraception, and vaccines. He has also led multiple 2SLGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Groups in top pharma companies. Daniel is known for compelling science communication, which he also channels into appearances in drag as Ms. Medisin (@msmedisin).
Geith Maal-Bared, PhD
Event Co-Producer
Dr. Geith Maal-Bared is a Behavioural Neuroscientist and part-time Lecturer at the University of Toronto. He now leads Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager at Air Canada. Geith was born and raised in Saudi Arabia, and currently lives and performs in Toronto as Coco Verdose.