Meet the team

CO-FOUNDER & PRODUCER

Carrie Boyce is the Executive Director of the Royal Canadian Institute for Science. With over a decade's experience in science communication, it’s fair to say she’s become a Jack of all trades, master of some.

CO-FOUNDER & PRODUCER

Dr. Shawn Hercules is a postdoctoral researcher at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre developing novel prevention tools for women at high risk for breast cancer. Shawn was born and raised in Barbados, and now lives and performs in Toronto as Rawbyn Diamonds.

CO-FOUNDER & PRODUCER

Dr. Samantha Yammine is a Neuroscientist turned Science Communicator, more popularly known as Science Sam. She engages the masses with science through social media like Instagram, Tik Tok and Twitter.

CO-FOUNDER & PRODUCER

Dr. Geith Maal-Bared is a behavioural neuroscientist and part-time lecturer at the University of Toronto. He has recently embarked on a new role as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager at Air Canada. Geith was born and raised in Saudi Arabia, and now lives and performs in Toronto as Coco Verdose.

CO-PRODUCER

After attending the first Science is a Drag show, Daniel was inspired by the possibilities of sharing science in creative and inclusive ways. When he’s not helping to plan our next show, tinkering with the latest tech, or putting on a performance in his living room for absolutely no one, you can find Daniel working as a Medical Affairs professional in the pharmaceutical industry.