Dr. Claire-Marie Brisson is a Franco-Michigander whose identity is situated between Dearborn, Michigan and Québec. She has made significant contributions to the field, both as a researcher and educator. As a leading voice in the study of in Francophone communities and identity in North America, Brisson has been featured in publications such as France-Amérique (2024) and has been invited to deliver keynote addresses on the future of the Francophonie, including notable keynotes at the Assemblée parlementaire de la francophonie (2023) and the Forum des jeunes ambassadeurs de la Francophonie (2024).