David Wheatley

David is an Assistant Professor in Operations & Decision Sciences at Wilfrid Laurier University. He has a background in supply chain and optimization, and has recently been using those skills to try to help address high food prices and food security issues in Canada's North. His current research focuses on the effectiveness of the NNC food subsidy program and the logistics of food distribution in the North.

David helps manage a co-op/internship program that places students in remote Northern communities and is also a respected teacher.