Dr. Victoria Fast is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Program Director for the Master of GIS, 2024 Parex Fellow for the Faculty of Science, and Academic Co-Lead for the Institutes for Transdisciplinary Scholarship at the University of Calgary. 
 
She leads the Accessible Mapping and Mobilities research lab and the University of Calgary Accessibility Network (UCAN) with a distinctive vision: to embed accessibility considerations not only in our cities but also in our data and analysis, mapping technologies, educational curriculums, and urban standards.
 
Dr. Fast is renowned for her innovative approach to urban accessibility, reshaping traditional practices by integrating rigorous academic research with hands-on teaching and community engagement. Her work has a profound impact on creating digital and built environments that are welcoming and accessible for all.