Refereed Conference Presentations

  • Guo-Brennan, M. (2017). Building welcoming and inclusive communities for immigrants and refugees: A comparative analysis on public policy and practice.  Paper presented at the Midwest Political Science Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
  • Guo-Brennan, M. (2017). Civic engagement in developing inclusive policy for urban education reform: Perceptions of educators and stakeholders.  Paper presented at the American Society for Public Administration Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
  • Guo-Brennan, M. & Guo-Brennan, L. (2017). Civic capacity in building welcoming and inclusive communities for newcomers: An international perspective.  Paper presented at the American Society for Public Administration Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
  • Guo-Brennan, M. & Guo-Brennan, L. (2016). Building welcoming communities for newcomer youth: Immigration Policy in Canada and Prince Edward Island. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Washington, DC.
  • Guo-Brennan, M. & Guo-Brennan, L. (2015). Enhancing equity and excellence in schools through integrated immigration policy, research, and praxis. Paper presented at Pathways to Prosperity National Conference: Responding to a changing immigration environment, Toronto, Ontario.
  • Guo-Brennan, M. & Guo-Brennan, L. (2015). Examination of education reform policy and program development from an international and comparative perspective. Paper presented at the Global Conference on Public Policy and Administration, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Guo, L. Wei, X. & Brennan, M. (2014). Developing students’ global competency in higher education: A comparative study. Paper presented at International Conference on Transforming Canada-China Educational Cooperation, Beijing, China.

Invited Presentations and Speaking Engagements

  • Guo-Brennan, M. (2017).  Impact of the Cold-War in American-Sino Relations: A new legacy.  Northwest Minzu University. China
  • Guo-Brennan, M. (2017).  The 2016 presidential election: Trump and public engagement with China.  Northwest Minzu University. China
  • Guo-Brennan, M. & Guo-Brennan, L. (2017). Developing global competency for all in higher education: Examining policies, programs and practices in world-top ranked universities.  Master of Leadership Program. Trinity Western University, Qingdau, China
  • Guo-Brennan, M. & Guo-Brennan, L. (2017). Impact of the Cold-War in American-Sino Relations: A new legacy. Master of Leadership Program. Trinity Western University, Qingdau, China
  • Guo-Brennan, M. & Guo-Brennan, L. (2017). The 2016 presidential election: Trump and public engagement with China.  Master of Leadership Program. Trinity Western University, Qingdau, China

Non-Academic Public Presentations

  • Brennan, M. (2013). Tax Increment Financing: Impact on Change to Local Communities: Hearing before the Joint Committee of the Budget,  (2013) (Testimony of Michael Brennan).
  • Brennan, M. (2013). The impact of budget cuts on municipalities. Legislative Policy Council Round Table discussion at Maine Municipal Association Annual Conference, Augusta,