When news of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the airwaves in January, little did we know how much it would change our lives two months later. For … [Read More...]
Diversity and Inclusion Topics
The Invisibility of EDI During Uncertain Times: Part 2
When news of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the airwaves in January, little did we know how much it would change our lives two months later. For … [Read More...]
Equity News
5 Ways of RESILIENCE to Support and Empower
It has been over two months since the murder and death of George Floyd, May 25, with the backdrop of a global pandemic and economic … [Read More...]
5 Ways to RESIST for Greater Self Empowerment and Agency
It has been over two months since the murder and death of George Floyd, May 25, with the backdrop of a global pandemic and economic … [Read More...]
Institutional Diversity Topics and Events
Reflections of a Chief Diversity Officer: Leveraging EDI to Drive Culture Change in Organizations
(Originally posted April 28, 2023 on the EDI Knowledge Mobilization and Dissemination Centre at Sheridan College) This article was extracted from a fireside chat I did last year as part of the CICan 50-30 Challenge “Every Woman Counts” webinar … [Read More...]
The Evolution of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Roles: Highlighting My Bright Future Podcast Episode (37)
Last month I was interviewed for a Bright Future podcast episode (Episode 37), moderated by Michael Bassett, Director, Research Impact, at the Conference Board of Canada (CBoC). Drawing upon my experience as a Chief Diversity Officer in Canada and … [Read More...]
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Denise O’Neil Green Consulting is Now Open for Business!
As you may already know, I concluded my tenure at Ryerson University (renamed Toronto Metropolitan University - TMU) last year to explore other opportunities, place a greater focus on my health, and spend more time with my family. I’m very proud of … [Read More...]
Race Conscious Affirmative Action: Time Is Up
I have researched race-conscious policies in higher education for many years as it was central to my dissertation research 20 years ago. Learning of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS)’s decision to strike down the use of race as a factor … [Read More...]