Before September 2012, I rarely used social media either personally or professionally. I had a handful of Facebook Friends, Twitter Followers, and LinkedIn Connections. Although I had a Blackberry, I didn’t take advantage of all its smartphone features. I primarily used it to makes calls, check my emails, keep up with my work schedule, and take a picture … [Read more...]
What Is a Chief Diversity Officer (CDO)?
In 2012, I was named the inaugural Assistant Vice President/Vice Provost of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) for Ryerson University, which is located in Toronto, Ontario. As such, my mandate is to provide leadership, advocacy, and coordination for the institution such that all members of our Ryerson community have the opportunity to learn, work, and live in an … [Read more...]