This month I was named among Profiles in Diversity Journal’s 13th annual Women Worth Watching Award winners for 2015. Winners are featured in the September/October 2014 issue, which showcases their achievements and accomplishments in various sectors, including education. I’m very honored to be named among so many impressive women and executive … [Read more...] about Women Worth Watching Awards 2015 – Cheers!
Institutional Diversity
Ryerson University’s Soup and Substance Series: Fall 2014
The Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at Ryerson University presents the Soup & Substance Series, a series of noon hour moderated panel discussions held at Podium (POD) 250 (unless otherwise noted). While enjoying a warm bowl of soup and refreshments, participants will engage panelists in an open conversation on a range of diversity related … [Read more...] about Ryerson University’s Soup and Substance Series: Fall 2014
“Diversity Is a Reality, Inclusion Is A Choice”: A Book Review
A few months ago I was invited to a talk by Stephen Frost, author of the new book titled, The Inclusion Imperative: How Real Inclusion Creates Better Business and Builds Better Societies. Unfortunately I wasn't able to make it; however, as luck would have it, a colleague suggested that I read the book and gave me a copy. The Inclusion Imperative is an honest and up close … [Read more...] about “Diversity Is a Reality, Inclusion Is A Choice”: A Book Review
Your Pride Is Our Pride
Last year I experienced Pride Toronto for the first time. It was festive and the U.S. Supreme Court had ruled against DOMA – the Defense Against Marriage Act, a case that had intimate connections to Toronto. This year World Pride 2014 is coming to Toronto, and you can see signs of preparation all around. Businesses have transformed their displays to show … [Read more...] about Your Pride Is Our Pride
A Note to Chief Diversity Officers: Be A Rainbow in the Clouds
When I heard that Dr. Maya Angelou had died on May 28, I was sad to hear she had passed away. She was such a phenomenal woman that all types of media outlets reported on her death, including Canada’s Globe and Mail. That following Sunday on Oprah’s OWN network, they broadcast several interviews that Oprah had done with Maya Angelou. For three hours I … [Read more...] about A Note to Chief Diversity Officers: Be A Rainbow in the Clouds