I’m pleased to announce and celebrate that my boutique Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Consulting Business has been recognized as one of the top DEI consulting businesses in Canada for 2025. I started this business only three years ago as a full-time endeavor in February 2022. And while, DEI efforts have been vilified and relegated to the realm of political incorrectness … [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 what I accomplished at TMU; however, my next act has enabled me to share my “secret sauce” with other leaders and organizations … [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 in admissions is no surprise. From the Clinton Administration to President Biden, this has been a long game. In 2003, Justice … [Read more...]
Higher Education for the Public Good, Cultivating a Racially Diverse Democracy
Most educators would agree that diversity and democracy are universal principles that our higher education community and our public hold dear. However, a diverse democracy, emphasizing race and ethnicity, requires substantial advocacy and leadership to promote it as a legitimate public good. Long-standing debates pertaining to inequitable educational opportunities, mortality … [Read more...]
The Invisibility of EDI During Uncertain Times: Part 3
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 those of us who are on the frontlines, advocating for greater equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in our organizations, policies, practices and actions, during “good” times there are persistent challenges to make sure EDI is front and … [Read more...]