Moving beyond performative EDIA policies to creating a transformative culture that enables belonging, innovation, and growth within organizations across sectors. Our expert panelists represent different industries and diverse areas whose work directly impact EDIA within the workplace.
Specific topics to be discussed include recruitment, retention and engagement, workplace accessibility, organizational development, and change management strategies. Our panel discussion is sure to be insightful and informative, leaving you inspired with practical strategies that will empower you to advocate and champion transformational change within your organization.
Target audience:
Senior to mid-level leaders
HR professionals
Professionals of all levels
Students and recent grads (all disciplines)
Moderated by:
Valerie Ndiweni – Career & Transition Advisor, McGill School of Continuing Studies, Operations Management and Business Strategist
About the panelists:
▪️ Samantha Bateman – Talent Acquisition Disruptor, Connector & Community BuilderHas been an advocate for a positive candidate experience, years before this was given priority. Outspoken on shoddy recruitment practices, she always understood that the key to everyone’s success is to understand that the talent we represent has a place and a voice and is our client as well. Positive recruitment practices enable us to partner with incredible organizations and Samantha Bateman truly sees herself more as a talent agent – bringing forth opportunities that candidates are looking for in their next career move. Living passionately in the world of talent acquisition for over 20 years, she still remains in love with the work!
▪️ Kelly Bron Johnson – Founder, Principal Consultant of Completely Inclusive. Kelly Bron Johnson (she/they) is an autistic and Hard of Hearing self advocate, speaker, author, and founder of Completely Inclusive. Her work focuses on breaking down systemic barriers in society and making the path easier for others. She is a Certified Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace Advisor and currently working towards a Professional Certificate in Restorative Justice from Vermont Law School.
▪️ Emilie Nketiah – Director, People and Talent Development. Experienced banker who successfully transitioned into an exciting career in Organizational Development. I am passionate about working on important assignments that allow me to maximize my talents and lead major programs and initiatives forward. Opportunities to challenge myself in new environments and build relationships that foster continuous learning and a collaborative culture drive my career. I am a confident speaker, a patient and clear teacher who is excellent at generating excitement around ideas. My most valuable contribution may be my high energy, drive to get results, and ability to inspire others.
▪️ Kit Malo is an organizational consultant with 20+ years of experience in the not-for-profit sector, who helps organizations learn how to lean into change, risk, and complexity. Kit’s particular passion is working with organizations interested in moving away from colonial ways of working, to support deeper anti-racism, anti-oppression and ultimately more joy and balance in our work lives.
▪️ Charles Wolfe – CEO Charles J. Wolfe Associates, LLC, Leadership Consulting Firm Emotion Roadmap Leadership Consulting Services. Chuck’s expertise is speaking, coaching leaders, and consulting on teams, change, talent, and performance. Internationally recognized leader in emotional intelligence (EI), Chuck is a member of the Advisory Board for the International Society of EI and the EI Consortium. Recent clients Yale, HEC Montreal, US Navy, Chevron, and Transdev Canada.
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