This session will provide actionable strategies for embedding DEI in hiring, workplace culture, performance evaluations, & more. We will explore practical ways to mitigate bias, improve transparency in hiring and assessment processes, and create inclusive work environments. We will also cover methods for engaging leadership, managing resistance, and taking individual and collective action to uphold DEI commitments. You will leave with concrete steps to drive meaningful change in your organizations and communities!

• Marcie Hawranik, Canadian Equality Consulting Founder & President. Marcie Hawranik is the recipient of the 2018 Alberta Premier’s Award of Excellence for her work to advance gender equality in Alberta. In 2019 she was recognized as a SHE Innovator by UN Women. She is also very active in the community and is a member of various non-profit boards.
• Jessica Lin, Canadian Equality Consulting Strategist & Trainer. Jessica is a passionate inclusion & HR practitioner who thrives on cultivating meaningful relationships while driving organizational change. Belonging is at the core of everything Jessica does, and she strives for everyone to experience this fundamental human need in the workplace and beyond.