Crafting a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) commitment and policy doesn’t have to be laden in “legalise.” At Chic Geek, we believe…
DEI policies can be tangible, vibrant documents that fuel our teams and help propel our diversity and culture forward!
Presented by Chic Geek and the ICTC’s Talent Acquisition for the Digital Economy (TADE) program, join this session to hear from panelists with extensive backgrounds in developing, crafting and nurturing some of Canada’s most successful and tangible DEI policy work for startups, scaleups, and organizations in the public and private sector.
This is an interactive session and the DEI Policy case study featuring Inclusion by Libra is considered homework so you can come with your questions prepared! There will be opportunities for you to ask our DEI policy experts your direct questions during the session to help kickstart your own DEI work.
Friday, January 28, 2022
12PM - 1PM MT
Virtual | Free
Register now!
Meet the Speakers
Jillian Kruschell
CEO, Inclusion by Libra
A seasoned relationship manager, Jillian has extensive experience working with a full spectrum of organizations from small businesses to internationally-recognized brands. At Libra Consulting, Jillian leads a team who work with organizations to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into business strategy. Libra specializes in working with young companies, and brings a DEI lens to the professionalization of small business by creating policies and procedures rooted in employee well being.
Drawing on a Bachelor’s in Management alongside 13 years of experience in fast-growing companies, Jillian combines a nimble approach to strategy, process design and project management with a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
As founder and CEO, Jillian brings a personalized touch to business. She works closely with clients to tailor solutions to their unique needs and ensure the consistent and dependable provision of high quality results.
Mami Schouten
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Research Officer at the University of Victoria
In her current role, Mami supports the Vice President Research and Innovation as well as the Equity and Human Rights Office. Throughout her past 20 years of employment at UVic, she has taken various roles in the field of International Education, Co-operative Education Programs and EDI initiatives.
Her professional commitment is to maximize an organization’s capacity to become an inclusive environment for all stakeholders by ensuring the EDI values are embedded in daily practices.
As a racialized woman, she has first-hand experience in what it is like to be marginalized and is also aware of her own privilege in different aspects (e.g. able-bodied, cisgender).”
Theresa Tayler
Head of Content & Public Relations, Chic Geek
Theresa is leading the Diversity Motherboard for Chic Geek and in past she has headed up award-winning magazine teams, strategies around integrated digital and print content projects, as well as communications/marketing, media relations and content strategy initiatives for various for-profit and non-profit businesses, post-secondary institutions and groups. Including science centres, and post secondary institutions and Chic Geek!
She is a former journalist, and still works in writing, editing and photography. She’s founder of (Start Me Up PR)which specializes in Content, Brand Story and Media Relations support for Tech, Startups, and organization focused on social innovation.
About the Diversity in Practice Series
This event is part of Chic Geek’s Diversity in Practice Series, where we explore Conscious Leadership, Measurement tactics and methods, as well as Engaged and Vulnerable Action towards DEI work. Each event is designed around our Diversity Motherboard, a hub of information about our amazing tech sector’s DEI work, and tangible takeaways to inform DEI practice, as well as a place to share our DEI journeys. The Diversity in Practice Series of events are about sharing and learning from each other without judgement. Together, we can make DEI an evolving success story in the tech sector. This event is proudly brought to you through funding from:
Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC), which promotes the development of Alberta’s venture capital industry by investing in venture capital funds that financial technology companies. Learn more at alberta-enterprise.ca
Alberta Innovates is a provincial research and innovation agency that expands the horizon of possibilities to solve today’s challenges and create a healthier and more prosperous future for Alberta and the world. Learn more at albertainnovates.ca
The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.
The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a not-for-profit national centre of expertise for strengthening Canada’s digital advantage in a global economy. TADE is an ICTC capacity building program supporting small and medium Alberta companies in attracting, hiring, and retaining digital talent.