Understanding Best Practices for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – March 18, 2024

Workshop will focus on best hiring practices taking Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) into consideration, how to prepare grant submissions addressing EDI and workplace policies and procedures with respect to EDI.

All are welcomed to attend.

Host
Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, Director of Research Development, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba

Moderator
Valerie Williams, Director, Office of Equity, Access and Participation, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Valerie Williams is Black Canadian, born and raised on Treaty 1 Territory; her pronouns are she and her.

In her role as the Director, Office of Equity, Access and Participation, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Valerie delivers an equity strategy grounded in social justice. Her goals are  identifying and dismantling the structures in which oppression and discrimination in all forms are embedded.  Valerie’s portfolio includes raising awareness to faculty, staff and learners through the facilitation of workshops, researching best equity practices and supporting the Colleges and equity committees. Valerie completed Human Resource Management through the University of Manitoba and holds Chartered Professional Human Resources (CPHR) and Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP) designations.