Andrea Carey is a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP), holds a Masters of Education in Leadership Studies and is a champion of inclusion. Andrea is currently working towards a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching, is Dare to Lead certified and Nova Profile Certified. Andrea recently completed an appointment as a Special Advisor on Disability Inclusion for Minister Carla Qualtrough P.C., M.P..
Andrea works to support clients to create cultures of belonging and inclusion for everyone to thrive and has worked extensively on inclusion and improved access for Indigenous peoples, Newcomers, persons with disabilities and women and girls. She brings extensive experience in business operations, facility management, human resources, strategic planning, marketing, group facilitation, curriculum development and product development.
Her passionate, playful and engaging approach to inclusion provides a platform for understanding the challenges, to develop a strategy that aligns the organization’s needs with global trends and connects clients to tools to ensure successful implementation.
Andrea volunteered for ten years with the Canadian Paralympic Committee as a Board Director and Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee; and currently sits on the Board of KidSport Victoria.
Nesreen is a facilitation geek, a policy nerd and social innovator. After completing a Masters in Public Administration, and Bachelor of Political Science she has been advancing public policy for equity-seeking groups across Canada since.
Spanning national, provincial and municipal organizations Nesreen has made her mark on the areas of public policy that affect housing and homelessness, LGBTQ2S+ youth housing, newcomers, women and gender diverse people and domestic violence, childcare and economic policy. She believes lived experience is the greatest asset to any work related to equity, diversity and inclusion. It is her hope that by disrupting what we thought was possible about belonging, will create a world that is just, fair and equitable.
She is a respected collaborator, advisor and leader and hopes to offer these skills to the organizations on their equity, diversity and inclusion journey. Trained in conflict coaching, and conflict resolution Nesreen is an expert facilitator. She uses her intuitive abilities to bring the best out of participants, designing engaging environments to create and deeply listen to stakeholders.
Nesreen sits on the board of the Institute of Public Administration (Calgary Chapter), and is a foster volunteer with the Alberta Animal Rescue Society (AARCS).
Aly is currently the Vice President of People, Equity, and Culture at a tech start-up; he is also an Adjunct College Professor and a University Instructor. Aly has earned his designation as a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP) and teaches a variety of courses in leadership, communication, diversity, and career developmen
Aly is currently the Vice President of People, Equity, and Culture at a tech start-up; he is also an Adjunct College Professor and a University Instructor. Aly has earned his designation as a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP) and teaches a variety of courses in leadership, communication, diversity, and career development.
As a Consultant and Leadership Coach, Aly helps leaders champion Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) initiatives within their respective organizations and also facilitates training on JEDI for Executives and frontline staff. Aly facilitates a wide variety of corporate training including; Managing Mental Health in the Workplace, Implicit Bias in Professional Decision Making, and Inclusive Leadership.
Aly has over 15 years of experience as a police officer, including various leadership roles in which he led organization-wide Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives. Aly was selected to be a member of the EDI Committee of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and appointed to the Toronto Police Services Board's Anti-Racism Advisory Panel. In addition to being a regular conference speaker, Aly teaches courses and facilitates training related to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Aly earned a master’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration and undergraduate degrees in both Kinesiology and Adult Education. Aly is a Harvard-trained negotiator and has successfully completed certificate programs in Change Management, Inclusive Leadership, Police Leadership, and Teaching Effectiveness. He is a lifelong learner and is currently enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching program at Royal Roads University.
Beth Hudson, traditionally from Sucker Creek First Nation in Treaty 8, was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. Growing up, Beth was frequently the only Indigenous person in the room and felt isolated and alone in most areas of her life. Always an active kid, she found community and connection through sport and recreation, and pursued th
Beth Hudson, traditionally from Sucker Creek First Nation in Treaty 8, was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. Growing up, Beth was frequently the only Indigenous person in the room and felt isolated and alone in most areas of her life. Always an active kid, she found community and connection through sport and recreation, and pursued this passion through university and grad school, eventually finding a home in the Northwest Territories. She loves to help build capacity and opportunity for Indigenous youth by creating innovative strategies for overcoming the systemic and societal barriers that impact Indigenous communities. Beth continues to inspire change in the communities she works with. She has helped develop content for national programs and training for Aboriginal sport and has networked with national sport bodies in an effort to inspire change and use sport and recreation as a tool to help Indigenous youth overcome barriers.
Storie Serres has over a decade of experience in digital content spanning multiple industries, most recently in international hockey. Her passion for allyship has provided a number of opportunities to combine her love of sport and fitness into philanthropic efforts, including multi-day cycling tours, marathons and duathlons.
A self-profe
Storie Serres has over a decade of experience in digital content spanning multiple industries, most recently in international hockey. Her passion for allyship has provided a number of opportunities to combine her love of sport and fitness into philanthropic efforts, including multi-day cycling tours, marathons and duathlons.
A self-professed digital nerd, Storie is always looking for new ways to lead conversations and inspire others through digital content. When she isn't absorbing herself with digital trends or fitness, Storie is traveling the world; always on the hunt for the next adventure.
Fannie found her true passion for adaptive and parasports at the end of 2010 and has never looked back. Fannie is the Manager, Para Development with Athletics Canada, an experience Mission Staff with the Canadian Paralympic Committee and a member of CPC’s Performance and Games Operations committee. She also sits on the Girls and Women Adv
Fannie found her true passion for adaptive and parasports at the end of 2010 and has never looked back. Fannie is the Manager, Para Development with Athletics Canada, an experience Mission Staff with the Canadian Paralympic Committee and a member of CPC’s Performance and Games Operations committee. She also sits on the Girls and Women Advisory Board for ViaSport Fannie recently completed her Certification as a Certified Canadian Diversity and Inclusion Professional (CCIP) with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI). Her passion lies in a continuous learning journey in developing awareness and tools to understand the systematic barriers in sport better as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion. She believes that creating spaces where individuals feel safe and seen and belong will lead to a more inclusive and diverse society and that this work starts with athletes with a disability, LGTBQI2S athletes and BIPOC athletes and coaches.
Fannie a trouvé sa passion pour les sports adaptés et paralympiques en 2010. Elle est présentement la gestionnaire du développement du para-athlétisme avec Athlétisme Canada. Elle a fait partie de quatre équipes de mission avec le Comité paralympique canadien (CPC) et est membre du comité CPC Performance paralympique et jeux. Elle fait aussi partie du Conseil consultatif filles et femmes avec
ViaSport. Fannie a recamment completé sa Certification de spécialiste en inclusion agréée du Centre canadien pour la diversité et l’inclusion. Elle croit en le pouvoir créer des cultures où chaque personne appartient et se passionne a une education continuelle au sujet de la diversité et de l’inclusion. Elle veut aider a créer des espaces ou chaque individue se sent secure et la bienvenue.
Fannie se joint a l’équippe Inclusion Incorporated comme collabratrice et modératrice pour nos épisodes « Favoriser l’appartenance ».
Ryan comes to INclusion INcorporated holding a Master’s of Kinesiology, specializing in Health Promotion, and a Graduate Certificate in Sport and Recreation Management. Before working in sport Ryan’s research focused on working with members of marginalized communities. Passionate about lifelong learning, Ryan is currently mulling the ide
Ryan comes to INclusion INcorporated holding a Master’s of Kinesiology, specializing in Health Promotion, and a Graduate Certificate in Sport and Recreation Management. Before working in sport Ryan’s research focused on working with members of marginalized communities. Passionate about lifelong learning, Ryan is currently mulling the idea of beginning a PhD that would combine their interests of Safe Sport, coaching practices, and sport culture.
Ryan was born and raised in rural Manitoba. As a transmasculine, non-binary person they struggled to find belonging in their hometown but found solace in sport. That belonging in a sport environment has led them to a career in advocating for Safe Sporting environments for all athletes. This passion has led them to work in athlete services with Queen’s University Athletics Department, before joining Canada Artistic Swimming as the Safe Sport Manager. Ryan believes that Safe Sport and the principles of diversity, inclusion and equity are interconnected and work together to create positive experiences for athletes.
Ryan is excited to continue to dive deep into their own learning journey with the INclusion INcorporated team and explore how small daily changes can create more inclusive and psychologically safe environments.
Marco Pasqua is an award-winning Entrepreneur, Accessibility Consultant and Inspirational Speaker. After graduating from the Art Institute of Vancouver, he spent 5 years in the video game industry.
During the recession of 2010, he lost his job, which turned out to be the biggest blessing in disguise. Marco decided it was time to use his vo
Marco Pasqua is an award-winning Entrepreneur, Accessibility Consultant and Inspirational Speaker. After graduating from the Art Institute of Vancouver, he spent 5 years in the video game industry.
During the recession of 2010, he lost his job, which turned out to be the biggest blessing in disguise. Marco decided it was time to use his voice to make a positive impact on the world, so he built his
own brand as a professional speaker and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, he has remained focused on social impact, keeping a philanthropic approach to the work that he does. Some of his most
memorable talks include TEDxStanleyPark, The United Way as an impact speaker and The Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Throughout his life, Marco has also been involved with a number of organizations as a spokesperson, helping to spread advocacy for persons with disabilities across Canada.
As an Accessibility and Inclusion Consultant, he has worked with some of BC's biggest change-driven business leaders who are champions for more accessible, inclusive workplaces. It's through these experiences that he is helping to pave the way for all Canadians to have universal access to the programs, services and places that they live, work and play.
Heather Barnett comes to INclusion INcorporated with a background and certification in legal office administration. She is experienced in personal injury law where she assisted legal teams to fight on behalf of injured victims to ensure they received the care and compensation they deserved. Her work included motor vehicle accidents,
Heather Barnett comes to INclusion INcorporated with a background and certification in legal office administration. She is experienced in personal injury law where she assisted legal teams to fight on behalf of injured victims to ensure they received the care and compensation they deserved. Her work included motor vehicle accidents, cycling accidents, slip and falls and medical malpractice lawsuits. Heather was most recently involved in a presidential role of a non-profit society in which she helped navigate transformation into a new society, moving locations, plus temporary closure due to COVID-19.
Heather is Vancouver born and Victoria raised. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two kids, playing piano and exploring Vancouver Island. She is excited for the opportunity to work behind the scenes as an office administrator amongst a remarkable group of problem solvers and critical thinkers at INclusion INcorporated.
Richard 'Bear' Peter (born September 10, 1972) is a Canadian First Nations wheelchair basketball player. Peter was born in Duncan, British Columbia, and currently resides in Vancouver. When Richard was four years old, he was injured in a bus accident, leaving him in a wheelchair ever since. He began playing wheelchair basketball at the ag
Richard 'Bear' Peter (born September 10, 1972) is a Canadian First Nations wheelchair basketball player. Peter was born in Duncan, British Columbia, and currently resides in Vancouver. When Richard was four years old, he was injured in a bus accident, leaving him in a wheelchair ever since. He began playing wheelchair basketball at the age of 15 when he was inspired by a team that came to his school and introduced him to wheelchair sports. Since then, Peter has competed in the 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 Paralympic Games, winning the Gold medal for wheelchair basketball for three of those years.
What's something exciting your business offers? Say it here. Andie Pask is passionate about living and promoting health and wellness in her community. Having a background in Physical Education, she has worked with a variety of clients in meeting their physical fitness goals. With a heart for creating active opportunities for children a
What's something exciting your business offers? Say it here. Andie Pask is passionate about living and promoting health and wellness in her community. Having a background in Physical Education, she has worked with a variety of clients in meeting their physical fitness goals. With a heart for creating active opportunities for children and youth, Andie has promoted, taught and coordinated physical literacy programs across Victoria. She hopes to pursue a Masters in Public Health, with a focus on health promotion in female youth and women.
Andie is excited to be involved with INclusion INcorporated to be coordinating a local girls multi-sport program. She hopes this will draw a diverse group of girls to have the opportunity to experience new activities. Through connection and inclusion, Andie hopes to to inspire and empower them to be confident, active females for life!
Beth Amiro has been a champion of inclusion and access in Nova Scotia surfing, creating opportunities for women, indigenous communities, and people of African Descent in since 2005. As the president of the Surfing Association of Nova Scotia and a board member of Surf Canada, Beth has discovered that passion, inclusive leadership, and co
Beth Amiro has been a champion of inclusion and access in Nova Scotia surfing, creating opportunities for women, indigenous communities, and people of African Descent in since 2005. As the president of the Surfing Association of Nova Scotia and a board member of Surf Canada, Beth has discovered that passion, inclusive leadership, and community collaboration is a recipe for initiating positive and effective social change.
It is Beth's dream that her children will be adults in a world where Diversity and Inclusion is a given, seamlessly woven into the fabric of society.
Beth is very excited to be joining the INclusion INcorporated team, where she can further her journey of learning about Diversity and Inclusion, and deepen her understanding of how we can all work together to build a more inclusive and equitable society.
Sarah Gallsworthy is on a journey to share the power of movement, health and quality programming. Growing up in British Colombia she learned early about the value of active, healthy living. As part of the LGBTQI2S community, Sarah also understands that barriers to programs and spaces can limit potential. She is an advocate for awareness a
Sarah Gallsworthy is on a journey to share the power of movement, health and quality programming. Growing up in British Colombia she learned early about the value of active, healthy living. As part of the LGBTQI2S community, Sarah also understands that barriers to programs and spaces can limit potential. She is an advocate for awareness and inclusion to help others find a sense of belonging and acceptance. Sarah left the healthcare sector with a passion for teaching others. She is currently a professor in both the Fitness Health Promotion and Recreation Programs at Seneca College, in Ontario, a learning facilitator for the Coaching Association of Ontario, a Physical Literacy master learning facilitator with Sport for Life, and a master trainer with High Five. As a sport and recreation consultant, Sarah has been a part of many Provincial, Territorial and National initiatives that support physical literacy, child development and quality engagement. When not working, you can likely find Sarah keeping active at her local park in her most important role of mom to young daughter Ayla, whilst tossing a frisbee ( that will never be returned) to Great Dane, Hamilton.
Judy came to Canada from Taiwan in 2004 to seek better approaches to understand their athletic investment in sports. After completing a Masters in Social-Managerial Aspects of Sport at UBC and a Ph.D. in feminist sport studies at U of A, Dr. Liao has made their mark on furthering conversations about socio-cultural aspects of sport and int
Judy came to Canada from Taiwan in 2004 to seek better approaches to understand their athletic investment in sports. After completing a Masters in Social-Managerial Aspects of Sport at UBC and a Ph.D. in feminist sport studies at U of A, Dr. Liao has made their mark on furthering conversations about socio-cultural aspects of sport and intersections of gender in sport and physical activity at Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta at Camrose, Alberta. As a queer Asian immigrant speaking about gender, race, and sexuality, Judy encountered a lot of hostile push backs from students from the very beginning of my tenure at Augustana. Judy is an active participant in cultivating more equitable, diverse, and accessible communities that they are associated with. They have served on committees at the department, university, and professional societies to find solutions to empower and create meaningful engagements with marginalized communities in and through sport and physical activity.
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