Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Robin Ross
Champion for Indigenous People View Bio
“As the Champion for Indigenous People, I want to inspire others by providing awareness and education within the organization. Inclusivity leads to innovation, creativity and learning from one and other, which are key to a successful, respectful and happy workplace.”Robin Ross
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STEVE JOURDAIN
Champion of Official Languages View Bio
“It is with great pleasure that I am assuming the role of CFMWS champion for official languages. I wish to be an active contributor to illustrate the cornerstone of our identity, which, constantly enriched by ethnic and cultural diversity, continues to shape our beautiful country. I am eager to work with the network of allies and with everyone who wants to contribute to the openness to others and, by doing so, to make our team stronger. I am looking forward to our discussions in both official languages in the near future..”STEVE JOURDAIN
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NAJIM DOST
Champion for Black and Racialized Persons View Bio
"I am proud to be living in a country and working for an employer that not only accepts but actually treasures diversity. As the Champion for Black and Racialized Persons, I will facilitate events and dialogue on some potentially difficult conversations, such as racism and social justice. We will do so in a safe and open environment, just like a family around the dining table. Our ultimate goal is to learn, educate, and advocate for a more just workplace and society."NAJIM DOST
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LAURIE OGILVIE
Wellness Champion View Bio
“As your Wellness Champion, my role is to listen, advocate and promote personal, non-judgmental supports, services and collaborations that fit with our employees definition of wellness. I want to know how can our experiences shape our organization promoting wellness corporately, within teams, and personally? What exists, and more importantly, what needs to exist. My role is to engage and advance wellness opportunities - for all of us - and for whatever that means to us.”LAURIE OGILVIE
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Corinna Heilman
Champion for Persons with Disabilities View Bio
" I’m excited for the opportunity to serve as your Champion for Persons with Disabilities. Together with the Support Coordinator, Theresa Roy, we’re looking forward to working with the Allies Network to create opportunities for enhanced learning, collaboration, curiosity, and innovation, all with a view to building a more healthy, inclusive, respectful and rewarding work environment. "Corinna Heilman
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Raewen Pappas
Co-Champion for Women View Bio
“ I am here to listen, to learn from my peers and colleagues, to build supports and mechanisms that deliver a safe space with equal opportunities and respect across CFMWS. Please feel free to join the Women’s Network of Allies, regardless of if you want to speak up or simply “be”, in a safe virtual space with other supportive, non-judgmental women with a vast array of life experiences. I want to hear what you have to say, and I will work alongside my Co-Champion to effect change.”Raewen Pappas
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Angie Thibodeau
Co-Champion for Women View Bio
“ I consider it a privilege to be a CFMWS Champion for Women. I commit to being an advocate for culture change, holding space for your stories and experiences, and ensuring you feel valued, represented and seen.”Angie Thibodeau
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Robyn Noseworthy
Champion for 2SLGBTQIA+ Community View Bio
" I am so honoured to be your 2SLGBTQIA+ Champion! As such, my hope is to not only represent a voice for you and your family when it comes to inclusion and diversity policies for our queer community, but also work for you and your needs behind the scenes within the greater world of CFMWS. I want to help build a network based on support, diversity, understanding, compassion and most of all, mutual respect. My promise is to continue the communications, be open and present when engaging with you and to understand your needs in hopes of creating a better tomorrow for all. At the end of the day, I wish to create honest, safe dialogue that can further a network of support and understanding from a level of respect and dignity for all. "Robyn Noseworthy
Champion for 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
