Specialist, Diversity & Inclusion, City of Toronto
Certificate in Public Administration & Law 2021

Tell prospective students a bit about the work you do.
In this exceptional role, I have the opportunity to champion the City of Toronto’s workforce diversity, equity and inclusion by advancing workforce planning and development related to confronting anti-Black racism and support the organization to move work forward on the action items outlined in the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism. Working closely with senior management, I support the City of Toronto's various workforce development strategies that bring together government, employers, community organizations and other stakeholders to advance a streamlined, responsive and coordinated workforce development system in Toronto, including division-specific programs and priorities. I help to deliver programs and services to promote talent acquisition and retention strategies, branding strategies, best practices and implement detailed plans, and recommend policies/procedures regarding next diversity & inclusion program requirements.

Tell prospective students a bit about how your studies at York helped you to get where you are today.
Studying in the Professional Certificate in Public Administration and Law program has helped to broaden my knowledge and comfort level to serve on work committees that involve drafting policies and reviewing policies through various lenses. My studies are helping to advance my career goals and provide opportunities to develop my skills as I am now able to apply my studies to my work.