Class photo, circa 1985 - Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Does diversity and inclusion in your organization look like my grade 2 class photo from the early 80s?
Imagine if we were as sluggish with advances in technology as we are with diversity and inclusion.
No internet. No smartphones. No streaming services. No social media. No AI.
This photo was taken around the time I got my first Atari. I would later become obsessed with playing Number Munchers on the Macintosh computer in the computer lab. I would learn how to type DOS commands. I would use a floppy disk to save my work.
We didn’t stay stuck in 1985 technology. Don’t stay stuck in a 1985 diversity mindset.
Embracing diversity AND inclusion will unlock growth opportunities.
About me:
My mission is to help you embed diversity and inclusion in your organization to drive performance.
Whether it’s revenues earned through new or shifting customer needs, ensuring D&I brand authenticity, responding to shareholder requirements, or ensuring employees feel valued and remain engaged, I am here to help you!
Specifics:
Dual Canadian and Swiss citizen. My family is from Trinidad and Tobago.
15 years of experience in the private and energy sectors in roles that include business development, procurement and administration.
Bilingual (French & English)
Lived, worked and volunteered in Canada, Switzerland, the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Education:
Diversity and Inclusion Program, Cornell University, New York, USA
Executive MBA, IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland. The case study I co-authored - Mary Barra and the Lyft Investment: Leading GM into the Sharing Economy Through Acquisitions - under the supervision of Professors Carlos Cordon and Tawfik Jelassi can be ordered here:
Bachelor of Arts, York University, Toronto, Canada
Bitcoin enthusiast since 2017!
Fun fact: throughout university and shortly after graduation, I performed in television commercials, short films and music videos.