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Associate Spotlight: Q&A with Samiha Sharif

Why is inclusion, diversity, equity and anti-racism (IDEA) important in your personal and professional life?

I realized early that people’s ability to have more choices was often influenced by their identity and that a society is only as adept at addressing adversity as meeting the physical, physiological, mental and emotional needs of people. That is what led me to social work: micro-level work as a psychotherapist, helping people access support and have more tools in their toolbox to access…

Disrupting Resistance to DEI

An American DEI practitioner digs beneath the surface of the devaluing of DEI in organisations

If your organization is feeling the tension around DEI right now, don’t mistake it as a reason to pause or, worse, to quit. That tension is a sign the system is being stretched. And in that discomfort, real transformation is possible…. So, what will you do? Will you retreat or reimagine? Will you perform or transform? Will you protect your comfort, or practice courage?

IDEACertified™: A Credible Standard for Inclusive, High-Trust Organizations

Despite the so-called “backlash” against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across both public and private sectors, organizations are facing increasing expectations to demonstrate real, measurable progress on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA). Good intentions and isolated training initiatives are no longer sufficient. What is required is evidence—grounded in data, aligned to legislation, and trusted by employees, stakeholders, and the public.

IDEACertified™ is DiversiPro’s trademarked, evidence-based certification program designed to achieve this goal. It provides organizations with a structured, defensible pathway to move beyond intention and toward sustained, organization-wide impact in IDEA practice…

Looking Ahead: Choosing Purpose in a Year of Disruption

“The challenge before us is not simply to react, but to respond with intention. To hold the line on equity and inclusion even when it is uncomfortable. To strengthen social cohesion by … refusing narratives that pit communities against one another. And to remember that progress, especially in turbulent times, is shaped by the choices we make.”

Bridging the Gaps: Improving Access to Culturally Specific Care ​

We sat down with Joefin Peter to discuss the lack of representation of BIPOC providers in sexual and reproductive health. Joefin emphasizes the importance of culturally specific care for racialized individuals and highlights how initiatives like the BIPOC Maternal Professionals Database are helping make this care more accessible…

Why Is It So Hard to Connect with Other Cultures?

For some time now, I have made it my mission to support connections between people, particularly those from different cultures. Yet, the more time I spend doing this, the humbler I become.  

A week ago, while talking with friends, I initially stated that I respect and am open to all religions, but then went on to explain how the rituals in them made no sense to me and to question their relevance to one’s spiritual journey…

Associate Spotlight: Q&A with Kennedy Schultz

Why is IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism) important in your personal and professional life?

I have always had a desire to learn about different cultures. After studying abroad in college, I realized that learning about other cultures helped me gain new perspectives on my own culture and our connection to the wider world. I started my career in language and culture education as a way to teach others about the richness of world cultures and the benefits of developing skills to broaden one’s perspective and create connections across global boundaries…

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