Nancy holds a masters degree in political science with a graduate collaborative specialization in Women and Gender Studies from the University of Toronto. Her professional background is in gender equality and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She previously worked as a consultant with UN Women supporting numerous initiatives including gender equality in the workplace and women entrepreneurs. She has also published multiple editions of the State of the Industry report with the Unstereotype Alliance on diversity and inclusion in advertising. At the Diversity Institute, Nancy works with stakeholders across the public sector, private sector and civil society to develop research and strategies to embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within organizational processes. She has published the City of Markham’s Diversity Action Plan and Eliminating Anti-Black Racism Action Plan, The Socio-Economic Review of the Black Muslim Population in Canada, the Micropedia of Microaggressions and manages work as part of the 50 – 30 Challenge, among others.

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