Sandra Porteous had a long career at CBC working as a reporter, producer, Sr Producer and eventually as CBC’s first Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. During her time at CBC, she launched the DEL Program – which focused on removing barriers for members of Equity Deserving and Indigenous Groups. Now in its 8th year, the DEL Leadership program literally changed who led newsrooms and CBC program units across Canada – and ensured that the next generations of leaders reflected the rich diversity of Canada.
Next, Sandra moved to Ontario’s largest public transit agency, Metrolinx – and launched their first DEI Strategy as Metrolinx’s Chief Inclusion Officer. The job involved launching the agency’s first Workforce Census and 8 vibrant Employee Resource Groups while supporting all portfolios.
Sandra is now in her latest role as Director of Equity Leadership at the College of Nurses of Ontario.
CNO is the largest health regulator in Canada, with an Equity Strategy and an Indigenous Equity Framework that serves a wide variety of constituents including nurses, CNO staff, Council members and of course the public. It’s an inspiring place to work and there has never been a more important time to work in the health sector.
Health Equity ensures better outcomes for patients, supported by educated and culturally fluent healthcare providers who truly ensure patient safety. The nurses that CNO supports are an inspiration and key to quality healthcare.