Our People

Meet the DEIA professionals in our team

Meet the DEIA professionals on our team: the CCDI Team page introduces the dedicated staff and Board of Directors who guide and support the work of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI). Together, these leaders, professionals, and subject-matter experts bring a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and best practices in governance to help advance CCDI’s mission to build a more inclusive Canada through diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice (DEIA).

OUR TEAM

Meaningful impact begins with the people behind the work. Our team applies practical expertise, the latest thinking on organizational and behavioral issues, and best practices to address issues of diversity and inclusion for the national and regional realities of Canada.

Building truly inclusive spaces requires bold vision, deep expertise, and compassionate leadership. Under the guidance of President and CEO Sartaj Sarkaria, the CCDI team of distinguished professionals brings a wealth of skills, knowledge, and experience in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programming that has a significant impact on workplaces.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CCDI’s Board of Directors provides leadership for carrying out its mission of helping employers, diversity and inclusion/human rights/equity, and human resources practitioners effectively address the full picture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within the workplace.