Anne-Marie Pham (she/her/elle) is a nationally recognized leader in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), with over 25 years of experience working with diverse communities and workplaces across Canada.
Anne-Marie holds a master’s degree in public administration (MPA) and a BA in Sociology, along with senior HR certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP). She is a certified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory Tool and has led many equity and inclusion initiatives for organizations such as Spectra Energy, the City of Calgary, and the Government of Canada.
A first-generation immigrant and passionate community builder, Anne-Marie is the former CEO of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) and host of Leader Talks podcast, and current Sr Consultant of Engagement. In this current role, she continues to mobilize thought leaders, research, education, and community partnerships to drive systemic change.
Anne-Marie co-founded the Calgary Vietnamese Youth Association, the National Council of Asian Canadians, the Asian Professional Network of Calgary, and the Calgary Diversity & Inclusion Network. She is a current board director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and the National Council of Asian Canadians, and sits on the Government of Alberta’s Anti-Racism Advisory Council.
Her community contributions have been recognized with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Alberta Centennial Medal, among other awards. Anne-Marie is a sought-after public speaker on inclusive leadership, allyship, and anti-racism, and continues to mentor DEIA professionals and youth across sectors. Anne-Marie is trilingual, using her storytelling style and thought-provoking messages to engage with audiences in English, French, and Vietnamese.