With over 30 years of experience as a BIPOC woman in retail leadership, Cassandra Machado has built a career grounded in purpose, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. In her role as Senior Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the LCBO, Cassandra leads enterprise-wide initiatives that champion inclusive culture, strengthen organizational learning, and address systemic barriers across a broad and diverse workforce.
Cassandra is also an Employee Resource Group co-lead for Persons with Disabilities, where her signature “can-do” attitude inspires safe, supportive spaces for employees to show up fully and confidently as themselves.
Today, Cassandra brings her insight, energy, and collaborative spirit to this panel, where she continues her mission of sparking dialogue, shifting mindsets, and championing inclusion for all.