Driven by a devotion to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility since 2019, Katie’s track record showcases the transformation of organizational aspirations into tangible achievements, fuelled by her infinite creativity and her talent to ignite a spark of bravery in others.

Katie garnered the Bob Philips Award (2020) as a testament to her dedication to excellence on her journey in diversity and inclusion. Navigating challenges with strategic acumen, she’s consistently demonstrated that adversity is a catalyst for growth both personally and organizationally.

Katie’s a relentless seeker of knowledge, and she continually immerses herself in IDEA learning, unlearning, and re-learning. Her intellectual curiosity extends beyond the literature though. When not immersed in IDEA, Katie indulges in world travel, channeling her creativity through different cultures, history, and enjoying culinary delights.

As the IDEA journey unfolds, Katie invites you to join the mission. Visit Katie on LinkedIn and via her consultancy firm, IDEA Consulting Inc., where she is Owner and Principal.

Adviti Sharma (she/her) Community Partner and Event Organizer

Anisha Phillips (she/her/hers) Speaker

Bean Gill (she/her)
Keynote Speaker

Christine Selinger (she/her, disabled person) Speaker

Dr. Golnaz Golnaraghi (she/her) Keynote Speaker

Inez Ashworth (she/her) Host and Speaker

James Demers (he/him) Speaker

Jay Brewster (he/him) Community Partner and Speaker

Katie Sadovia (she/her) Community Partner and Speaker

Leanne Gawley (she/her) Community Partner and Speaker

Lindsay Grice (she/her) Community Partner and Speaker

Lionel Migrino (he/him) Community Partner and Speaker

Marcie Hawranik (she/her) Keynote Speaker

Meredith MacKay (she/her) Community Partner and Speaker

Michael Bach – Keynote Speaker

Narissa Jessa (she/her) Host and MC

Steph Hansen (she/they) Community Partner and MC

Teisha Iglesias (she/her) Community Partner and Speaker

Terri Crooks (she/her/Iskwew) Community Partner and Speaker

Wakefield Brewster (he/him)
Keynote Speaker

Featuring

Athena Cooper – Artist

Kiran Rai – Artist

Linda Wright – Artist

Scott Clark – Artist

Sydonne Warren (she/her) Artist

Kate Beck (she/her) – Artist