Annual EDI Forum

Each spring, this annual forum takes attendees on a journey of discovering what it takes to create an inclusive and equitable world, making the case that diversity is better for business. We look at legislation and compliance, data-driven decision-making, and practical approaches, including how to move from tactics to integrated, strategic, and sustainable processes for businesses.

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Annual EDI Forum

Upcoming Events

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This virtual workshop takes a person-centred approach to universal design and creating inclusive spaces for people with disabilities. Facilitated by the Rick Hansen Foundation, this workshop will look at how access is approached and equip participants with tools for day-to-day operations.

Fri | May. 30 2025

Inclusion & Accessibility Training: Creating Inclusive Spaces for People with Disabilities

Virtual

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Greater Vancouver Board of Trade is pleased to be working with Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. to offer Indigenous Relations training.

Fri | Jun. 20 2025

Truth & Reconciliation Training: Indigenous Relations

Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council

Executive Committee 2024-25

Co-Chair

Synthia Kloot

Chief Operating Officer
Clark Wilson LLP

Co-Chair

Ruby Ng

Vice-Chair

Giselle Blackman

Vice President People & Culture
Fit Foods

Vice-Chair

Stephanie Redivo

Employee Experience & Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Director
TransLink

Advisory Committee 2024-25

Erin Barnes

Associate
Miller Titerle + Company

Dexter Dong

Valuation Analyst, Real Estate
Musqueam Capital Corp

Doramy Ehling

CEO
Rick Hansen Foundation

Peter Guo

Partner, BC Enterprise Risk Services Leader
MNP

Jennifer Ingham

President of Operations
Triple G Productions Inc

Feezah Jaffer

Executive Director
Sanford Housing Society

Chandan Johal

Melissa Lee

Chief Executive Officer
Chinese Canadian Museum

Yat Li

Associate Director
Accessible Employers

Carson Loh

Regional Vice President, North Shore & Tri-Cities
RBC

Mary Martin

Director, Learning and Engagement
Pacific Blue Cross

Chris May

General Manager
BC Place

Michelle Renee

Manager, Brand Strategy & Creative Services
BC Ferries

Ramin Shadmehr

Dean, Fine & Applied Arts
Capilano University

Natasha Westover

Manager, External Relations British Columbia
TC Energy

Kristin Wilkes

Vice President, BC
Long View Systems

DLC Sponsors