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.

To suggest or speaker or become a sponsor, email events@boardoftrade.com

Annual EDI Forum

Upcoming Events

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At a time when it feels like our world is increasingly divisive, this workshop offers to help us bridge this divide and create opportunities to be understood and to better understand others and the different perspectives they hold.

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

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This forum provides a unique opportunity to explore the critical role Indigenous businesses and communities play in building regional prosperity.

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This virtual workshop seeks to help individuals navigate psychological health and safety in the workplace and explore how a proactive approach and ongoing commitment to psychological health safety is a key component of healthy and inclusive workplace cultures.

Advisory Committee

Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council Executive Committee 2025-26

Co-Chair

Giselle Blackman

Giselle Blackman

Vice President People & Culture
Fit Foods

Co-Chair

Chris May

Chris May

General Manager
BC Place

Vice Chair

Yat Li

Yat Li

Associate Director
Accessible Employers

Vice Chair

Kristin Wilkes

Kristin Wilkes

Vice President, BC
Long View Systems

Immediate Past Co-Chair

Synthia Kloot

Synthia Kloot

Chief Operating Officer
Clark Wilson LLP

Immediate Past Co-Chair

Ruby Ng

Ruby Ng


Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council Advisory Committee 2025-26

Dexter Dong

Dexter Dong

Valuation Analyst, Real Estate
Musqueam Capital Corp

Doramy Ehling

Doramy Ehling

CEO
Rick Hansen Foundation

Peter Guo

Peter Guo

Partner, BC Enterprise Risk Services Leader
MNP

Feezah Jaffer

Feezah Jaffer

Executive Director
Sanford Housing Society

Brenda Knights

Brenda Knights

CEO
BC Indigenous Housing Society

Melissa Lee

Melissa Lee

Chief Executive Officer
Chinese Canadian Museum

Carson Loh

Carson Loh

Regional Vice President, North Shore & Tri-Cities
RBC

Mary Martin

Mary Martin

Director, Learning and Engagement
Pacific Blue Cross

Omar Rawji

Omar Rawji

President
Prism Construction

Sheh Shojaee

Sheh Shojaee

Founder and Chief Impact Officer
A Brave Thought

Ramin Shadmehr

Ramin Shadmehr

Dean, Fine & Applied Arts
Capilano University

Joy Walcott-Francis

Joy Walcott-Francis

Director, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
Langara College

DLC Sponsors