Team

Krishna is a visionary social impact and communications strategist in the global tech and entertainment industries. With comprehensive DEI expertise spanning all organizational functions, Krishna creates impactful change from the inside out—building the infrastructure brands need to achieve long-term, sustainable change. Her human-centered and data-informed approach provides pragmatic solutions to address systemic inequities. Krishna has led groundbreaking initiatives, from algorithmic audits to combat bias to ethical content strategies that authentically represent diverse groups. Leveraging the power of storytelling for social change, Krishna's transformative work has shaped DEI strategies for industry leaders such as TED, PBS, 9 Story Media, and Wattpad—creating lasting impact across the tech and media landscapes.

Dr. Natalie Azzi-Mofrad is a community focused leader, writer, advocate and researcher with 20+ years experience promoting gender equity and working to eliminate gender-based violence. Natalie possesses extensive experience working in private and public sectors, leading DEI initiatives and ensuring these initiatives are permanently implemented in business practice and policies. She also holds a Ph.D. in Criminology and Social Justice from OntarioTech University. She is a 2024 Outstanding Thesis Award finalist for her doctoral dissertation showcasing intersectionality to explain structural inequalities that perpetuate gender-based violence.

Nichole is a self-employed entrepreneur who came into the aviation industry by chance and has now managed to combine her aviation interest with her training and facilitating expertise.    A former building inspector, Nichole relocated with her family to Iqaluit, Nunavut and took up a part-time position working at an airline ticket counter.  From the ticket counter she progressed into the training department and as a Registered Professional Trainer and Learning Management System administrator.   Nichole is a passionate proponent of treating others with kindness and dignity.

Ogho Ikhalo is an accomplished leader with over 18 years of academic and professional experience. She has a robust background in strategic communication and is an award-winning specialist in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has a strong background in human resources. As a human rights advocate, Ogho is privileged to reside on the Ancestral Traditional Territories within Upper Canada Treaty 13, in Turtle Island. She is the Founder and CEO of AFROdisiac Consulting and has held senior leadership positions across various sectors, including Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Hydro One, and Director of Women’s and Human Rights at the Ontario Federation of Labour.

Renée has an extensive work history that spans both community engagement and academic spaces. She has taught college-level courses, including Special Topics in Sociology and Introduction to Black Studies, as well as Black Girlhood Studies at a University level. These experiences inform her research, which focuses on Afro-Caribbean diasporic women’s and girls’ engagement with self-care, radical care, community, and reformative justice in Canada. She aims to highlight how care is practiced, emphasizing acts that are often overlooked by Western society but can foster joyful endurance and social transformation.

Subah is a Certified Canadian Inclusion Professional (CCIP). Her professional background encompasses prior roles in finance, business development, and communications. She holds a postgraduate certificate in Human Resources Management and a Master's in Commerce, underpinning her extensive expertise in the field. Presently, she leads the Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives at a prominent North American law firm. Over the course of her career, Subah has collaborated with diverse organizations such as the Toronto Humane Society, Compass Group, Sick Kids, Teach For India, and Deloitte. Within these capacities, she has substantially contributed to enhancing employee retention, cultivating an inclusive workplace culture, and advancing diversity within the workforce. Subah has provided her expertise by serving on several boards, including the Central Toronto Youth Services. She is characterized by her drive, attention to detail, and unwavering belief in the pivotal role of individuals within an organization. Subah advocates for establishing a robust, transparent, and inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected and valued.