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October 20, 2022
This is a learning and development opportunity with the objective of promoting an equitable and inclusive workplace.
Our theme this year, Destigmatizing Visible and Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace, explores neurodiversity, accessibility, episodic disabilities and mental health and wellness in the workplace.
Participants will walk away with a better understanding of what it means to be a person with a visible or invisible disability and what they can do to help remove barriers and promote accessibility and inclusion at Hydro One.
Hydro One is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace rooted in our Core Values. Together, we’re on a mission to make every employee feel seen, heard and experience a sense of belonging. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion expresses who we are as a team. Read our Commitment Statement here.
Jason Elliott Health & SafetyCoordinator
Steve Hodder Co-Chair, Accessibility & Inclusion Network
Nadine O'Neill Vice President, Workforce Innovation
Angelique Tannouri Co-Chair, Accessibility & Inclusion Network
Vivian Yoanidis Senior Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Founder, Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion and CEO of CCDI Consulting Inc.
Michael Bach is the founder of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and the CEO of CCDI Consulting Inc. He is nationally and internationally recognized as a thought leader and subject matter expert in the fields of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, bringing a vast knowledge of leading practices in a live setting to his work.
He is the author of the best-selling and award-winning book Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right and the upcoming book Alphabet Soup: The Essential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion at Work.
Executive Director of Client Services, Clinical Psychologist, Springboard Clinic
Anne oversees all facets of client services at Springboard. Her work is informed and inspired by her clinical experience as well as her research on neuroplasticity and the effects of early experience on the brain and behaviour. In addition to sharing her insights through presentations and books, Anne works with clients of all ages, from school-aged children to adults and parents, helping them address mental health, emotional, learning and behavioural challenges:
“I believe in human resiliency — and I believe in our clients. We’re all shaped by genetics, but also by our experiences. I encourage people to acknowledge, analyze, learn from or heal from those experiences to live a more authentic, rewarding and intentional life."
President & Principal Consultant, ME-Consulting Inc.
Melissa is a passionate, energetic leader, connector and change agent. Over the course of her career in the health care sector, she led several strategic health initiatives throughout Ontario, driving organizational change and spearheading digital transformation. Over the course of the pandemic, her passion for mental health intensified. Currently, she is the President and Principal Consultant at ME-Consulting Inc., and works closely with the Government of Manitoba’s Mental Health and Community Wellness Leadership Team, to implement strategic mental health initiatives in the province. She is also a college professor and teaches Leadership in Health Care Administration.
Melissa obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto and later a Master of International Public Health from the University of Queensland. A certified project and change management professional, she is a College Professor and is currently completing her doctorate in psychology at California Southern University.
Not only does Melissa aspire to make a difference through her career, but through her community involvement as well. The Co-Founder and Director of a non-profit organization, Backpack Project International Program, Melissa enjoys assisting Caribbean children with their health and education. She is a published author of the anthology, "21 Resilient Women: Stories of Courage, Growth and Transformation."
Inspirational Speaker and Accessibility Consultant
Marco Pasqua is an award-winning Entrepreneur, Accessibility Consultant and Inspirational Speaker with Cerebral Palsy. Throughout his life, Marco has been involved with a number of organizations as a spokesperson, helping to spread advocacy for persons with disabilities across Canada. As an Accessibility and Inclusion Consultant, he has worked with some of BC's biggest change-driven business leaders who are champions for more accessible, inclusive workplaces. It's through these experiences that he is helping to pave the way for all Canadians to have universal access to the programs, services and places that they live, work and play.
Director of Innovation, Researcher, Coach, Speaker, Trainer
Since 1998, Dr. TC Waisman has been coaching leaders in large organizations, including government, healthcare, and education. An Indigenous Pasifika, Nepalese, and South Asian woman, TC was diagnosed as autistic at 48-years-old in 2017. This late diagnosis resulted in her returning to formal education and attaining her doctoral degree with research focused on policies and governance in higher education that can enhance services and outcomes for autistic and neurodivergent students.
Since her diagnosis, Dr. Waisman has been active in the disability rights movement co-founding the Autistic Researchers Committee at the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR). She developed the Autism Training Academy offering online asynchronous trainings about autism and neurodivergence and became a founding editorial board member of the scientific journal Autism in Adulthood.
TC is currently designing a series of short instructional videos for employers called ‘the employers guide to neurodiverse teams’. Dr. Waisman continues to coach, speak, and train at the intersection of leadership, disability rights, and Universal Design for learning in the workplace and in education.
President, Canadian Union of Skilled Workers
Award Winning Beat-Boxer, DJ, Lyricist, Producer, Community Leader
This event is in support of the following charities of choice:
Autism Dog Services
Donate Now
Hope + Me - Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
Learn more about the Executive-sponsored volunteer-based groups formed by members of our diverse workforce.
Email the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team at DiversityEquityandInclusion@HydroOne.com.
