Resources and Skills: Building a culture of inclusion in research
May 16, 2023 — All day
Join us for the next event in our Research Conversations Series entitled 'Resources and Skills: Building a Culture of Inclusion in Research' with Mélanie Stafford, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor at the University of Ottawa. Register for this event happening on May 16, 2023, at 12 PM.
Description
Creating a culture of inclusion in research requires more than just good intentions. It also requires access to useful resources and the development of the necessary skills. In this conversation, we will briefly explore various resources and frameworks that can help build a culture of inclusion in research. Come learn about the EDI in Research Advisor role, bring your questions, and join us for an engaging discussion.
Mélanie Stafford
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor, Research Management Services, uOttawa
Mélanie Stafford, MSW, RSW, comes from a family of helpers and doers, growing up on unceded Algonquin territories, in urban (Vanier), rural (Embrun, Limoges, Vars) and suburban (Orléans) communities. She is dedicated to having difficult conversations that are transformative, authentic and kind. She recently worked in leadership & community development in community health settings. For over twenty years, Ms. Stafford been a consultant in trauma-informed leadership and organizational health, cultivating a meaningful experience of anti-oppressive social service provision. These experiences shaped her favourite ways to learn and teach: through stories, art and things that make people laugh.
Ms. Stafford studied at Ottawa University (history & intervention sociale), Dalhousie University (social work) and the University of Victoria, where she obtained her master’s degree in Social Work ( with an Indigenous Methodologies focus). You can reach her at [email protected]
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