Canada Lands Company / Société Immobilière du Canada

Planning, organisation and implementation of strategies, policies, programs and services related to organisational design, DE&I, accessibility, and psychological health and safety within all divisions and affiliates of the company, including the real estate division/head office of the CN Tower, Parc Downsview Park Inc. and Société du Vieux-Port de Montréal Inc.
DE&I:
-Governance review
-Company-wide self-identification campaign
-ERG support
-DE&I committee activities and support
-Workforce planning for better representation
Psychological Health and Safety:
- Implement PHSMS (training, communication, tools) - using the ''Standard with 13 psychosocial factors''
- Integrate PHS into JHSC work
- Accountability measures, PHS KPI tracking and analysis (IRS)
- Employee relations for psychological health and safety
Culture Integration:
Integrate uniting statement across divisions
Develop tools, templates, communication
Accessibility:
-Participate in Accessibility Community of Practices
-Implement multi-year accessibility plan (OADA, CNSST, ADA)
-Promote inclusive language on ableism and accessibility
-Accommodations

Corporate Culture Manager 

Follow us on  Facebook ''AlliÉes de la diversité et inclusion en milieu de travail""

There is no diversity without inclusion, there is no inclusion without social justice and equality, none of it matter if there is no ownership nor accountability:
-Whose opinion is not heard 
- Who is not around the table/ where is everyone else? why is just "us"? 
- Does our company reflect the making of our society top down, lateral, every other way
-Do qualified employee we hire represent the making of schools demographic
- Is the culture of our company inclusive? Who is hired? who gets promoted? whose project gets funded?

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant

La Gouvernance au Féminin - Women in Governance

Senior Program Manager

Hydro Québec

Disability Case Manager at Hydro Québec:
-Diagnosis doesn't equal incapacity 
-Sometimes accommodation and flexibility can equal wellness 
-With the right teams, the right support and coordination, a disability doesn't mean the end of a career
-Unions.and their representatives, managers and HR advisors, employees should always team up for the best outcome 
- Strive for prevention : workplace safety at all level physical, psychological, work -personal life balance, small but mighty step can reduce absence rate.

Disability  & Accessibility Case Manager

SRA Staffing

Montréal is booming with Start up Tech companies, small and medium ones trying to attract the most qualifies or as qualified as the giant.

Helping companies find the misfits that complement their teams 
Representing candidates and making sure the pay is equal
Helping clients with needs assessment

IT Recruiter

Téo Taxi

Human resources management in a start-up:
-Pay and compensation review post merger, job analysis and classification, competence definition, salary adjustments recommendations
-Disability and Workplace accident monitoring work accidents CNESST, from report to return to work accommodation including.
-Coordination of Benefits with government programs (CNESST, EI, SAAQ, ...)
-Everything and anything : training, system implementation

Human Resources Coordinator (contract)

Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship - Caribbean

-Created a human resource management plan for the Branson Centre, an organization that focuses on supporting the activities of developing entrepreneurship in the Caribbean islands.  
-Aligned of the human resource management plan to the Branson Centre’s strategic plan by assessing the current practices in recruitment, employee engagement programs, compensation and recognition, gap analysis, planning and elements of implementation of the plan.

Contract: Human resource Management Advisor (Contract)

The Co-operators

-Management of client service department, people, financial, operational management  
-Project implementation of the CRM system 
-Project transfer of document management system to other departments
-Participating in the working from home pilot project
-Managing the employee recognition project that increased the employee's engagement.

Client Service Manager

-Project management: Planed, implemented and managed the launch of group benefits in Québec by reviewing the project offerings, ensuring compliance with Québec laws and regulations, documenting adjustments and language control. 
-Review group product offering to evaluate competitive advantage, review documentation, claims processing practices in accordance to RAMQ, taxes
-Review of complex cases of disability, health and dental claims. Making business decision taking into consideration service cost, reputation and processes internal

Group insurance manager (Benefits)

Nexim Canada Inc.

-Building and maintaining relationships with brokers and other business sources. 
-Managing the day-to-day operations  including but not limited to rates evaluation, premium compensation to brokers as well as to the carrier
-Identifying and negotiating plan changes (plan design), renewal conditions, and assist in claims.
-Participated in the project of  making the program national in 2009.

Account Manager: Group Insurance (Employees benefits)

VSO/GIC Avenir Femmes

-Supported the process of implementing project activities on HIV&AIDS, the project had few components: advocacy, promoting prevention, voluntary testing, and healthy positive lifestyle as well as caring with HIV/AIDS patients, orphans and vulnerable children
-Built a team of a project coordinator, four supervisors who worked with the community volunteers to coordinate care of people living with HIV &AIDS 
-Provided training and support on programme development (including advocacy and lobbying), proper and transparent management of human resources and finances, by facilitating the elaboration of human resources and financial policies
-Adapted and implemented the VSO Cameroon systematic approach to capacity building and partnership development. that allow partners to assess their areas of strength and weaknesses
-Developed HR and financial reporting tools to comply with VSO and CARE Canada requirement for financing a local organisation

Organisational Development Advisor/Project Coordinator

I have evidence of outcome to:
•	Launch strategic HR roadmaps tailored to evolving portfolio needs
•	Customize HR programs ensuring compliance with corporate standards
•	Design, develop, and deploy HR programs using change management frameworks and stakeholder engagement (ISO)
•	Create and implement governance frameworks through incremental and agile approaches
•	Embed HR initiatives into operations by mobilizing internal allies and influencers
•	Monitor program adoption, measure effectiveness, and advise HR CoEs on strategic enhancements
•	Liaise across Business HR and HR CoEs for insights and program relevance
•	Champion consistency and alignment through sharing best practices within HR teams & operation   managers and employees 
•	Drive continuous improvement through collaborative development of HR tools and processes
•	Coach stakeholders in HR management and program delivery for seamless execution
•	Foster engagement by keeping teams informed, involved, and celebrating milestones
I have delivered HR projects in EDI/DE&I, Corporate Culture, Psychological Health and Safety and operational project implementation

Yvonne Sesonga MPA, CRHA

YWCA Greater Cincinnati

• Leads two multi-disciplinary teams delivering survivor-centered domestic violence services using the Family Justice Center model, aimed at reducing domestic violence in the Greater Cincinnati region.
• Develops and implements 20+ community outreach and education programs annually, raising awareness on violence prevention, equity, and inclusion.
• Builds strategic partnerships with governmental agencies, nonprofits, and community stakeholders to improve service access in Clermont, Adams, and Brown counties.
• Focuses on marginalized groups (e.g., LGBTQIA+, immigrants), ensuring inclusive, trauma-informed services.
• Manages budgeting and resource allocation for sustainable operations across the Family Justice Center and Eastern Area Teams.
• Spearheads initiatives like the Eastern Area Sexual Assault Taskforce to enhance survivor safety and offender accountability.
• Provides staff supervision, performance reviews, and professional development support.

Assistant Director, Community and Court Services

• Managed a caseload of 15-25 clients with Hamilton County Job & Family Services, providing advocacy, case management, safety planning, and trauma-informed support for families experiencing intimate partner violence.
• Designed and delivered new hire training to Child Protective Services workers on domestic violence prevention, DEI topics (unconscious bias, cultural awareness, disability inclusion, and belonging), and trauma-informed care.
• Increased program referrals by 25% in Q2 by establishing partnerships with Hamilton County Job & Family Services.
• Collaborated with caseworkers to improve inclusive service delivery and build positive working relationships among all parties involved.

Intervention & Advocacy Partner - Child Welfare Domestic Violence Connection Program

Hey Emma

• Provided trauma-informed care and therapeutic support, specializing in sexual trauma at Hey Emma, a leading sex and relationship therapy practice.
• Created safe, non-judgmental spaces for individuals and couples to address intimate concerns, focusing on healing from sexual trauma and improving relationships.
• Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques, tailored to each client’s needs.
• Committed to empowering survivors through compassionate, personalized therapy to foster long-term healing and emotional well-being.

Social Work Student Therapist

Hamilton County Commission on Women and Girls

• Acted as lead for the Safety Subcommittee with a focus on adopting a comprehensive approach to prevent girls from juvenile delinquency.
• Served as Commissioner for Hamilton County Commission on Women and Girls, working on issues including: Pay Equity, Social Mobility, Safety, and Health & Self-Identity.

Commissioner

Northern Kentucky University

•	Developed and instructed introductory level curriculum and courses to 120+ undergraduate students in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies in an online setting, facilitating eight courses per academic year.   
•	Createed class syllabi and discussions with a focus on intersectionality, racial justice, and LGBTQ studies that empowers students to apply academic concepts into real world practice.

Adjunct Professor

University of Cincinnati

•	Designed and coordinated comprehensive power-based violence prevention and awareness efforts campus-wide, educating over 2,000 students in the academic year on topics such as bystander intervention, healthy relationships, and consent 101.   
•	Supervised 15 peer educators and served as the acting Advisor to student groups focused on power-based violence prevention (It’s On UC, Violence Prevention Committee).    
•	Created tailored workshops for Athletics and Fraternity and Sorority Life, leading to a 100% participation rate.   
•	Developed and delivered train-the-trainer sessions for relevant internal and external partners.   
•	Planned, coordinated, and created social media marketing plans for large-scale awareness month events (Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Stalking Awareness Month, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month).    
•	Collaborated with campus and community organizations to increase audience reach, which included membership on the Equity and Inclusion Council, Support Services Committee, and the Greater Cincinnati Taskforce.

Sexual Violence Prevention Program Specialist

University of Dayton

•	Provided case management of specific reports related to concerns of protected-class discrimination and harassment, including incidents of sexual violence, managing a caseload of 15+ student, staff, and faculty incident reports.  
•	Conducted interviews and investigations involving equity and compliance with a focus on protected class discrimination.   
•	Acted as lead point for case management meetings; provided updates, and worked with the Equity and Compliance Director through the full case life cycle.  
•	Created tailored trainings on Title IX, non-discrimination and anti-harassment, and retaliation for faculty, staff and students, with specialized content for investigators, hearing panel members, and appeal members.

Equity Compliance Case Manager

Women Helping Women of SW Ohio

•	Established the Campus Advocacy office by identifying and building strategic partnerships.  
•	Provided trauma-informed and survivor-centered crisis intervention and support, advocacy, information, and referral to survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.     
•	Served an average of 30 clients per month and provided over 100 unique advocacy services through assessment of client needs, including safety planning, support group facilitation, conduct hearing, court and hospital accompaniment.     
•	Through data tracking and assessment, proactively advocated for policy and service improvement to ensure alignment with the continual advancement of the office’s strategic goals.

Campus Based Advocate - University of Cincinnati

Driven by a deep commitment to survivor advocacy and trauma-informed care, I’ve dedicated over 10 years to empowering individuals, teams, and communities to create safer, more inclusive spaces. My passion lies in guiding organizations to better serve survivors, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds, ensuring they are met with dignity, empathy, and support.

As a licensed LMSW, I focus on trauma-informed sex therapy, with a special emphasis on healing from sexual trauma and fostering healthy interpersonal relationships.

As the Assistant Director of Community & Court Services at YWCA Greater Cincinnati, I lead with purpose. I’m proud to oversee teams delivering critical domestic violence services to rural, immigrant, and refugee communities. Through community outreach, advocacy, and collaboration, I strive to break barriers and create pathways to safety and healing.

Key Areas of Passion & Expertise:

- Trauma-Informed Care & Survivor Advocacy
- Program Development & Equity Initiatives
- Community Engagement & Outreach
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Policy Enhancement & Conflict Resolution

I believe in the transformative power of community, the strength of diverse voices, and the importance of trauma-informed approaches in building a more compassionate, equitable world. Every day, I am inspired to foster environments where survivors feel empowered, heard, and supported in their healing journey.

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