Learn about the outcomes of Diversity Works: An Exploratory Research of the Employment Journeys of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Who Experience Disability. Together we will explore our understanding of intersectionality and discuss strategies for the workforce development sector to effectively support clients who hold multiple intersecting identities.
Presenters: Ashley Hammond and Shifat Ara
Ashley Hammond
Ashley is the National Trainer at CASE. She brings over 10 years’ experience working in several roles in the non-profit sector. Throughout her career, she’s always held a passion for career development and experiential learning. She has facilitated a variety of in-person/online professional development events.
Shifat Ara
Shifat Ara is the Director of Communications at the Canadian Association for Supported Employment. Shifat brings a background in project management and has previously led research on intersectionality for CASE.