APEGA EDI Webinar | Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Fundamentals
Session overview:
Session learning objectives:
As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to:
- explore different diversity dimensions.
- differentiate between equality and equity.
- identify tactics towards fostering inclusion.
- reflect on barriers to inclusion in their own contexts
Brought to you by APEGA's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) team. Everyone is welcome to attend.
For any questions about this event, please contact [email protected]
About the Presenter
Aliesha Hart Stone is the equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) manager with APEGA and manages initiatives working 
towards advancing inclusion within the engineering and geoscience professions. She holds a bachelor of arts honours degree in women’s and gender studies with the University of Alberta. She began her career in advocacy and social services working for Alberta non-profits fostering inclusion and belonging for equity-seeking communities. Aliesha has an extensive background in stakeholder engagement and led an EDI-focused initiative bridging the unemployment gap for youth with developmental disabilities. She is passionate about advancing opportunities for women and all equity-deserving groups in our communities.