Experience

Dignii

• Canada
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder at Dignii

  • May 2020 - 3 years 8 months

  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Co-Founder and Chief Diversity & Strategy Officer

  • May 2019 - 4 years 8 months

  Vancouver, Canada Area We elevate dignity in the workplace through inclusive employee engagement. We create products that provide a holistic view of the employee’s experience. We safely and securely measure data using evidence-based research to get a real picture of employee engagement that helps us identity problems and create real solutions that fit. Our Mission is to provide a responsible data platform that will assist organizations to build diverse teams and promote inclusion. To see employees as… Show more We elevate dignity in the workplace through inclusive employee engagement. We create products that provide a holistic view of the employee’s experience. We safely and securely measure data using evidence-based research to get a real picture of employee engagement that helps us identity problems and create real solutions that fit. Our Mission is to provide a responsible data platform that will assist organizations to build diverse teams and promote inclusion. To see employees as users of the platform that have control beyond mandatory data rights.

• Chief Diversity & Strategy Officer, Dignii

  • Mar 2019 - Nov 2020

  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada



UBC Sauder School of Business

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor, Employment Law

  • Jan 2021 - 3 years

  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Guest Lecturer

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Guest Lecturer, Employment Law



Inclusivity

• Netherlands
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Jul 2015 - Mar 2019

  Vancouver, Canada Area INCLUSIVITY, led by Managing Director Elisabeth Cooke, draws on Canada’s leading experts and best resources, to provide diversity management and counsel to organizations, corporations and government. INCLUSIVITY exists to help you manage diversity within your company or community. We provide a range of services to help you develop best practices, remain up to date, innovate, and engage your employees or community members to create the best outcomes for all stakeholders. Education… Show more INCLUSIVITY, led by Managing Director Elisabeth Cooke, draws on Canada’s leading experts and best resources, to provide diversity management and counsel to organizations, corporations and government. INCLUSIVITY exists to help you manage diversity within your company or community. We provide a range of services to help you develop best practices, remain up to date, innovate, and engage your employees or community members to create the best outcomes for all stakeholders. Education and Training - We tailor programs to meet the specific needs of your organization and community, and are able to provide direct staff training at all levels, from senior executives to frontline employees. Policy Analysis and Advice - We provide recommendations for best practices, and integrate policies and principles to facilitate inclusivity and diversity. Show less



The Governance Counsel

• Senior Legal Research Associate

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

  Vancouver ,BC Provided specialized research, briefs and reports on law, governance, risk management and professional conduct to Senior Counsel. Research work included decision-making on boards and councils, stakeholder engagement, policies and procedures, strategic oversight and comparative approaches across industries and jurisdictions. Reconciled diverse interests in complex problems. Engaged collaboratively on written work for published works.



Angus Reid Institute

• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Associate

  • 2014 - Jan 2015

  Vancouver, BC Worked independently and with a team, to complete public interest research across range of topics. Completed technical analysis of data collection within research methodology. Engaged collaboratively with industry partners and media on complex research projects. Maintained strong relationships to pitch and publish national press releases and reports.



Birds Tacos

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder, Managing Director

  • Dec 2013 - 2014

  Victoria, Australia An event catering business, serving authentic mexican food to enthusiastic crowds at music festivals and events. Established with a 'lean' operational perspective, Birds Tacos trades with a healthy profit from its very beginning, and continues to grow in its first franchise.



MLS

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Feb 2010 - 2013

  Melbourne Law School