William Yimbo

Senior EDIA leader with 10+ years driving equity, inclusion, accessibility, and community engagement across higher education, non-profit, and public sectors. Proven track record designing and leading EDIA programs, advising executives, and translating equity goals into measurable outcomes. Expertise in facilitation, intercultural competence, equitable hiring education, and cross-sector collaboration.

Summary: Summary of Accomplishments
- Effective equity, diversity, and inclusion leader with extensive practical experience planning, leading, and implementing initiatives related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, community partnerships and diversity education.
- Extensive career experience as a *leader, EDI consultant, educator, and planner*, with a record of achievement in government and non-profit sectors.
- Accomplished in *program management, team development, and long-term strategic planning* for success.
- *Five years’ experience as Senior Advisor, EDI Education, Training and Literacy* at the University of Calgary.
- Expertise in designing and delivering *EDI education to diverse audiences* including university faculty, students, and staff.
- Four years’ experience developing and delivering *cultural diversity workshops* and providing intercultural and strategic community engagement support to Calgary Ministry of Children’s Services.
- Experience in a *diversity advisor role* for Calgary Catholic Immigration Society settlement and integration diversity, inclusion, and equity programs.
- Practical understanding of the impact of *systemic and institutional barriers* on under-represented groups in Canada.
- Proficient in *adult learning methodologies* as a trainer and workshop facilitator; skilled in measuring training effectiveness.
- Extensive experience developing and implementing strategies and programs that engage diverse units and stakeholders.
- Strong ability to establish and collaborate with networks of contacts across boards, committees, government, non-profits, and communities.
- Demonstrated effectiveness working with stakeholders from diverse areas of expertise and demographics.
- *Leadership and Accountability:* Led key initiatives to advance EDI goals in immigrant settlement and integration programs; established policy implementation committees; built sustainable communities of practice; planned symposia; provided capacity-building to service agencies; advanced engagement strategies; coordinated forums and collaborative activities; contributed to CCIS diversity and equity action framework.
- *Trainer / Curriculum Developer:* Designed and delivered EDI workshops; developed equitable hiring practices training; delivered intercultural and diversity education programs for adult learners; co-developed MPFT training with Alberta Ministry of Human Services; trained child protection social workers; built community outreach plans.
- *Change Leader:* Conducted institution-wide EDI assessments; delivered presentations on diversity and inclusion; partnered with community organizations to promote collaboration; led CCIS diversity initiatives; planned training for CCIS staff and external audiences; delivered new staff orientation on inclusion.

• Advanced Public Information Officer Course — FEMA
• Advanced Public Administration — Kenya School of Government