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Annemarie Shrouder

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Int'l Speaker, Consultant, Workshop Facilitator
Annemarie Shrouder International
Country or state 
Canada
Available to 
Global
City 
Toronto
Fee 
Languages 
French,
Spanish,
...
Volunteer
No

Personal Details

Current position (1)

Int'l Speaker, Consultant, Workshop Facilitator

Annemarie Shrouder International

Degrees (3)
Masters of Arts, Sociology and Equity Studies in Education
University of Toronto
1996 to 2000
Bachelor, Education
University of Toronto
1994 to 1995
Bachelor of Applied Science, Child Studies
University of Guelph
1988 to 1992

Bio

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Bio #1

Annemarie Shrouder has spent more than 20 years in the field of Diversity and Inclusion as a facilitator, consultant, and international speaker.

A Diversity & Inclusion expert with a Masters focusing on Bias Awareness, Annemarie assists in the creation of healthy workplace communities using her Signature Methodology: the ABCs of Inclusion. An environmental scan, customized training, and support over time are all focused on increasing awareness, belonging and connection - which means people thrive and businesses prosper. Annemarie also delivers workshops and presentations, and can be booked for speaking engagements that inspire people to see more, and raise awareness about the importance and benefits of inclusion.

She is committed to fairness and belonging. These commitments mean that she believes in playing fair in the sandbox, and that everyone should have a place at the table – not just a seat, a place, which implies that we are valuable and valued. Annemarie has worked with over forty Not for Profit organizations, legal firms, and corporations.

Organizations turn to Annemarie when they are looking to build healthy workplace communities: environments where people can learn and are supported, and where they are seen, heard and valued. Healthy workplace communities increase satisfaction, engagement, productivity and innovation – as well as help to improve client/customer service and satisfaction.

Bio #2

Presentations

Presentations (6)
D&I...WTF?!

This interactive presentation takes participants through the basics of what diversity and inclusion mean, and their benefits. (1 hour)

I before D - why inclusion is the key to diversity

This interactive presentation helps participants to understand that the benefits associated with diversity only present themselves when there is inclusion. (1 hour)

Inclusion...as easy as ABC

This interactive presentation walks participants through they key elements needed to create an inclusion. The ABCs - part of my Signature Methodology, The ABCs of Inclusion (TM). (1 hour)

Introduction to Diversity & Inclusion

This interactive 1-hour presentation provides participants with a high level overview of what diversity and inclusion are and mean, why inclusion has to come first, and an introduction to the ABCs of Inclusion. Plus, a short Q&A. (1 hour)

How to be an Effective Ally

This workshop explores my UROAR acronym, teaching the critical elements required to be an effective ally in 1.5 hours.
For a deeper dive, we can add an hour and do some application work in small groups.

Understanding Race & Systemic Racism

How did we get here?
What is race, what is the impact, and how have we embedded this social construct into the fabric of society - and what does that look like?
This session can be an introduction to understanding race and systemic racism or a longer, deeper-dive.

Workshops (1)
LGBTQ Inclusion in the Workplace
4 hours
(View workshop agenda)

An examination of what it means to be LGBTQ inclusive in the workplace. Participants will explore language and terminology, as well as scenarios to assist them in raising their awareness and understanding of what it means to create safer spaces for LGBTQ colleagues and clients.

Past talks (2)
The Socially Conscious Entrepreneur - Doing Well While Doing Good
HauteCon2015
Albequerque, New Mexico
December 31, 2014
LGBT Inclusion in the Travel Industry
Ontario Travel Information Conference
Toronto Ontario
December 31, 2013
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Books & Articles (2)

Being Brown in a Black and White World - Conversations for leaders on race, racism and belonging
See More Publishing,
2021
Weekly Blog

Expertise (16)

Business
Leadership
Diversity and Inclusion Connections Anti-Racism LGBTQ inclusion LGBTQ family caregivers Anti-Oppression LGBTQ issues Belonging Safety Leadership and Inclusion Organizational Resilience anti-Black racism community building Unconscious Bias

Awards & certifications (1)

CGLCC Diverse Supplier of the Year 2016
Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
2016

Reviews

Testimonials (19)
  • Annemarie facilitated Pride at Work Canada's first-ever Executive Sponsors' Breakfast for LGBT champions. Her work in helping to build the event concept, developing the program and running the morning was invaluable. Quick thinking, passionate and articulate are just three of the qualities that make Annemarie a strong leader in group sessions.
    Brent Chamberlain
    Diversity & Inclusion Strategist
    BMO Financial Group
    Verified
  • Annemarie presented on diversity, inclusion and connection for my grade 7 - 12 school's parent council. She actively engaged parents in a thoughtful workshop that emphasized how and why as parents and as a school community we need to be committed to diversity and inclusion. By sharing three key questions, participants were enabled to question their personal bias and their own commitment to diversity and inclusion. A highly recommended speaker for school communities and educators!
    Rosemary Stiglic
    Head & Director, Servicing, Strategy & Integration, Procurement
    Pat Duckworth Cognitive Hypnotherapy
    Verified
  • I was delighted when Annemarie accepted our invitation to speak with BMO’s Procurement team on the Day of Pink. Annemarie delivered an inspirational message, opening hearts (and minds) to the realities that others, who are different from us, face daily. Annemarie is an incredibly skilled presenter who effortlessly brings others along on her journey. Our participants connected with her instantly and there wasn’t a single person who didn’t feel inspired, moved or motivated by her remarks.
    Agata Gorzelak
    Cognitive Hypnotherapist
    June 2017 LGBT Summit of the Americas
    Verified
  • I heard Annemarie Shrouder speak at the India International Centre in Delhi, India. Her presentation was about taking that step from diversity to inclusion. Her humor and her calm, knowledgeable style held the audience spellbound. We laughed and we learned some significant truths about the importance of inclusion in business and organisations. Be more. See more. Go Further.
    Pat Duckworth
    National Chair, BMO Pride ERG
    BMO Financial Group
    Verified
  • Annemarie Shrouder accepted our invitation to present at the Ontario Midwifery Student Conference in September 2016. Her contribution to the conference was profound, thought provoking and organized. There were over 100 people present and Annemarie was able to provide a cohesive framework to address personal bias that generated conversation amongst this large group. Very impressive! Annemarie found a way to inspire individuals to look critically at bias and how it affects every social interaction
    Jael Roy
    Verified
  • Delegates were treated to a valuable and engaging session, hosted by Annemarie, at the June 2017 LGBT Summit of the Americas, in Toronto, Canada. Annemarie's passion for and experience in diversity and inclusion captivated the audience and made them think about their own practices, both in business and in their personal life. We are most grateful for Annemarie's contribution to the Summit. She made us all think!
    Katrina White
    Verified
  • I would like to acknowledge Annemarie for a fantastic presentation to the BMO Pride ERG on "How to be a better ally". Her presentation style was interactive, engaging, and thorough. Our post-event survey results unanimously recommended Annemarie for future engagements. Well done!
    Pia Schmidt-Hansen
    Verified
  • It was our pleasure and honour to have Annemarie address the partners and senior members of our law firm on "How to Get to Inclusion". Annemarie did a terrific job at explaining to us the subtle nuances and aspects of D&I, the secret ABC ingredients of Inclusion and how leaders can recognize biases (both conscious and unconscious). A shout out to Annemarie for this great conversation starter! We eagerly look forward to more conversations with Annemarie in the months to come!
    Priyancka Dastur
    Verified
  • Annemarie provided a really in-depth and necessary presentation on the topic of race and racism in Canada at our 2020 Digital Summit. It was extremely well executed and provided necessary and thought-filled engagement by participants, and the feedback was fantastic. Thanks so much for your work!
    Dale McDermott
    Verified
  • Annemarie presented to over 150 delegates at the 4-H Canada Leadership Summit 2021. Even in a virtual environment, Annemarie's warmth, passion and compassion welcomed and drew delegates into the conversation and material. Her down to earth and honest approach, was able to engage and reach individuals where they were in their own personal understanding and diversity and inclusion work. The presentation was engaging using polls, minimal slides and small group discussions. Annemarie gave us all a great deal to consider and reflect on. She was a joy to work with in developing a session that would be meaningful for our unique audience. I would highly recommend Annemarie for other organizations looking for an engaging and meaningful speaker and workshop facilitator on diversity and inclusion.
    Leslie Noble
    Verified
  • Annemarie facilitated one of our company's early focused discussions on diversity & inclusion. Her deep knowledge and ability to connect to the audience in a virtual setting was fantastic.  In an interactive style that encouraged participation, this session was a great foundation-builder for future events to continue building awareness on this important topic.
    Amanda McCue
    Director, Human Resources
    VetStrategy
    Verified
  • Annemarie delivered a presentation to our membership in March 2021. Her presentation "I before D - Why Inclusion is the Key to Diversity" provided a great overview of the importance of inclusion. The interactive session engaged participants to consider why "everyone is welcome' may not be enough, and how to improve ways to be fully inclusive."
    Lorna Catrambone, Co-Director Member Services, PAVRO
  • I first heard Annmarie speak at the annual meeting of a professional association called the Evolutionary Business Council. She was just one of the speakers who spoke on EDI but was definitely the standout. In fact, I was so impressed by the unique way she presented her vast knowledge on diversity and inclusion in the workplace and society at large that I recommended her as a speaker for another organization, the Transformational Leadership Council. She again hit an indisputable home run. Her profound ability to engage the group around a difficult topic in a non-confrontational manner and give us an experience of stepping into another’s shoes with no judgement was truly masterful. Participants are still talking about her presentation days later. I know that lives were changed.
    Debra Poneman
    Verified
  • Annemarie was a pleasure to work with from the start. She was exceptionally professional, personable, and organized from initial contact right through the session she presented. She was well-prepared for the session and was a credible and engaging presenter. I recommend her.
    Mandy Moore
    Verified
  • I have always known that I stand for equality and equity, for inclusion and diversity. I do this consciously because I see these as fundamental elements of what I believe. However, through engagement with Annemarie, made me realize that, even as I consciously work for equality, equity, inclusion and diversity, in short, for justice, I must always seek to accept my unconscious biases that affect even the things that I try to do consciously. Accepting that we all have unconscious biases is the first step towards a fuller realization of inclusion and diversity in all spheres of life. I believe, Annemarie has helped me and my Institution to strengthen our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity and to the elimination of racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia at all levels of society.
    Masiiwa Ragies Gunda (PhD)
    Verified
  • Annemarie delivered a fabulous presentation to our Mixed@Google ERG as part of the Mixed Heritage Week celebration, sharing both personal stories and advice as an expert consultant & facilitator. The content was insightful, inspiring, and so relatable, and we've received tremendously enthusiastic reactions from the audience. Thank you, Annemarie!
    Mark Risher
    Google
    09/06/2022
    Verified
  • Annemarie spoke to our group on multiracial/multiethnic identity and shared her experience and some poems. I found myself nodding in agreement over almost everything she said. It really is nice to hear experiences and be able to relate. I know our group greatly appreciated her candor and vulnerability!
    Jay
  • Annemarie is a master. She presents her material clearly, with strength and courage, while holding the room with compassion and understanding. She has a beautiful way of inviting her audience in to explore difficult subjects honestly and inquisitively. She is smart, charming and funny. I cant wait to continue to grow and learn from her personal experiences and expertise at our next event.
    sandi stuart
    Verified
  • Annemarie recently joined Google for our second annual Mixed Heritage Week event - a celebration of belonging for multi-racial, multi-ethnic, and multi-heritage Googlers. The event was also cosponsored by PRIDE in honor of pride month. I was so looking forward to this event and Annemarie did not disappoint! In addition to sharing some really beautiful poetry, Annemarie drew on her personal experience and professional expertise to give really thoughtful and nuanced guidance to members of our employee resource group - especially on the topics of intersectionality and belonging. The feedback we received from our members was overwhelmingly positive! I would absolutely recommend Annemarie to other companies and ERGs looking for someone to promote belonging for a heritage week event. Thank you Annemarie!
    Sabrina Pascoe
    Verified
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