In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish and Taryn Lipschitz speak with Andrea Carey on How to incorporate Inclusion in your organization.

Andrea is the founder and Chief INclusion Officer with INclusion INcorporated that works to support clients to create cultures of belonging and inclusion for everyone to thrive and has worked extensively on inclusion and improved access for Indigenous peoples, Newcomers, persons with disabilities, and women and girls.

Hear the discussion on where to start with learning about inclusion that includes:

1. The importance of creating safe spaces
2. Being vulnerable in the process 
3. The commitment and accountability required from the whole organization 
4. Remember that this will take time and is not a quick fix. 
5. There is a team to walk with you through the process.

Everyone has the right to participate and play so start by listening and sharing this podcast and let's work together to create cultures of belonging!

Andrea (she/her/elle) is an MEd, CCIP Andrea Carey is a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP), holds a Masters of Education in Leadership Studies, and is a champion of inclusion. She is Brene Brown “Dare to Lead” trained and is currently enrolled at Royal Roads University in a Graduate Certificate of Executive Coaching. 

Andrea brings extensive experience in business operations, facility management, human resources, strategic planning, marketing, group facilitation, curriculum development, and product development. Her passionate, playful, and engaging approach to inclusion provides a platform for understanding the challenges to develop a strategy that aligns the organization’s needs with global trends and connects clients to tools to ensure successful implementation. Andrea volunteered for ten years with the Canadian Paralympic Committee as a Board Director and Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and currently sits on the Board of KidSport Victoria.

You can learn more about how Andrea and her team can help create a space and place for diversity and inclusion in your organization:  www.inclusionincorporated.com. You can also find them on social media at:

• Facebook: @INclusionINcorp
• Instagram: @inclusionincorporated
• Twitter: @INclusion_INc

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