2SLGBTQIA+ community members and advocates say the past year has been difficult and scary amid a notable rise in hate crimes, threats and protests, particularly for those who are transgender and non-binary. The solution, many say, is education among and support from allies to counter homophobia and anti-trans hate.

At Inclusivity, we believe that dialogue and connection are critical to building bridges to inclusion, equity and safe spaces for all. We condemn all acts of violence and hate, and we acknowledge and respect cultural diversity – these aren’t always easy conversations to have but we must use courage and humility to learn from one another to affect positive social change.

Join us November 21st as we host our friend and gender strategist Kai Scott to explore the following:

• Foundational concepts and terminology
• The reality and challenges faced by trans and non-binary people
• Commonly spread myths and misconceptions
• How we can take action, build bridges and offer support

Facilitator: Kai Scott (He/Him), Gender Strategist, TransFocus

Kai pairs his technical skills from 15 years as a social scientist conducting social impact assessments with his lived experiences as a trans man to develop innovative solutions for greater inclusion of gender diversity. He uses exploratory, evidence-based methods and quantitative and qualitative tools—like interviews, surveys, systems reviews and spatial analyses—to develop solutions that create real, measurable change.

Moderator: Wyle Baoween (He/Him), CEO, Inclusivity

Wyle Baoween works with executives, senior leaders and their teams to build diverse and inclusive organizations. He is the CEO and Senior Facilitator at Inclusivity, a Canadian consulting firm providing data analytics to address inequality in our communities and workplaces.

Wyle has been recognized as one of Canada’s thought leaders in equity, diversity and inclusion for the solutions he has developed and re-engineered, including technology for assessing unconscious bias, the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Culture Change Curve, and data analytics for EDI.

In his role at Inclusivity, Wyle has worked with some of Canada’s largest employers and Inclusivity has been recognized as one of Vancouver’s ‘Companies to Watch’. Wyle also appears regularly in media outlets including Forbes, CBC and the Vancouver Sun.

Prior to Inclusivity, he worked for 15+ years in consulting and project management, specializing in process improvement, technology and strategies for change management. He worked in the marine, transportation and construction industries with local and international clients.

Wyle holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, a Masters of Business Administration (MBA), a certificate in Executive Leadership, and is a certified Change Management and Project Management Professional (PMP).

Wyle currently volunteers as Chair of the Vancouver Board of Trade’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Regional Board Member at the Nature Conservancy of Canada and Member of the University of Victoria’s Impact Investing Advisory Council. He is also Co-Founder of the Yemeni Canadian Society, Past Board Member at MOSAIC and an Ambassador for the University of Victoria’s Business School where he was recognized as one of the University’s 25 Alumni to Watch.

Wyle speaks regularly on the topics of equity, diversity and inclusion, unconscious bias, data analytics and organizational change.