Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) | The Harriet Tubman Institute /research/tubman The Harriet Tubman Institute at 91ŃÇÉ« Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:40:57 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.10 Karine Coen-Sanchez /research/tubman/profile/karine-coen-sanchez/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:34:34 +0000 /research/tubman/?post_type=profile&p=9610 Dr. Karine Coen-Sanchez is an independent sociologist and Founder and Executive Director of the Coen-Sanchez Research & Policy Institute (CSRPI), a federally incorporated Canadian not-for-profit research institute advancing interdisciplinary research, public policy, governance, and institutional equity. Her research examines institutional governance, race, migration, identity, and public policy.

She is the developer of Human Systems Mediation™, an original interdisciplinary framework examining how governance systems, organizational cultures, and human experience interact to shape policy implementation and institutional outcomes. Her scholarship has also contributed conceptual perspectives such as Polite Racism, advancing research on institutional racism, equity, and organizational change.

Her work bridges sociology, governance, organizational studies, and policy research, with particular attention to Afro-Caribbean communities, institutional trust, and democratic governance. Her current research explores governance innovation, artificial intelligence, and evidence-informed policy to strengthen equitable and responsive institutions.

Through CSRPI, Dr. Coen-Sanchez extends this scholarship into applied research, policy development, and knowledge mobilization, connecting critical sociological research with practical approaches to institutional and public-policy challenges.

Keywords: Institutional Governance; Public Policy; Race and Racism; African Diaspora; Afro-Caribbean Studies; Migration; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI); Human Systems Mediation™; Organizational Change; Artificial Intelligence and Governance; Knowledge Mobilization; Social Justice; Institutional Trust; Policy Implementation; Qualitative Research.

]]> Tracelyn Cornelius /research/tubman/profile/tracelyn-cornelius/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:18:34 +0000 /research/tubman/?post_type=profile&p=7671 Tracelyn Cornelius is a doctoral candidate in the Sustainability Management program and a graduate of the Master of Environment and Business (MEB) program at the University of Waterloo. Her research primarily focuses on knowledge mobilization and issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Tracelyn's scholarly contributions involve the development of evidence-based frameworks for assessing knowledge mobilization and the formulation of processes that integrate EDI accountability within knowledge mobilization initiatives. Beyond her academic pursuits, Tracelyn serves as a Special Lecturer of Black Studies at the University of Waterloo. She also holds a part-time position as a Professor at Conestoga College, where she teaches courses such as sustainability operations, sustainability management, sustainable business plan, change management and facilitation, sustainable leadership, and supervisory and leadership practices. With over two decades of professional experience in Communications, Tracelyn is also the Director of Inclusive Communications in University Relations at the University of Waterloo. Her multidimensional engagement in academia, coupled with her professional expertise, underscores her commitment to bridging theoretical and practical aspects of sustainability and inclusive communications. Notably, Tracelyn's contributions have been recognized through her nomination for the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Woman of the Year Professional over 40 award, a testament to her impactful presence and achievements in her field.

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