Cathy Gallagher-Louisy
Canadian Institute of Diversity and Inclusion
Toronto, ON, CANADA
Expert on Organizational Diversity & Inclusion, Crosscultural Competence, and Diveristy as part of Corporate Social Responsibility
Biography
Cathy Gallagher-Louisy is sought-after guest speaker at professional and academic conferences and events on Diversity & Inclusion (D&I), Crosscultural Competence, and Diversity as an essential part of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
As the Director of Community Partnerships and Knowledge Services at the Canadian Institute of Diversity and Inclusion, Cathy leads the CIDI’s research portfolio and is the author of the major research report What Gets Measured Gets Done: Measuring the Return on Investment of Diversity and Inclusion. She is asked to speak regularly on the results of this groundbreaking report – the first on the topic in Canada. Cathy is also a consultant, helping CIDI members and clients to develop strategic D&I and cultural competence strategies, programs, initiatives, training, and developmental tools.
Cathy is also a part-time instructor at the University of Toronto (U of T) School of Continuing Studies, delivering seminars to instructors on Teaching Diverse Adult Learners and she is a regular guest lecturer at the U of T St. Michael’s College Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Prior to joining the CIDI, one of Cathy’s key roles was as the leader of D&I and CSR initiatives within Canada for Hewitt Associates, where she was the lead diversity trainer for Canada.
A dynamic, articulate communicator in both public sector and private sector settings with professional training in adult education, as well as significant experience with both in-person and online public speaking, Cathy is also a certified cultural competence trainer, a certified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), and a certified instructor of the Cultural Detective training series.
Cathy has developed both introductory and advanced D&I and cultural competence training courses for several organizations. Additionally, she has provided cultural competence training for new immigrants to Canada, and she has provided pro-bono customized crosscultural competence training to immigrant serving organizations in Toronto.
For more info, see: about.me/cathygl.
Industry Expertise (3)
Talent Management
Professional Training and Coaching
Human Resources
Areas of Expertise (3)
Diversity & Inclusion
Cross-Cultural Competence
Diversity as an Essential Part of Corporate Social Responsibility
Education (2)
University of Toronto: Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Social Responsibility 2007
University of Toronto: Honours Bachelor of Arts, English, Psychology, and Geography 1997
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Event Appearances (30)
Teaching Diverse Adult Learners
Professional Development for School of Continuing Studies Instructors University of Toronto
What Gets Measured Gets Done - Measuring the Return on Investment of Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion Symposium hosted by Community Inclusivity Reference Group York Region, Ontario
2013-04-25
Diversity as an Essential Component of Corporate Social Responsibility
Certificiate in Corporate Social Responsibility University of Toronto, St. Michael's College
2013-05-02
Harnessing Differences of Transnational Communities to Enhance Multicultural Leadership
Migration & The Global City Conference Ryerson University
2010-10-23
Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility University of Toronto, St. Michael's College
2008-04-22
Introduction to Crosscultural Competence
CIDI Webinar Online - multiple dates in June 2013
2013-06-11
Community Partner Webinar
CIDI Webinar Online - multiple dates from March - May 2013
2013-05-15
Defining Success, Empowering Mentors, and Tapping Into Corporate Partnerships
Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council: The Mentoring Partnership Partners Meeting and Recognition Reception Toronto Board of Trade, Toronto Ontario
2010-12-02
The Mentoring Partnership Development Day
Crosscultural Competence for Mentoring Managers Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2010-05-18
From Good Ideas to Practice: "How we create an inclusive environment."
Hireimmigrants.ca Webinar Online Webinar
2010-03-09
Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility
Junior Achievement Company Program Students’ Development Day Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2009-12-05
Crosscultural Competence Training for New Immigrants
Hosted by Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2009-09-11
Corporate Social Responsibility. 30 ideas in 30 minutes panelist
CSR Conference at U of T, Loretto College. University of Toronto, Loretto College School
2009-09-26
Intro to Crosscultural Competence
Diversity Roundtable Network Group Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2008-12-16
Award Presentation
BBPA Harry Jerome Awards (audience 1000+) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2009-04-25
Crosscultural Mentoring as part of a Diversity Strategy
Ontario Public Service - Presentation to the Deputy Ministers and their mentees of the Ontario Public Service Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2008-10-08
CSR at Human Resources Consulting Firms.
Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility University of Toronto, St. Michael's College
2007-09-12
Power of Worldviews
Cross-cultural training day for staff at TRIEC (Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2009-01-19
Employment Seminar for New Immigrants
Woodgreen Community Services - Employment Resources Day (presented on multiple dates) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2007-05-16
Economics of Staying in School
Junior Achievement 1 day in-school development programs. Multiple dates from 2007 to 2010. Toronto
2010-09-15
Diversity in Action
Junior Achievement - 1-day in-school training programs. Delivered multiple dates between 2008 and 2010. Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2010-09-14
CSR & Diversity at Hewitt
Town Hall Meetings - quarterly presentations from 2006 to 2011 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2006-11-08
Earth Day Infoshare
Earth Day Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2010-04-22
Carbon Footprint Project Presentation
Hewitt Associates Carbon Footprint Project Presentation Kick-Off Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2008-06-11
Introduction to CSR for Hewitt leaders
Hewitt Associates Leadership Team Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2007-04-17
Power of Worldviews Training Course
Introductory 1/2 day training course on crosscultural competence. Delivered multiple dates from 2007 to 2010. Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver
2010-05-28
IDI Group Feedback Session - Hewitt Canadian Talent and Organization Consulting team
Hewitt Associates - Canadian Talent and Organization Consulting team Toronto + online
2008-06-16
IDI Group Feedback Session - Hewitt Canadian Multi-Process Outsourcing Leadership team
Hewitt Canadian Multi-Process Outsourcing Leadership team Toronto + online
2008-07-30
Hewitt Building Manager Effectiveness class – group IDI feedback session
Hewitt Building Manager Effectiveness class Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2008-08-25
Group IDI feedback session - Hewitt Managing Cross Culturally Class
Hewitt Associates Managing Cross Culturally Class Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2009-02-26
Sample Talks (1)
Cross-cultural Competence / Intercultural Communications
I have developed and delivered introductory to advanced presentations ranging from 45 minutes to 2-days. Includes an intro to the theories of intercultural communications / cross-cultural competence and their application within organizations and society. I have presented as webinar, in-person presentation, and 1/2 to 2 day training sessions. Customizable by client, industry, or sector, and also by audience, i.e. general public, managers/leaders, instructors, students, new immigrants, etc.
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Availability
- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC
- Corporate Training
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