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Who we are

Amplifying Efforts, Inspiring Progress

Core values

Guiding Principles for Lasting Impact

We provide a space to share experiences, discuss challenges, and exchange strategies for navigating difficult situations while promoting self-care.

  • We empower others by helping them unlock their potential, navigate challenges, and make steady progress toward their goals.

We offer a wealth of resources and tools designed to align with our collective goals, equipping our members and partners with the knowledge and insights needed to drive meaningful change and enhance well-being.

We prioritize the needs of our community in all activities by fostering trust and reliability.

We acknowledge and celebrate milestones, no matter how small, to boost morale and reinforce the idea that progress is being made.

We seek meaningful action to compel changes in policy, practice, decision-making and to address injustices.

We foster relationships, connecting individuals with experienced peers who lead by example offering guidance and support as they navigate their own paths within the DEI landscape.

Our community is dynamic and responsive, evolving to meet the needs of our members as we continue to grow and learn together.

Our Vision & Mission

Our vision is to inspire tangible change by consistently influencing dialogue and actions in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to be the leading advocate and premier resource, empowering members to uphold integrity and advance with intent.

Our mission is to foster meaningful conversations that lead to action and transformation. We envision Kusema as the foremost advocate for DEI professionals—empowering members to lead with purpose, integrity, and a commitment to driving sustainable change in their communities and workplaces.

Our commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and growth-oriented environment for our members. Our association is driven by the shared belief that by working together, we can make a meaningful impact in advancing equity and inclusion.

Meet the Team

Our team is composed of passionate professionals dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. They are committed to driving our mission forward and creating opportunities for meaningful change.

Merertu Mogga Frissa

Executive Director

Dalvir Grewal

Board Member

Prince Nyebuchi Ehoro

Board Member

Darnly Dubois

Board Member

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      Canadian Association of Black and Racialized Equity and Inclusion Professionals (Kusema) was established as a space for members with diverse realities to connect, share experiences and build relationships with peers for support and collaboration. 

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      Canadian Association of Black and Racialized Equity and Inclusion Professionals (Kusema) was established as a space for members with diverse realities to connect, share experiences and build relationships with peers for support and collaboration. 

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