Shagufta Sadique

Community engagement and EDI- strategist with 9+ years of experience advising organizations across Ontario's public sector, post-secondary, and non-profit environments. Skilled in designing and delivering learning and development programs, building strategic partnerships, and providing consultative EDI advisory support that drives measurable equity outcomes. Recognized for translating complex policy and equity frameworks into accessible, actionable programming that builds organizational capacity and fosters inclusive environments for diverse communities. I bring a proven record of advising senior leaders and cross-functional teams, coordinating community consultations, and developing data-informed strategies that strengthen stakeholder engagement and organizational effectiveness. Combines strong analytical thinking with a people-centered approach to support organizations in advancing equity, developing talent, and building meaningful community relationships. Selected Achievements: • Educated 6,000+ workers through 234 public education presentations on human rights law, EDI, and workplace harassment, developing 7 plain-language legal information booklets used in print and on the web. • Secured $15,000 in grant funding within the first few months at Open Architecture Collaborative Canada, contributing toward a $100,000 annual fundraising target. • Implemented 68% of 28 alumni engagement recommendations at the University of Toronto by advising directors on evidence-based EDI engagement practices sourced from a scan of 15 peer institutions across North America. • Presented Q2 Targeted Recruitment Program data to Ontario Power Generation's Recruitment Operations team, identifying a decline from 96% to 85% target fulfillment for equity-seeking groups and prompting recruiter training recommendations. Let's chat if you're looking for a EDI-HR advisor and community engagement strategist with a track record of building value-driven programs and partnerships.