ABOUT
Why was Journeys InEquity started?
Journeys InEquity began as a platform which aims to centre and highlight how equity and anti-oppression based education can be used to improve language, attitudes and safety in schools, workplaces and communities.
Coming from diverse identities, lived experiences and academic backgrounds, our facilitators bring unique insights around issues of social justice, diversity, inclusion and LGBTQ awareness (LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer).
Journeys InEquity believes all schools, workplaces and communities can and should practice becoming more equitable, inclusive, accessible and well-informed. Through education, resource sharing and tool building, Journeys InEquity will leave you with a variety of shared knowledges which will begin, facilitate, and encourage your own journeys in equity and anti-oppression.
Background of Journeys InEquity
Based in Toronto Canada, Journeys InEquity was started in March 2016 by emerging leader, community educator and activist, Jordyn Samuels.
Journeys InEquity specializes in promoting equity and inclusion at work, school and in community through social justice based education.
We provide speakers, facilitators and consultants who are very experienced in sharing knowledge around
a diverse range of topics including but not limited to:
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Equity
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Anti-Oppression
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Anti-Black Racism
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LGBTQ awareness (LGBTQ stands for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer)
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Social Justice (challenging racism, sexism, ableism, classism, homophobia and transphobia)
Jordyn Samuels
Jordyn Samuels (she/her/hers) is the owner and Lead Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Consultant of Journeys InEquity. She graduated from University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in Equity Studies and Sexual Diversity Studies. Her work focuses on implementing equitable and anti-oppressive frameworks in everyday life, communities, schools and workplaces. She has 17 years of experience facilitating equity and anti-oppression-based workshops and trainings for a range of schools, organizations, corporations and governments.
Donna-Lynn Turner
Donna-Lynn Turner (she/her/hers) is an equity, diversity and inclusion consultant who works to create more equitable spaces in a variety of sectors including government, health care organizations, corporations and non-profits. She started working in DEI 13 years ago as a health promoter focusing on LGBTQ+ health disparities.
Donna-Lynn’s education includes completing the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate with the University of South Florida, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace through ESSEC Business School, People Analytics through the University of Pennsylvania, and Indigenous Canada through the University of Alberta.
Donna-Lynn is also an adult education specialist, with a certificate in Teaching and Training Adults from Durham College.
Her career started as a communications professional, and she has a diploma in Public Relations from Algonquin College.
Donna-Lynn Turner (she/her/hers) is an equity, diversity and inclusion consultant who works to create more equitable spaces in a variety of sectors including government, health care organizations, corporations and non-profits. She started working in DEI 13 years ago as a health promoter focusing on LGBTQ+ health disparities.
Donna-Lynn’s education includes completing the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate with the University of South Florida, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace through ESSEC Business School, People Analytics through the University of Pennsylvania, and Indigenous Canada through the University of Alberta.
Donna-Lynn is also an adult education specialist, with a certificate in Teaching and Training Adults from Durham College.
Her career started as a communications professional, and she has a diploma in Public Relations from Algonquin College.