The Equity Committee is an advisory body to the Board of Directors consisting of one representative from each of AMAPCEO's Equity Caucuses and Circle. The Board appoints up to two liaisons to the Committee, one of whom serving as Chair.
The Equity Committee:
- recommends actions to the Board on a variety of equity and diversity issues within the union,
- provides advice to the Board on employer initiatives and policies related to equity,
- brings together a broad group of grassroots members to increase the spaces available for equity-seeking groups’ participation in the union,
- encourages networking and partnering with other equity-seeking groups,
- encourages and supports safe spaces for all AMAPCEO members,
- encourages and promotes the participation of members from equity-seeking groups within activist roles in AMAPCEO, and
- provides a forum for AMAPCEO to seek input and reactions on equity and inclusion initiatives.
Leadership
Committee Chair: Cynthia Watt (AMAPCEO Vice-President)
Board Liaison: Frank Tang (District Director, Jarvis/Yonge)
Chair, Arab Caucus: Léa Nsouli
Chair, Asian Caucus: James Ngo
Chair, Black Caucus: Bonnie Wiltshire
Chair, Disability Caucus: Asma Fatehi
Chair, Francophone Caucus: Vincent Lavigne
Chair, Indigenous Circle: Maggie Kavanaugh
Chair, Latinx Caucus: Maria Lopez Pevide
Chair, Pride Caucus: Noémie Bergeron
Chair, Women’s Caucus: Khadeeja Farooq
