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: Jennifer Harewood (District Director, Front)
Chair, Arab Caucus: Léa Nsouli
Chair, Asian Caucus: Jamie Ngo
Chair, Black Caucus: Colt Saint Baptiste
Chair, Disability Caucus: Andrew Nolan
Chair, Francophone Caucus: Jennie Miller
Chair, Indigenous Circle: vacant
Chair, Latinx Caucus: Maria Lopez Pevide
Chair, Pride Caucus: Noémie Bergeron
Chair, Women’s Caucus: Parmis Behmardi
