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: Pauline Tait
Chair, Jewish Caucus: Debbie Wolgelerenter
Chair, Latinx Caucus: Maria Lopez Pevide
Chair, Pride Caucus: Noémie Bergeron
Chair, Women’s Caucus: Parmis Behmardi
Past Equity Committee Meeting Minutes (sign-in required)
Equity Committee Minutes: April 24, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
Equity Committee Minutes: February 10, 2026
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Equity Committee Minutes: November 04, 2025
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Equity Committee Minutes: September 25, 2025
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Equity Committee Minutes: August 15, 2025
Friday, August 15, 2025
Equity Committee Minutes - April 28, 2025
Monday, April 28, 2025
Equity Committee Minutes: February 6, 2025
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Equity Committee Minutes: November 12, 2024
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Equity Committee Minutes: September 17, 2024
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Equity Committee Minutes: August 28, 2024
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Equity Committee Minutes: May 6, 2024
Monday, May 6, 2024
Equity Committee Minutes: January 18, 2024
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Equity Committee Minutes: November 21, 2023
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Equity Committee Minutes: September 13, 2023
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Equity Committee Minutes - August 21, 2023
Monday, August 21, 2023
Equity Committee Minutes - May 9 , 2023
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Equity Committee Minutes: January 23, 2023
Monday, January 23, 2023
Equity Committee Minutes - November 21, 2022
Monday, November 21, 2022