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About the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
The Committee’s mission is to foster a professional community that is equitable, inclusive, and representative of the diverse identities and experiences within Canada’s geotechnical profession. The Committee will focus on institutional change and embedding EDI principles into CGS’s governance, operations, and decision-making frameworks.

The Committee will take on two main objectives — to ensure CGS’s governance framework supports EDI and to create opportunities for CGS members that are accessible, equitable, and inclusive. Governance initiatives will include (1) promoting fair and transparent governance practices by identifying systemic barriers within CGS policies, (2) encouraging representation of diverse perspectives in CGS decision-making, and (3) recommending EDI training for CGS leaders and volunteers. Potential opportunities the committee will initiate include (1) developing programs that reduce barriers to participating in CGS activities; (2) amplifying the voices and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and experiences; and (3) supporting CGS events that are accessible and inclusive of all members, such as conference sessions, webinars, etc.
Executive Committee
Chair
Kathryn Dompierre
Membership Lead
Leanne McLaren
Communications Lead
Amirali Khanjani
Events Lead
Chelsey Guenther
Governance Lead
Jack Park
Outreach Lead
Alireza Yaseri
YP Lead
Kia Cachero
Member-at-large
Jocelyn Hayley
Member-at-large
Athena Bahrami
Member-at-large
Mohsen Naservand
Member-at-large
Liza Packer
Member-at-large
Katy Diederichs
Secretary
Athena Bahrami
Member-at-large
Ali Waring
Member-at-large
Heather Brooks
Member-at-large
Jillian Usher
Member-at-large
Shawna Munn


Articles on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity in Geotechnical Engineering

Reflection on Resources: Engaging the Future in Geotechnical Engineering - Steps towards effective gender inclusivity in our profession

Bridging the Data Gap for a more Equitable, Diverse and Inclusive Future in Geotechnical Engineering: Survey Design and Ethical Considerations

Rock, Soil, and Solidarity: Cultivating Active Allyship in Geotechnical Engineering and Geosciences

 

Inclusive Personal Protective Equipment

Canadian Women’s Experiences with Personal Protective Equipment in the Workplace

Addressing Personal Protective Equipment Issues for Women

Finding Good PPE for Women – USW Canada

Inclusive PPE Resources

 

Recent EDI Activity: Special Session at GeoManitoba 2025

The Wednesday lunch plenary session at GeoManitoba 2025, “Stronger Together: Increasing Inclusivity from Practitioner and Legal Perspectives”, provides a great example of an opportunity that members of the CGS EDI Committee supported. Five case studies were presented in the session where “you” experience one or more forms of discrimination or harassment in the workplace. The session amplified the voices of CGS members from diverse backgrounds by collecting input on harassment and discrimination from GeoManitoba registrants prior to the conference. This feedback was used to generate the five case studies. You can read more about this initiative in the Spring 2026 issue of Canadian Geotechnique.

Reports / Documents
Canadian Geotechnique - Spring 2026 Article
Inclusive PPE Resources
Reflection on Resources: Engaging the Future in Geotechnical Engineering - Steps towards effective gender inclusivity in our profession
Bridging the Data Gap for a more Equitable, Diverse and Inclusive Future in Geotechnical Engineering: Survey Design and Ethical Considerations
Rock, Soil, and Solidarity: Cultivating Active Allyship in Geotechnical Engineering and Geosciences
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Please contact the chair of the EDI Committee if you have any comments or suggestions at info@cgs.ca.
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