Irène Bujara - Director
bujarai@queensu.ca - ext. 77581
Irène Bujara has worked at Queen's since 1992 as the Director of the Human Rights Office. In 2005 she became the Director of both the Human Rights Office and the Equity Office. Irène advises the University on its obligations under the Human Rights Code as well as other related legislation such as the Employment Equity Act. Irène holds a law degree from the University of Ottawa.
Meri Diamond - Administrative Assistant
diamondm@queensu.ca - ext. 32563
Meri Diamond is the Administrative Assistant at the Equity Office and has been working part time since 2005. As the front line person, she is responsible for fielding inquiries made to the office as well as assisting with any questions that may arise. She prepares facilitators for monthly equity training workshops required by the Faculty Collective Agreement. She also administers the I Count Queen's Equity Census process to all new employees and administers the Faculty Appointments Process. Meri has completed the Administrative Professional at Queen's Certificate Program as well as the Workplace Communications Certificate.
Jill Christie - Data Management and Administration
jjc@queensu.ca- ext. 78940
Jill Christie is the Coordinator, Data Management and Administration in the Equity Office and has worked in the office since 2003. The majority of her time is spent preparing detailed as well as routine reporting and analysis to facilitate decision making and strategic planning of employment equity at Queen's. She administers the data systems that provide statistical profiles pertaining to the Federal Contractors Program (FCP), the QUFA Collective Agreement and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Jill also performs office supervision and planning duties which includes the coordination of the Senate Educational Equity Committee.
Heidi Penning - Equity Advisor
heidi.penning@queensu.ca - ext. 79338
Heidi Penning contributes to the oversight function of the Equity Office regarding the University’s compliance and commitment to achieving equity throughout the Queen’s community. She holds a Professional Masters Degree in Public Administration from Queen's University. Heidi brings with her over a decade of experience about the way that public policy, human behaviour, and community realities intersect to create sustainable and positive change for equity-seeking groups so they can live, work and play with dignity in their communities.
Catherine Wells - Special Projects Officer
cew@queensu.ca - ext. 75260
Catherine Wells is the Special Projects Officer in the Equity Office. Two of her projects are the yearly compliance report which analyzes the degree to which academic departments comply with equity obligations outlined in the Collective Agreement and the Achieving Equity series which maps out equity goals, challenges and achievements at Queen’s University.
Ekta Singh - Equity Advisor
ekta.singh@queensu.ca - ext 79576
Ekta Singh is responsible for the coordination and administration of programs and special projects that contribute to the University's compliance and commitment to achieving employment and educational equity throughout the Queen's community. She holds a Masters Degree in Cultural and Policy studies in Education from Queen's University and has over eight years experience (in both the non-profit sector and academic settings) in areas such as: international education and intercultural training, policy and curriculum development, project management, and designing inclusive education programs. As a public educator, Ekta spent five years teaching overseas in Kuwait and Mexico.
Shauna Shiels - Special Projects Officer
shauna.shiels@queensu.ca - ext 79576
Shauna Shiels is responsible for the coordination and administration of programs and special projects that contribute to the University's compliance and commitment to achieving employment and educational equity throughout the Queen's community. She holds a Masters Degree in Sociology from Queen's University and is currently completing a PhD in Cultural Studies at Queen’s University. Shauna brings a decade of experience organizing within Indigenous communities and anti-oppressive organizations with a dedication to creating sustainable and positive change for historically disadvantaged peoples.
