BIANCA BALDO bbaldo@gmail.com
I have successfully led community engagement initiatives that strengthen collaboration among residents, community organizations, and Indigenous leadership. At Elections Canada, I coordinated national outreach projects with partners such as the Assembly of First Nations, the Native Women’s Association of Canada, and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, ensuring inclusive participation in civic processes. Through my work with ARVA and Affinity Art Advocacy, I have designed and delivered events that bring citizens, municipal representatives, and local organizations together to advance accessibility, inclusion, and community well-being. With an LL.M. from McGill University and a specialization in international human rights, I bring both a strong legal foundation and a career-long commitment to fostering intersectional, community-driven approaches that promote collaboration, trust, and social cohesion.
Summary of Relevant Experience
Affinity Art Advocacy – Managing Director and Artist (2024 – Present), Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
- Lead creative and community projects using art to promote inclusion, accessibility, and social awareness.
- Plan and coordinate public exhibitions and events bringing citizens, residents, community organizations, and elected officials together.
- Manage project logistics, communications, and accessibility design for bilingual audiences.
- Build partnerships and maintain stakeholder engagement with local organizations and municipal representatives.
- Oversee outreach, fundraising, and community engagement activities supporting inclusive public initiatives.
Aylmer Bulletin, Special Rapporteur – Intersectionality Specialist, Gatineau, QC (2025 – Present)
- Applied a GBA Plus framework to map organizations serving diverse communities in Aylmer/Gatineau, with attention to gender, family, and gender expression.
- Conducted inclusive outreach and interviews, centering women’s voices and intersectional lived experiences.
- Authored feature articles to highlight local leadership, service gaps, and community strengths.
- Collaborated with editorial staff to shape tone, ensure balanced representation, and guide publication strategy.
Graybridge Malkam, Senior Consultant in Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, Equity and Accessibility (IDEEA) with the Diversity Team, Ottawa, Canada (2022 – 2024).
- Manage diversity portfolio and project management cycles with diverse clients, including Centre for Intercultural Learning (CIL) and with Global Affairs Canada, Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and British Columbia Housing (BCH); Courts Administrative Services (Unconscious Bias).
- Contact Information: Denise McLean - DMcLean@graybridgemalkam.com
GAC – Centre for Learning in Intercultural Effectiveness and International Assistance Policy
- Undertake a needs assessment and interviews with internal GAC employees, government clients, (Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Public Safety Canada, Department of National Defense), including participant surveys and leadership interviews to determine participant needs.
- Design adult learning materials, tools and presentations on Unconscious Bias, Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus), and Indigenous Knowledge Sharing.
CMHC
- Undertake GBA Plus assessment and EDI training roadmap to increase the capacity of CMHC leadership and employees to define personal and team Diversity Learning Plan, including best practices from key equity-seeking groups (Indigenous and racialized communities, Persons with disabilities, LGTBQ2S+ and gender).
- Design and facilitate Unconscious Bias Training across the corporation, including a review and validation process.
- Engaged, incorporated feedback and validated with internal partners, board members, and leadership.
BCH
- Manage and implement an institutional-wide IDEEA evaluation based on the Global Diversity Equity and Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB), including document review, management Interviews, employee surveys, listening sessions (focus groups) and partner surveys.
- Engage with diverse equity-seeking members across BCH’s organizational network.
- Design and collaborate to develop a final report that will analyze findings, identify gaps, and make recommendations on best practices.
Canada Post, Advisor, Manager and Acting COO for the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) team, Ottawa, Canada (2021 – 2022).
- Managed the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion team.
- Designed, developed, managed and monitored the 10-year strategic EDI plan implementation, including scoping, project development and monitoring/evaluation of 40 action items in EDI 2021/22.
- Implemented the Global Diversity Equity and Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) to analyze current gaps and develop and implement EDI strategic plans to strengthen corporate EDI capacity.
- Managed contracts with key EDI deliverables, i.e. ongoing contract with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.
- Supported strategic development and implementation of Employee Resource Groups (Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+, and Anti-Racism).
- Built relationships with internal partners, i.e. Communication, Indigenous and Northern Affairs team and Accessibility team.
- Engaged with community organisations across the CPC community, i.e. MentorAbility, EARN, Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival.
- Designed, delivered and implemented training, i.e. mental health support and meditation sessions
- Managed the Unconscious Bias Training and Indigenous Cultural Competency Training.
- Delivered of key EDI communication products, i.e. Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Charter, Diversity newsletter, Diversity post, HO communications on commemorative days, Diversity Intrapost, external EDI webpage, and Global Observance days.
Intersol Group, DEI Specialist and Intermediate Facilitator (2019 - 2021)
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Designed and delivered 2 DEI training sessions, including individual best practices working with Indigenous communities (First Nation, Metis, and Inuit communities), Intersectionality, and Identity factors, such as women, men, and non-binary identities. Each session consisted of knowledge sharing, individual and group activities, and discussions. (Virtual)
- Design of GBA+ session explores the intersectionality of identity factors and steps to implement a GBA + process in the project management cycles, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Developed concept and wrote 8 blogs on different DEI issues. For additional information, please consult, https://intersol.ca/work-with-us/news-blogs/
- Designed a DEI assessment survey and tools to support clients with the DEI service requirements and report writing. When requested, provided guidance and advice on best practices for DEI issues on submissions and projects.
- Co-designed and delivered learning activities for employees and consultants on best practices that support online sessions. (Virtual)
Facilitation and Production
- Facilitating and production of over 30 sessions relating to public consultations, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement from various government, private and not-for-profit clients, including Employment and Social Development Canada, Accessible Canada Directorate, National Research Council, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Gazette Canada, Canadian Agricultural Youth Council, Public Safety Canada, Canadian Council of Arts, Department of Defense, PRAXIS, Kids kicking Cancer Canada, Grand Challenge Canada (Indigenous and Global Women's Health), Canadian Thoracic Society and Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) and Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) (External)
- Drafted over 15 reports (event summary and strategic plans) for clients.
- Contact Information: Please refer to references.
GenderIT.org, International. Research, Writer and Blogger (2014-2020).
- Research, interview, and write articles and blogs on international human rights, reproductive and health rights, gender-based violence, and communication technologies with partners in South Africa, the DRC, Brazil, England, India, and Canada (Human trafficking of Indigenous women in Canada).
- Contact Information: Flavia Fascendini, flavia@apcwomen.org
Elections Canada, Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement Team, Outreach Officer Ottawa, Canada (2016 –2019)
Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach with the Indigenous community and transgender electors.
- Led twenty (20) Inspire Democracy workshops; Led approximately 40 information kiosks on electoral services across Northern Canada; three (3) outreach sessions with stakeholders from the Transgender Community; three (3) internal working groups, two (2) surveys, and one (1) Facilitated Discussion for the Election Services in Remote Indigenous communities (ESRIC) project;
- Co-led meetings with Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC), Metis National Council (MNC) and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK); and six (6) meetings with Internal stakeholders; Facilitated five (5) working group meetings with field staff.
- Co-created two (2) surveys and two (2) facilitated discussion questionnaires.
- Developed and offered logistical support for a 2-day facilitated session.
- Designed and delivered a session on mental wellness in the workplace at the department retreat in 2019, including an overview of the EC wellness policies and practices and each department team's development of the Mental Health Charter.
Atwater Library and Learning Center, Legal and Gender Specialist, Montreal, Canada, (2016-2018)
- Researched, analyzed and recommended policies and practices on cyber violence, labour practices, and gender equality in academic institutions, community organizations, and industry.
- Research and develop cost/benefit working tool on non-action against cyber violence.
- Wrote final report and shared report finding with community stakeholders.
- Contact information: Shanly Dixon Ph.D., Director, Shanly.dixon@gmail.com
NDG Senior Citizen Council, Community Organiser Consultant, Montreal, Canada (2011- 2013)
- Researched, analyzed and recommended policies and practices on discriminatory practices and legal resources for discrimination against mature workers in Quebec.
- Wrote a report on findings and led training and presentations on discrimination in the workforce with 50 participants at the NDG Community Council
- Participated in joint organization strategic planning sessions.
- Contact information: Sheri McLeod, Executive Director, (514) 487-1311, direction@ndgscc.ca
Roos-Rémillard Consultancy Services, Gender Learning Specialist, Ottawa, Canada (2013-2015)
- Program Coordinator and Trainer on Human Trafficking
- Advocated for better access to services for Indigenous survivors, including reproductive health and justice in Canada.
- Coordinated meetings and coalition building with relevant community stakeholders.
- Developed training seminars on human trafficking and labour rights in Nunavut.
- Developed programs and fundraising proposals to support survivors of human trafficking.
- Contact information Helen Roos, roosremillard@gmail.com.
Alternatives, Gender and development consultant, Montreal, Canada (5 * 2 months consultation contracts between 2007-2012)
- Led (5) five 2-day gender and development training, including practical learning activities, with 30 participants before departure.
- Contact information: Carolyn Tagny, Coalition for African Lesbians, Manager media and campaigns, caroline.tagny@gmail.com
Centre Bon Courage de Place Benoît, Food Security Program Director, Montreal, Canada, (2009- 2011)
- Designed and delivered over 15 collective kitchen meal preparations and 2 human rights training sessions with children, youth, and women's groups.
- Coordinated the food safety program.
- Managed the food bank distribution.
- Contact information: Jasmine Janday, jasminejanday@hotmail.com
Jamaicans for Justice - CUSO, Access to Information Advisor Kingston, Jamaica (2008- 2009)
- Led 18 citizen-led human rights and access to information workshops across Jamaica.
- Managed all levels of the Access to Information programs, including budget management and reporting.
- Contact information: Dr. The Honourable J. Carolyn Gomes, Executive Director of Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition (CVC), carolyn.gomes.cvc.ed@gmail.com
Oxfam-Quebec, Gender, and Development Advisor & Program Advisor - Anti Human Trafficking Program Hanoi, Vietnam (2005 – 2006)
- Led two-week-long GBA training for Oxfam Quebec, Oxfam international staff and partners in Vietnam and Cambodia.
- Coordinated regional conferences against human trafficking with key international and local stakeholders.
- Provided management and legal support for the Anti-Human-Trafficking programs.
- Contact Information: Léonard Buckles, leobucles@yahoo.ca, Senior INGO Management Professional, former Country Director – Vietnam, Oxfam-Quebec.
OTHER RELEVANT VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Association of residents of Aylmer village (2018-Ongoing) President & Vice President
- Led and managed large-scale social and educational events, boosting resident engagement and community spirit.
- Spearheaded a crosswalk safety project, coordinating with local authorities to ensure pedestrian protection.
- Initiated and oversaw a tree protection project, collaborating with environmental groups and securing necessary permits.
- Managed project budgets and timelines, ensuring the successful completion of initiatives and efficient use of resources.
Dimension Sportive et Culturelle (2018-2024) Vice President of Executive Board
- Coordinate the organization’s diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) activities, including working with employees, youth, and children on DEI policies and practices.
- Provide strategic advice and recommendations for the organization.
NDG Community Committee on Elder Abuse (2015-2017) President of Executive Board
- Support and develop strategic planning for the organization and explored financial exploitation.
- Manage the organization's human resources, including contracts and deliverables.
- Represent the organization in the media and meetings with government and relevant stakeholders.
- Develop private and public funding proposals and online tools against elder abuse.
EDUCATION
- Masters in Law (LL.M.), McGill University, Canada, Thesis: The implementation of the UN Trafficking Protocol by government agencies and members of the civil society to prevent, protect against and prosecute human trafficking in Jamaica, 2009-2011
- Civil Law (LL.L.), University of Ottawa, Canada, Specialization in international human rights, gender human rights, labour law, migration, and humanitarian law, 2002-2005
- Bachelors of Arts (Honours) in Comparative Development, Trent University, Canada, International Development Internship on gender human rights - Trent in Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador & Peru, 1997-2001
- Diplôme d'Étude Collégial (DEC), Social Sciences, Dawson College, Canada, Cultural Exchange Internship- North-South Studies Program in Nicaragua and Women Studies Certificate, 1994-1996
RECENT TRAINING
- Advanced Facilitation Training (Virtual and In-Person), Intersol Group, 2020-2021; Introduction to Project Management, (INT1924) Elections Canada, 2017; Project Management in Practice (R250), Canadian School of Public Service, 2018 Microsoft Project 2010 Level 1, Elections Canada, 2018; The Art of Briefing (INT2146) Elections Canada, 2018; Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+): Applying Your Knowledge (T731), Global Affairs, 2018
LANGUAGES AND COMPUTER SKILLS
Languages: fluent in English and French, strong communication skills in Spanish
Computer: Microsoft Office, Facilitate Pro, Teams, Zoom, WebEx
REFERENCES
Name: Lisa Drouillard
Title: Former Director of Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement
Telephone: 819-939-2296
Email: Lisa.Drouillard@elections.ca
Name: Sue Perron
Title: CEO Intersol Groups
Telephone: 613-850-6564
Email: sperron@intersol.ca
Name: Mark Valois
Title: Senior Consultant and Chair of Intersol Groups
Telephone: 613-230-6424
Email: mvalois@intersol.ca
