DWC Steering Committee

The Disability and Work in Canada (DWC) initiative is guided by a diverse and dedicated Steering Committee, comprised of leaders from research, advocacy, and community organizations. This Steering Committee includes persons with lived experience of disability and experts in disability rights, employment policy, and accessibility.

Emile Tompa
Emile Tompa
Senior Scientist, Institute for Work & Health
Maureen Haan
Maureen Haan
President and CEO, Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW)
Doramy Ehling
Doramy Ehling
Chief Executive Officer, Rick Hansen Foundation
Krista Carr
Krista Carr
Executive Vice President, Inclusion Canada
Alec Farquhar
Alec Farquhar
Co-lead, Engagement, IDEA
Mahadeo Sukhai
Mahadeo Sukhai
Adjunct Professor, University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Tammy Yates
Tammy C. Yates-Rajaduray
Executive Director, Realize
Ingrid Palmer
Ingrid Palmer
Principal Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility Leading to Belonging (IDEAL) Advocate, Realize
Janet Paterson
Janet Paterson
President, Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups
Raihanna Hirji-Khalfan
Raihanna Hirji-Khalfan
National Director, RACE & Disability Canada
Carlos Sosa
Carlos Sosa
Support Worker, United Food and Commerical Works Local 832
Ana Sofía Barrows
Ana Sofía Barrows
Director, Accessibility Inclusion, CNIB