About The Speaker
Alethia O’Hara-Stephenson
Alethia is a highly sought-after Speaker, Author, TV Host and Community Advocate who is passionate about Diversity Equity and inclusion initiatives and advancing the needs of her community. She is the former Chair of the Anti-Black Racism, Racism and Discrimination Task Force for the Town of Shelburne which lead to a Blue Print with 34 recommendations to the Town on how to make the community more inclusive and equitable for all.
Alethia is a highly sought-after Speaker, Author, TV Host and Community Advocate who is passionate about Diversity Equity and inclusion initiatives and advancing the needs of her community. She is the former Chair of the Anti-Black Racism, Racism and Discrimination Task Force for the Town of Shelburne which lead to a Blue Print with 34 recommendations to the Town on how to make the community more inclusive and equitable for all.
She is the Founder and President of the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association and is the recipient of multiple awards including her organization’s prestigious Global Citizen Award, the Town of Shelburne’s Community Excellence Award and a 2020 MyFm Woman of Influence honoree.
Alethia Holds a BA in Political Science from York University, an MBA in Leadership and Innovation from Edinburgh Napier University in Scotland, a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) Designation from the Insurance Institute of Canada and a Diversity & Inclusion Certificate from Ashton College.