FLOURISH 2025: Leadership for 2SLGBTQIA+ ERG Leaders

October 7, 2025 at 6pm-8pm ET

• Explore the gap between workplace policies and lived experiences
• Build advocacy language for inclusive change
• Identify systemic barriers impacting queer and trans staff

Speaker

Jonah Ssenyange is a dynamic speaker and strategic advisor known for his ability to inspire and transform individuals and organizations. As the Founder of Nthusa Consulting Group, a boutique leadership consulting firm based in Toronto, his passion is helping leaders level up in their lives and careers while reimagining how organizations function.

He has worked with industry leaders such as Outward Bound Canada, Ellis Don, and the UHN Foundation, among many others. His unique talent for breaking down complex topics while emphasizing the importance of recognizing our shared humanity and the value of community makes his teachings impactful and actionable.

With an engaging personality and a deep understanding of human dynamics, Jonah uses a unique blend of authenticity, storytelling and humour, believing his work will ultimately enact positive change in the world one conversation at a time.

He is currently one of the instructors of Humber Polytechnic’s new Microcredential Certificate: Dismantling Systemic Barriers in People-Centric Practices.

Study Group Week: “Whose Rights? Whose Voice?”

Week of October 13, 2025 | Recommended Time 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET

• Reflect on real-life examples of equity gaps
• Center intersectional perspectives
• Strengthen collaborative peer dialogue

October 23, 2025 6pm-8pm ET

• Learn how to articulate the purpose and value of your ERG
• Use narrative, data, and testimonials to make your impact visible
• Begin shaping or refining your ERG’s story

Speaker

Letecia Rose is the Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Fasken. As a seasoned equity strategist, she works with the Firm’s leadership to drive inclusive outcomes and cultivate a culture of inclusion and belonging, ensuring that every member of the Firm feels valued and supported.

Passionate about creating inclusive spaces and delivering equitable outcomes, her values-driven approach centred around ‘fostering proximity to promote empathy’ combined with her ability to design people-centred solutions has made her a trusted voice and thought leader.

Letecia’s cross-sector experience spans corporate, non-profit, and public sectors, where she has built and led EDI strategies that drives both culture change and measurable business outcomes. She has worked with boards, senior executives, and HR teams to embed equity into talent management, leadership development, and organizational design. Her collaborative and data-informed approach has helped organizations align values with action to create sustainable impact.

Letecia is a recognized as a leader in diversity, social justice, and community engagement and has received the United Way Innovation and Creativity Award, a Vital People award from the Toronto Community Foundation, the Mercedes Benz Emerging Leader recognition at the Women’s Executive Network (WXN) Top 100 Awards and was named a Top 100 Accomplished Black Leaders for 2024.

Study Group Week: “Making Impact Visible”

Week of October 27, 2025 | Recommended Time 6pm-8pm ET

• Workshop storytelling strategies
• Share peer feedback on ERG narratives
• Explore how to amplify ERG visibility

November 4, 2025 6pm-8pm ET

• Build skills for handling resistance and tough conversations
• Lead with values in times of organizational tension
• Understand and respond to workplace polarization

Speaker

Jeremy Long is an executive leadership coach and organizational strategist who supports underrepresented and values-driven leaders to step into their power, lead from the edges, and spark meaningful change—without losing themselves in the process.

As the creator of the Rebel Leadership framework, and the Resilience Map, Jeremy helps leaders challenge outdated norms, navigate complexity with clarity, and turn tension into transformation. His work blends deep personal development with systemic insight—making it especially resonant for those who lead from lived experience, not just from title.

Jeremy’s approach is grounded in trauma-informed, whole-person, and intersectional methodologies, drawing from his own journey as a queer leader and former frontline worker. He brings 15+ years of experience helping individuals and teams bridge divides, grow resilient cultures, and lead with intention—whether inside organizations or as business owners shaping new models of leadership.

Through coaching, facilitation, and thought leadership, Jeremy partners with leaders who are building something bold—whether that’s a mission-driven company, an inclusive team culture, or a more conscious approach to power and impact.

Study Group Week: “Courageous Conversations”

Week of November 10, 2025 | Recommended Time 6pm- 7pm ET

• Share strategies for managing conflict
• Practice supportive peer coaching
• Deepen emotional intelligence in leadership

November 18, 2025 6pm-8pm ET

• Learn how to build mutual support into ERG culture
• Understand boundaries, burnout, and sustainability
• Create practices of care for yourself and your community

Speaker

For Daniel…authenticity, diversity & owning your own personal narrative is the name of the game and its this unique edge he brings to LANGTON helping brands reshape their credibility, community loyalty and business focus.
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Named as one of The PR Net’s Most Influential Figures in Marketing & Communications globally, Daniel Pillai is a media maverick and storyteller extraordinaire. With a storied career spanning TV, digital, and print at powerhouses like the Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, CityTV, and OMNI Television, he’s mastered the art of captivating audiences. From traditional media to the digital frontier, Daniel knows how to navigate the ever-evolving media landscape and create buzz that lasts.
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Daniel’s insider knowledge of the industry, coupled with his strong relationships with media and influencers, enables him to create impactful campaigns that drive results. Whether it’s securing high-profile media placements, launching viral social media campaigns, or producing engaging content, Daniel is your go-to partner for all your PR and digital marketing needs.

Final Study Group Week: “Showing Up for Each Other”

Week of November 24, 2025 | Recommended Time 6pm-7pm ET

• Reflect on your leadership journey
• Envision sustainable, community-rooted ERG work
• Celebrate and share peer support models

October 28 6pm-8pm ET & November 11, 2025 6pm-7pm ET
The Situation Room is a hands-on, facilitated session designed to pressure-test real-world ERG challenges in a collaborative, judgment-free space. Participants will bring workplace scenarios and navigate them alongside facilitators and peers, gaining practical tools for strategy, communication, and problem-solving.

Facilitator

Zack Sandor-Kerr is a bisexual, Toronto-based artist, facilitator and creativity coach with a background in marketing, communications, and content strategy. For over a decade, Zack worked in leading public relations and content marketing agencies, supporting major brands across sectors through integrated campaigns, public relations strategy, and storytelling that connected audiences with purpose-driven messages.

Today, Zack brings that same strategic thinking into the world of creative facilitation. His art-led practice centers on the belief that everyone is inherently creative—and that creativity is a tool for tangible business impact, connection, well-being, and change. Through workshops, coaching, and artistic experiences, Zack helps individuals and teams unlock their own creative potential, offering playful and accessible ways to explore wellness, identity, expression, and collaboration.

Zack is proud to contribute to Pride at Work’s FLOURISH curriculum, creating spaces where people can explore ideas, challenge assumptions, and tap into small acts of art-making as a source of learning and growth.