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Dr. Anita Jack-Davies, PhD
Cross-Cultural Expert & Diversity Management Consultant
Dr. Anita Jack-Davies is President and CEO of Mosaic Cross-Cultural Solutions. Since 2012, she has been providing leadership support to government and not-for-profit organizations in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). A sought-after keynote speaker and strategic thought leader, clients include Global Affairs Canada, the RCMP, Queen’s University, Ryerson University, the Ministry of Education and the Privy Council’s Office. Dr. Jack-Davies’ expertise lies in leading teams through EDI strategic planning. She works with leaders and agents of change in the development of short term and long range plans and provides advisory support that is tailored to each organization. Dr. Jack-Davies is currently Deputy Chief Diversity Officer at Skidmore College and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Urban Planning in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen’s University. She has appeared on numerous media outlets speaking on EDI in the workplace, including the CTV National News and the CBC Radio. Dr. Jack-Davies is the author of Lawrencia’s Last Parang: A Memoir on Loss and Belonging as a Black Woman in Canada (Inanna Publishing, Fall 2021).Credentials
- Ph.D. Queen’s University Concentration: Cultural & Policy Studies
- M.Ed. Queen’s University Concentration: Cultural & Policy Studies
- B.Ed. Western University Concentration: Junior/Intermediate – English Certification: Ontario College of Teachers
- B.A. (Honours): University of Toronto Concentrations: English & Sociology
Mosaic-Cross Cultural Solutions has provided consulting services to a host of clients and partners, including:
- Privy Council’s Office
- Global Affairs Canada
- RCMP
- Canada School of Public Service
- Ministry of Education
- Durham Regional Police
- City of Kingston
- Kingston Police
- Queen’s University
- Ryerson University
- Ontario Association of Deans of Education
- Durham College
- Kingston Community Health Centres
- Sierra Club of Canada
- Kingston Employment Youth Services
- John Curtis Mediation
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Testimonials
My organization engaged the support services of Dr. Jack-Davies to facilitate an environmental scan review of our organization from an EDI lens. We experienced exceptional knowledge, insight and service which helped guide us on our path to change.
Dr. Jack-Davies engaged staff and leaders at all levels to understand the current state and to provide advice and guidance to help shape our strategic plans as they relate to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.
– Kevin Stephenson, Supervisor, Recruitment & Selection, City of Kingston
Dr. Anita Jack Davies supported the Kingston Immigration Partnership (KIP), a local planning table in the Kingston Ontario community promoting the attraction, retention and integration of newcomers in the community, with a thorough program evaluation of the purpose, impact and outcomes of the program. Dr. Jack Davies was able the develop and implement a meaningful program evaluation and worked with many prominent community leaders during the process. Through Dr. Davies excellent communication and research skills the Kingston Immigration Partnership was able to inform their program activities for their upcoming planning cycle
-Ruth
Dr. Jack-Davies immersed herself at our Faculty and worked collaboratively with us to create an EDII vision, and developed a set of in-depth recommendations for us to achieve this. In the two years since she consulted with us, her vision and recommendations have guided the work of our faculty, staff, students, and administration as we work towards creating a more inclusive working and learning environment
-Becca
We brought Anita Jack-Davies in to conduct workshops on EDI and cultural competence with our school administrators and school equity champions. Anita presented in a manner that put everyone at ease and encouraged questions and conversations that deepened our awareness and understanding of our individual and collective biases. Participants found the sessions informative and helpful in supporting our system towards a more inclusive learning and working environment.
-Michele Babcock, Superintendent of Education