Anne-Marie shares how she was born in Vietnam, lived in France, and came to Canada at 15. She discloses moments of experiencing racism from childhood to adulthood. She amplifies the messages of being your own scholar and going out of your comfort zone to learn about racism, colonialism, and one’s family history. She shares the importance of recognizing people for their differences.
Anne-Marie Pham is the CEO of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI). She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF), a Crown Corporation dedicated to working towards the elimination of racism and racial discrimination. Since October 2020, she has been a member of the City of Calgary's Anti-Racism Action Committee. Anne-Marie has worked with diverse communities and workplaces for over 25 years. She has a deep understanding of issues and opportunities related to diversity and inclusion and specializes in mobilizing, educating, and sharing the latest research and promising practices on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
