I am so passionate about empowering women entrepreneurs across Canada to build hugely successful, pandemic-proof businesses; we are the future and that's why I created We Are Womxn, a national nonprofit empowering Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+ and Women of Color entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry in Canada. Jay Rosenzweig is one the country's greatest champions of women and...

My belief in the power of women reaches back to my earliest memories. My mom would kiss me every night and say these words: ‘I am your mother Mary and God is a woman, sleep well my child’. As I grew older, I realized it made me a better man. Judging by his tireless work for gender equality, Jay Rosenzweig grew up under the same warm, maternalistic blanket of his mother. I commend Jay for...

I have a long-standing interest in inclusion, whether in my professional journey or through my involvement with groups like the East African Advisory Council of The Rhodes Trust and the Young President’s Organization (YPO). The Annual Rosenzweig Report is to be commended for promoting the advancement of women and of individuals of colour. It is my view that we depend on...

We’ve all made mistakes; some, like me, much more serious than others. As a society, we’ve made the mistake of stifling diversity and inclusion for far too long, but that doesn’t have to be the end of the story. We can and we will do better…

I grew up a tin shack in Jamaica and ultimately found great opportunities in Canada to thrive. It was never easy, but I was one of those fortunate enough to succeed through much hard work and perserverance. I feel a sense of responsibility to pay it forward and break down systemic barriers in the Black community, so that my success on Bay Street is not one of the exceptions. This requires...

I was born in Russia, a political refugee in Sweden, lived in India, New York, Kenya and now Mexico. Traveling to over 80 countries, I have discovered dance as an international language to connect people across cultures. Michelle Obama has really been a huge inspiration for me when it comes to redefining female leadership and programming life with joy and dance. Dance legends have...

After a recent event where I shared the ups and downs of my career journey with an audience of young professional women, I received the following message, “To see a woman who is also a visible minority as our CFO sharing a story of success made me feel so emotional. You represent everything I hope to become.” The hope embodied in this message underscores the importance of...

I’ve been on the frontline of peaceful protests for racial equality, as well as speaking out against all forms of injustice at the United Nations, and on stages around the world. Everyday people can make change happen. I started E.P.I.C. (Everyday People Initiating Change) with my close friend Alexi Panos after we learned about the immense water crisis in the world where...

As head of Nike’s Global Digital Marketing team during the Emmy-winning ‘Dream Crazy’ campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick, I was proud how that campaign reverberated through society and challenged norms. For almost two decades, Jay Rosenzweig has been challenging norms with his annual publication of The Rosenzweig Report. Jay is a diversity pioneer, not only for gender, but also for...

After spending nearly 20 years in Corporate America, immersed in public and private corporations as a high-ranking executive, I eventually reached my goal of becoming the President of a company and never felt emptier once I got there. I knew that there were so many people like me, who were stressed from being overworked and looking for meaning. I took a leap of faith and...

Landing in Toronto, after escaping Lebanon with my nine-month-old daughter during the civil war, was the moment of hope for me. I am so grateful for the opportunities Canada has provided me, but the work continues. My father taught me something that I would never forget: ‘Life owes you nothing. Life is an opportunity for us to make the best of it.’ I’m proud of the...

My grandfather was a great man who strongly advocated for women’s rights. He famously stated that “As long as women are bound by poverty and as long as they are looked down upon, human rights will lack substance”, and that “Freedom cannot be achieved unless women have been emancipated”. He would be the first to say that if not for courageous women leaders like...

Whether the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia or all other parts of the world, women have been left out in significant numbers from leadership opportunities. But left out does not mean left behind. Women’s leadership gifts, especially women of colour who’ve overcome obstacles daily, have been expanding in the spaces that have welcomed them. Women have not been running to keep up, they have...

For years now—first as a journalist and now as a Member of Parliament, I’ve admired how Jay Rosenzweig has fought for the hiring, promotion and retention of women at the highest levels in the largest corporations across the country. Canada leads by example because diversity is our strength—but make no mistake—there is still much work to be done. The Rosenzweig report is a yearly wake-up call...

At Diversio we have seen the power that data can have to force change and guide solutions. When it comes to diversity and inclusion, representation is only half of the equation. We are thrilled to partner with the Rosenzweig Report to use Diversio’s AI solutions to gather data on workplace inclusion. Our hope is that this additional data will help organizations create workplaces where...

I truly believe that in the future women will provide many of the solutions to the global challenges we face. The biggest of those challenges is leadership and if women are allowed to advance into leadership roles without fear or favor, all humanity will be better for it. For that reason, I believe The Rosenzweig Report makes an important contribution.

By annually documenting the slow pace of advancement by women in the corporate sector, Jay and the Rosenzweig Report is casting light on a dark truth- when it comes to top jobs, women don’t often get the consideration or recognition they merit. The Rosenzweig foundation is helping inform change.

As one who is inspired by the creative process and believes in the intersection of the arts and social justice, I passionately believe that the best outcomes result from bringing individuals together with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. I believe in curating and producing projects that support and uplift community and the culture, and I am inspired by the visions that we can bring...

As a society, we’ve elevated the conversation concerning gender equality, but collectively we clearly have a long way left to go. Legacy gender-based biases are still far too prevalent across many of our institutions and much of our daily interaction. The Rosenzweig Report has earned a reputation as a voice for change and a truly objective source in this important topic.