Roots & Resistance: An Anti-Racism roundtable discussion hosted by Laurabel Mba. This roundtable discussion will be held at Quadrangle NL (330 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John’s, NL) in our Second Space from 1pm-4pm. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Laurabel Mba is an award-winning leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Anti-Racism (DEIB-AR), recognized as one of WXN Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women. She is the recipient of the 2024 Women in Communication and Technology Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and the St. John’s Regatta Media Person of the Year title. Her work has also earned her nominations for the 2022 NL Human Rights Award and the 2024 YWCA Circle of Distinction Award, underscoring her profound contributions to social justice and equity.
As the founder of Laurabel Mba Consulting, Laurabel helps organizations across Canada implement transformative DEIB-AR strategies that create truly inclusive and equitable spaces. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, she also hosts Out of the Fog, using her platform to amplify the voices of BIPOC, marginalized, and underrepresented communities while celebrating individuals making a positive impact in Newfoundland and Labrador.
With a business background and DEI certifications, including the DISM, Laurabel’s expertise is recognized nationally. Her consultancy has worked with Quadrangle, YWCA St. John’s, Sharing Our Cultures, Rogers TV, CAA Atlantic, and the Association for New Canadians, helping organizations foster sustainable DEIB-AR practices. She is also a contributing writer for the NLOWE magazine, where she shares insights on equitable leadership and supporting women entrepreneurs.
Driven by a mission to make anti-racism and DEIB digestible, Laurabel fosters open, honest conversations, comprehensive education, and actionable change. Through Laurabel Mba Consulting, she continues to inspire, educate, and challenge organizations to go beyond performative inclusion and build workplaces where everyone can thrive.
This roundtable will focus on how best to implement anti-racism practices in non-profit settings through the lens of queerness and trans identities, and provide space to ask questions, discuss and ruminate on current practices and structures.
We have 20 spaces available for this workshop, so please register before March 25th, 2025. Multiple members from organizations are welcome!
