Michelle Emson
Keynote Speaker, Author, and Human Rights Activist
Speaking Engagement
Available to speak on a variety of subjects but most especially around diversity, inclusivity, and the transgender journey
Workshops
Truly embrace diversity and inclusivity in your organization with professional training customized to suit your team.
Speaking
Michelle is an award-winning public speaker, educator, and storyteller.
Workshops
Engaging workshops that explore diversity and inclusivity within your organization
Appearances
Visibility is the cornerstone to acceptance. Michelle is happy to appear at your key events to promote this foundation.
Consulting
Michelle is delighted to offer consulting services for organizations looking to embrace diversity.
Appearances
Michelle has appeared at numerous events including ILGA World, Global Feminist Conference, National LGBT Conference Ukraine, and more. She has also appeared on many podcasts and interviews a small selection of which appear here:
Diversity & Inclusivity
Embracing diversity and inclusivity begins with the thorough understanding of what that means. You will learn about the many intersectionalities of diversity including, but not limited to, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, geography, language, and many more.
The cultural transformation begins at the top with clear leadership but is dependent upon the entire organization to embrace diversity.
Transgender Experience
Transphobia is the irrational fear of transgender people.
Eradicate that fear within your organization by letting Michelle share her personal journey of transformation through her powerful, engaging, storytelling style.
About Me
I am a blend of so many things. Indeed, I embody diversity in just one life-experience! A devout technologist, solutions architect, author, speaker, workshop facilitator, documentary filmmaker, entrepreneur, musician, sound & lighting designer, and a lesbian woman with a transgender lived experience.
I currently serve as Digital Director for Women’s March Global and the Global Count; Executive Director for the Canadian Trans Network; and Founder & CEO of Sanctuary Studios Inc.
I am a former Board Member of the Dignity Network and YWCA Muskoka.
In 2017 I was honoured to receive the 2017 YWCA Muskoka “Women of Distinction Award” and win the Speaker Slam “The Road Less Travelled” professional speaker’s competition.
Testimonials
“Michelle is an amazing human being. She lives more authentically than anyone I know. She publicly shares her experiences in ways that change people’s lives. To know Michelle is to open your mind and heart and grow as an individual.” ~ Nancy Osborne CD
“She has an amazing personality and her speech about her journey is one that I listen to over and over again. She’s an inspiration to all!” ~ Sarah Wray
“Michelle came prepared with a full lesson plan to teach diversity to my class of Grade 1-2 students that engaged them for the entire period” ~ Teacher, TLDBS
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Happy to witness such an incredible event as Ukrainian capital pride - KyivPride! I was there along with almost 7.000 people marching against hate crimes in Ukraine, for freedom to be safe in their own country.
Thousands march in Ukraine for LGBTQ2S+ rights, safety
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Some 7,000 people gathered in Ukrainian capital on Sunday for the annual March for Equality to support the rights of the country's LGBT community.I am so happy that things are improving in Ukraine I miss my young friends over there and I wish them well
Honoured to be sharing the stage with these wonderful activists and advocates as we discussed all aspects of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. So many great things happening here in Ukraine with regard to increasing awareness and acceptance in the workplace.
Thank you KyivPride for the invitation.
#dei
#diversityequityinclusion
Please help my reach my goal for SickKids Foundation and the fight against kids’ cancer.
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Join us in September to "TAKE BACK THE NIGHT".
1-in-3 Canadian women will be affected by sexual violence in her lifetime.
#takebackthenight
Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services
Women's March Muskoka
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Please support my ride to fight kids' cancer...
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Elliot Page 'honoured' to receive prestigious award for his courageous LGBT+ advocacy
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Actor Elliot Page will be honoured with the Annual Achievement Award at the Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival this year.
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I need your help! Please sponsor my 500km ride around Muskoka in support of SickKids Foundation and the Fight Against Kid's Cancer.
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Support My 500 km Ride to Fight Kids' Cancer!
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Michelle Emson is riding in the Great Cycle Challenge. Please sponsor Michelle now to end childhood cancer and save little lives. View Michelle's fundraising page!
Timeline PhotosToday is International Non-Binary Day.
Let's celebrate non-binary people and commit to including non-binary rights in our collective fight for dignity and respect.
To all non-binary people: we see you, we hear you, we celebrate you, and we support you.
Let's fight childhood cancer, together.
Please support me in my challenge to ride for the fight against kids cancer.
Having returned to cycling after a decades hiatus, I am giving purpose to my rides by raising money to support the SickKids Foundation's research into childhood cancer.
Thank you, in advance, for your generous support. xoxo
Support My 400 km Challenge to Fight Kids' Cancer!
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Michelle Emson is riding this August in the Great Cycle Challenge to end childhood cancer and save little lives. Click here to make a donation and show your support!
Timeline Photos🇪🇸 TGEU expresses deep disappointment with the outcome of yesterday’s vote in #Spain, where Congress refused to allow a much-needed gender identity bill to start its legislative process.
We send a message of solidarity to trans and non-binary movements in Spain and call on all progressive forces to stay united. TGEU urges all actors involved to work closely with trans-led civil society organisations and actively support trans people’s human rights.
🔗 Read more on tgeu.org/spanish-policy-makers-say-no-to-trans-rights/
Iran's state subsidizes gender reassignment surgery while prohibiting homosexuality. A long and continuing history of activism has helped transgender people bolster their community despite the discrimination they face.
Iran: How transgender people survive ultraconservative rule | DW | 16.05.2021
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Iran's state subsidizes gender reassignment surgery while prohibiting homosexuality. A long and continuing history of activism has helped transgender people bolster their community despite the discrimination they face.New gender questions in 2021 census 'a good start,' transgender, non-binary advocates say.
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As Canadians fill out their 2021 census they may notice a couple of new questions focusing on gender. Statistics Canada has added two separate questions, one asking about 'sex at birth' and one for gender. The change allows for individuals to be included who don't identify as male or female.