9:20 am - 9:25 am · Main stage
Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Deloitte Canada
Carole Mendonca is the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) at Deloitte Canada and co-authored Deloitte Canada's Accessibility Action Plans. In her role, Carole provides strategic leadership across DEIA, overseeing the DEI and Accessibility team and the execution of Deloitte's accessibility strategy and action plan as part of the firm's broader inclusion agenda. She also co-founded Deloitte's accessibility-focused client service offerings in Canada, supporting provincial and federal organisations with the development of accessibility strategies, action plans, and consultations with people with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals. Carole has over a decade of experience across the private and non-profit sectors, specialising in management consulting, program development, community investment, risk management, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. She holds a Bachelor of Honours in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Carleton University, a graduate diploma in Inclusion and Leadership, and an active professional designation in Accessibility from the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP). Guided by a strong business mindset and a deep commitment to equity, accessibility, disability inclusion and neurodiversity, Carole is dedicated to advancing meaningful, systemic change and helping build a stronger future for all.
