Building BEST IN CLASS™ Organizations
Turning inclusion into strategic advantage.
I help organizations draw on perspectives and insights they may be missing to strengthen decisions, navigate change and improve how people, processes and systems work together.
Strategy. People. Practice.
Find the expertise you need to plan, deliver and assess your work.
Technology company
Anti-Racism, DEI, ESG & Social Purpose Leader
Established the organization’s first anti-racism and DEI function and ESG strategy, alongside staff-informed planning, governance and learning. Led social purpose articulation and activation, supported a substantial social impact partnership portfolio and partnered with executive leadership and teams across all departments to embed DEI, social purpose and ESG into strategy, operations and everyday decisions.
Impact: DEI and ESG strategies, cross-organizational governance and social purpose processes were established to guide decisions across departments.
“Karen is a powerful, positive and creative energy. She is able to link deep levels of theory and models of practice with the everyday challenges that groups and organizations face in the equality space. Karen is truly an amazing resource that brings meaningful thoughts, plans, actions and ultimate delivery to fruition.”
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Choose the support that fits.
Consulting
Expert support for a defined project or priority.
Fractional leadership
Senior leadership for part of your time and budget.
Interim & contract
Continuity through a transition, vacancy or initiative.
Full-time leadership
Open to the right senior leadership opportunity.
Meet Karen.
Karen Craggs is a leading Workplace Culture, Change & Performance Expert, DEI & Inclusive Leadership Strategist, and International Keynote Speaker. She is the go-to expert for organizations that want to be BEST IN CLASS™ in their sector.
Named a 2026 Leader to Watch by Speaker Slam, Karen is a Kenyan-born Canadian, former technology executive and founder of Conscious Equality™ Inc. She brings 25+ years of global experience working with 150+ organizations across 70+ countries.
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Build the skills to put change into practice.
Consulting assignments can include individual or team coaching to strengthen leadership, communication and trust.
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I also deliver keynotes and workshops on workplace culture, change, inclusive leadership, DEI and belonging.
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Can Karen stay involved beyond the strategy?
Yes. My work can include implementation, team development, facilitation, measurement and reporting.
Where do you work?
I am based in the Greater Toronto Area and work with organizations across Canada and internationally.
Tell me what you are working toward.
On our introductory call, we’ll discuss your priorities, the support you need and whether working together is the right fit.
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