Decolonization Consultant & Keynote Speaker
Turn organizational reflection into practical changes.
I provide decolonization consulting for research institutes, NGOs and other organizations in Canada and internationally. I support staff-informed assessments, learning, strategic integration and practical tools. Related decolonization, Indigenization and reconciliation (DIR) learning and planning respects the distinct context and appropriate Indigenous leadership and expertise.
Your challenges. Practical assignments.
You need to understand staff perspectives
Projects & assignmentsStaff and leadership interviews, regional consultation and organizational assessments
Intended benefitsA clearer view of experiences and priorities across regions.
Teams need shared understanding and language
Projects & assignmentsFacilitated workshops, reflective learning and practical guidance
Intended benefitsShared language and understanding for organizational conversations.
Findings need to inform organizational direction
Projects & assignmentsFindings workshops, prioritized recommendations and strategic plan integration
Intended benefitsRecommendations connected to strategic priorities and responsibilities.
Teams need guidance for day-to-day decisions
Projects & assignmentsDecolonization toolkits for research, programs, partnerships and organizational functions
Intended benefitsPractical guidance teams can apply in their work.
New tools need organizational support
Projects & assignmentsLeadership engagement, report-back sessions and tool launch support
Intended benefitsLeadership support and a coordinated introduction to new tools.
International sustainable development think tank
Decolonization Consultant
Supported an internal team through repeat engagements, combining workshops, staff-informed assessment and strategic planning with practical decolonization tools for research, programs, partnerships and organizational functions. Helped build senior leadership endorsement, resources, shared understanding and actionable guidance for teams across the organization.
Impact: The work gained senior leadership endorsement and resources, with shared language and practical decolonization tools introduced across the organization.
“Karen was an invaluable expert to have on board for our exploratory project on decolonization. She brought a warm, collaborative spirit that made the project not only effective but truly enriching. Her wealth of knowledge and experience on decolonization in the development sector helped us navigate the nuances and pushback often associated with this uncomfortable but necessary work. She doesn't shy away from the tough conversations; instead, she approaches them with thoughtfulness, respect, and a clear vision for change.”
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Deep expertise. Real-world perspective.
Karen has supported an international research organization through repeat decolonization engagements, from staff consultation and workshops to strategic integration and practical tools. She works with internal teams to build shared understanding and apply learning to organizational practices. Work involving Indigenous rights, Indigenization or reconciliation respects appropriate Indigenous leadership and expertise.
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Before we talk.
What does a decolonization consultant do?
A decolonization consultant helps teams examine how power, perspectives and organizational practices shape their work, then develop context-specific changes to research, programs, partnerships and decision-making.
Can decolonization be integrated into an existing strategy?
Yes. I can support staff-informed assessment, recommendations, strategic plan integration and practical tools rather than a separate initiative.
Do you offer decolonization consulting in Canada?
Yes. I am based in the Greater Toronto Area and support organizations across Canada and internationally. Engagements are tailored to organizational and regional context.
Can we book you as a consultant or keynote speaker on this topic?
Yes. I support consulting assignments as well as keynotes and workshops for organizations in Canada and internationally. Use the enquiry link to discuss your project or event.
Build practical guidance for the changes your organization wants to make.
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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