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Karen is a trusted voice for journalists, producers, and editors covering inclusion, leadership, and systemic change. She has been featured on national television, major print outlets, and digital publications across Canada.
Television & Video
On-screen appearances
From national morning shows to community-focused broadcasts, Karen brings clarity and conviction to every conversation.
Breakfast Television
Karen Craggs on Inclusive Leadership & Equity in the Workplace
Karen joins Breakfast Television to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion in Canadian workplaces and what organizations can do to build genuinely inclusive cultures.
CP24
Karen Craggs on Diversity & Inclusion
A conversation about gender equality and the systemic changes needed to move the needle in Canadian organizations.
CHCH
Karen Craggs on Equity & Inclusion
Karen speaks to CHCH about meaningful approaches to equity work and what it takes to create lasting organizational change.
CBC
Karen Craggs on Gender Equality & Youth
Karen joins CBC to unpack gender stereotypes among young Canadians and what parents, educators, and institutions can do to shift the culture.
CTV
Karen Craggs on Inclusion & Workplace Culture
Karen speaks with CTV about the state of diversity and inclusion in Canadian workplaces and the practical steps leaders can take today.
Press & Print
Featured in the news
Karen's research, expertise, and perspective have been cited in Canada's most widely read publications.
CBC Radio — Metro Morning
From Rocky Balboa to David & Goliath: Speaker Slam celebrates inspirational speaking
Karen joins CBC Metro Morning to talk about Speaker Slam — North America's largest inspirational speaking competition — and what it means to find your voice and tell your story.
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CanadianSME Small Business Magazine
Beyond DEI: Human-First Leadership with Karen Craggs
Karen speaks to CanadianSME about why the future of inclusive leadership goes beyond traditional DEI frameworks — and what a human-first approach looks like in practice for Canadian organizations.
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Global News
Great divide: Youth back gender equality, but stereotypes persist, study finds
Karen's research and expert commentary on gender stereotypes among Canadian youth — and what the findings mean for the next generation of leaders.
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Canadian teens ambivalent about gender equality
Karen speaks to the Globe & Mail about gender attitudes among Canadian teenagers and the gap between stated values and everyday behaviour.
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Toronto Star
Gender stereotypes still persist even among youth
Karen offers insight on why gender stereotypes persist across generations and what systemic changes are needed to address the root causes.
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HuffPost Canada
Gender stereotypes: How to talk to your kids about gender roles
Karen provides practical, expert-backed guidance for parents navigating conversations about gender roles, identity and equality with their children.
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Press Kit
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Recognition
Awards & honours
Karen's impact has been recognized by institutions ranging from the White House to the world's leading business publications.
Obama White House Gender Equality Changemaker
2016
Global Goodwill Ambassador for Sustainable Development Goals
2018
LinkedIn Global Superhero
2020
Top 100 Canadian Professional
2020
Business Insider Top 25 HR Innovators Award
2022
Research & Writing
Published work
Publication
Beyond Corruption: Other Origins of the Informal Economy in Africa
Karen Craggs — a research contribution examining the structural and systemic roots of informal economies in Africa, looking beyond corruption to the deeper social and political forces that shape economic life on the continent.
Media Kit
Everything you need to book Karen
Ready-to-use bio, suggested topics, and a direct line to Karen's team.
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Official bio
Karen Craggs is a globally recognized Inclusive Leadership Expert, award-winning DEI Strategist, and Human Connection Speaker with over 25 years of experience advancing equity, diversity, and systemic transformation. A proud Kenyan-born Canadian of mixed race heritage, she is a trusted go-to advisor to governments, global institutions, and Fortune 500 companies, having supported the United Nations initiatives and been recognized by President Obama's Administration for her global leadership in gender equality. As the founder of Conscious Equality and former VP of ESG at ThoughtExchange, Karen works at the intersection of personal healing, institutional transformation and systems change, helping mission-driven organizations build human-first, psychologically safe cultures rooted in compassion, trauma-informed leadership, and conscious inclusion strategy. She has worked in various capacities with 150+ organizations across multiple countries, blending lived experience with deep institutional insight to guide transformative, measurable impact. Karen has been featured on Breakfast Television, CHCH, CBC, CTV, Global News, Globe & Mail, The Star, and Huffington Post, and recognized with awards including Obama White House Gender Equality Changemaker (2016), Global Goodwill Ambassador for Sustainable Development Goals (2018), LinkedIn Global Superhero (2020), Top 100 Canadian Professional (2020), and Business Insider's Top HR Innovator (2022). @TheKarenCraggs
Suggested
Interview topics
- Why traditional DEI programs are failing — and what actually works
- What trauma-informed leadership looks like in practice
- The business case for psychological safety and human-first culture
- Moving beyond diversity checkboxes to systemic transformation
- Truth and Reconciliation in the corporate workplace
- Gender equality and engaging men as allies
- Inclusive leadership as a competitive advantage
- The intersection of personal healing and organizational change
Media inquiries
For interview requests, expert commentary, and press features. Karen's team responds within 48 hours.