Karen in the media
Karen has been interviewed on CBC, CTV, Global News, Breakfast Television and CP24, and featured in The Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star and Business Insider. She talks about inclusion at work, women's leadership and anti-racism.
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From national morning shows to community-focused broadcasts, Karen brings clarity and conviction to every conversation.
Featured in the news
Karen's research, expertise, and perspective have been cited in Canada's most widely read publications.
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Awards & honours
Karen's impact has been recognized by institutions ranging from the White House to the world's leading business publications.
Published work
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.
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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, helping leaders turn inclusion into a strategic advantage that strengthens culture, guides change and improves how organizations work.
Named a 2026 Leader to Watch by Speaker Slam, Karen brings 25+ years of global experience working with 150+ organizations across 70+ countries. A proud Kenyan-born Canadian of mixed heritage, former technology executive and founder of Conscious Equality™ Inc., she combines executive perspective, deep expertise and a genuine commitment to bringing out the best in people, processes and systems.
Her career includes senior roles with Plan International Canada, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences and ThoughtExchange, where she served as Vice President of ESG and Head of Anti-Racism and DEI. Her experience spans business, international development, education and public service, connecting organizational priorities with the realities of employees, customers, communities and partners.
Karen’s expertise encompasses anti-racism and DEI, inclusive leadership, gender equality, disability inclusion, decolonization, Indigenization and reconciliation, social purpose, social impact and ESG. She helps organizations embed these priorities into strategy, workplace culture and everyday decisions across departments.
Her work extends from listening, assessment and strategy development through implementation, capacity development, measurement and reporting. Whether advising a board, supporting an executive team or working alongside staff, Karen translates complex issues into practical actions aligned with the organization’s mission and values.
Through international keynotes, workshops, consulting and leadership assignments, Karen helps organizations close the gap between what they stand for and what people experience. Her BEST IN CLASS™ approach connects strategy, people and practice so that inclusion informs how organizations lead, innovate and deliver meaningful impact.
Karen’s recognition includes being named a Gender Equality Changemaker by the Obama White House and one of Business Insider’s Top 25 HR Innovators, and receiving the 2026 Global Impact & Leadership Excellence Award from Remarkable Mothers.
- 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
39% of working Canadians report burnout
- Why are more people burning out than two years ago?
- What can a manager change on Monday?
- How do you rebuild trust after a hard year?
Why women stall below the senior table
- Why do women reach management, then stop?
- What does real sponsorship look like?
- How can men help without taking over?
Leading people through fast change
- How do you bring people along when everything is changing?
- What gets lost when inclusion work is cut first?
- What does a best-in-class leader do differently?
Media inquiries
For interview requests, expert commentary, and press features. Karen replies within 24 hours.