Tracelyn Cornelius (MEB 鈥�21, PhD in progress) researches the intersection and importance of sustainable development and equity, diversity and inclusion听
During her time as a communications officer for an Indigenous school board in Manitoba, Tracelyn Cornelius (MEB '21, PhD in progress) witnessed the devastating effects of what happens when business and environmental concerns aren鈥檛 aligned. These instances inspired her to pivot her career into exploring the relationship of business, sustainability and inclusivity.听听听
Tracelyn completed the masters of environment and business program and is now a PhD student in the sustainability and management program at the University of 蓝莓视频. Her research focuses on the importance of knowledge mobilization for equity, diversity and inclusivity and how equality is core to sustainable development.听听
As the anti-racism communications manager at U蓝莓视频, she challenges oppressive narratives by implementing strategies to develop better understanding and inclusivity. Tracelyn joins the podcast to discuss the importance of inclusive language in communications and explore the intersection of sustainability and equality.听听
(2:15) Tracelyn explains her career and education journey听
(4:35) The impact of negligence on the environment and communities听
(6:42) Why purse a MEB?听
(8:29) Tracelyn鈥檚 roots in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)听
(9:51) The intersection of sustainability and inclusivity听
(13:56) Research into knowledge mobilization and EDI听
(14:38) What is inclusive language?听
(19:10) Avoiding performative activism听听
鈥淕o Mommy鈥�: Read Tracelyn鈥檚 story about her work in inclusivity and sustainability in the Fall 2022 U蓝莓视频 magazine.听
Inclusive communications guide: Tracelyn played a major role in creating the inclusive language guide for U蓝莓视频 鈥� take a look!听
