Hamlin Grange is a diversity and inclusion strategist. He is President/CEO and founder of DiversiPro Inc., a workplace diversity and inclusion consulting company based inToronto. Hamlin was appointed to the Order of Canada by the Governor General – the country’s highest civilian award - for his “pioneering work in diversity and inclusion and a passionate change agent for social justice.”
He speaks eloquently and passionately about the power and promise of diversity and the benefits of creating inclusive environments that value the perspectives and life experiences of everyone.
For nearly 25 years, Hamlin has been a ‘trusted advisor’ to a wide range of clients including arts and culture, private corporations, not-for-profit organizations, the public sector, media, health care providers, law enforcement, and other organizations looking for ways to meet the challenges and reap the rewards of a culturally diverse marketplace.
A strong believer in building communities, Hamlin has served on several important boards, including: The Toronto Police Services Board, a Trustee of the Royal Ontario Museum, the YMCA of Greater Toronto, and Samara Centre for Democracy. Until recently, he was the Chair of the Board of the Responsible Gambling Council where he is currently the Immediate Past Chair.
Before starting a career as a diversity and inclusion strategist, Hamlin had an outstanding career as a journalist. At CBC Television, he was a news anchor, program host, interviewer, assignment editor and municipal affairs reporter. He was also a reporter at Global Television and the Toronto Star. Hamlin also hosted two popular television current affairs programs: Workweek, on CBC Newsworld and TVOntario and the CBC’s More to the Story.