Avelia Stewart
Diversity and Inclusion Champion - Making meaningful changes everyday
“Nothing could be accomplished without hard work, passion and tenacity”
NAVIGATION
Hi, I'm Avelia
About Me
Currently I'm a Senior Human Resources Business Partner for a billion dollar Insurance company. I have a passion for inclusion and diversity, with over 10 years of international experience in the technology, advertising and financial services industries.
I'm passionate about making meaningful change. I cannot express enough how important the feeling of belonging is to me and ensuring that others feel a sense of purpose.
I'm also passionate about teaching; currently teaching topics in Human Resources Management at the Manitoba Institute of Trade and Technology, and formerly at Red River College
My Highlights
- Senior Human Resources Business Partner - Wawanesa Insurance
- Instructor (Human Resources Management) - Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology
- Former Human Resources Business Partner - Google
- Master's Degree (Business Administration) - Vanderbilt University (Owen Graduate School of Management)
- Master's Degree (Communication & Culture) - Howard University
- Bachelor's Degree (Journalism) - Howard University
My Skills
- recruitment
- performance management
- human resources
- succession planning
- implementing inclusion and diversity programs
- talent acquisition
- hr consulting
- onboarding
- branding
- organizational development
- teaching
