Ritu Raj Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

India

• Led the development of org-wide DEI strategy and programs• Partnered with HR and the leadership teams to implement DEI strategies for shaping an inclusive culture• Researched and implemented best in class policies and practices in the areas of gender, disability and LGBT+ • Managed and executed an org-wide Women Employee Resource Group (ERG) called Elle• Program managed and secured the GEEIS International DEI certification for the organization• Managed and implemented key DEI campaigns to promote inclusion in the workplace • Managed the process of Sexual Harassment complaints at workplace and redressal• Prepared monthly and quarterly DEI dashboards for key stakeholders for continuous monitoring and evaluation of the DEI strategy• Partnered with external experts on various DEI agendas to drive thought leadership and develop curated DEI speaker sessions and programs in the organization

India

Supported the global team on the DEI projects and worked on implementing Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) for identified cohorts

India

• DEI Specialist for Trent & TESCO JV- Trent Hypermarket Private Limited• Designed and implemented the org-wide DEI roadmap with special focus on two pillars: disability and gender• Drove workplace sensitization programs comprising of workshops, campaigns, and events in line with the 5 year DEI roadmap• Led partnerships with niche recruitment agencies to build a continuous talent pool of persons with disabilities for retail operations• Partnered with operations leaders and regional HR to implement the DEI roadmap to create an inclusive culture• Developed monthly and quarterly DEI presentations for leadership to review and monitor the DEI progress• Developed and implemented a quarterly in-house newsletter to create awareness on DEI roadmap and the progress made• Program managed the org-wide Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - which offered a range of mental and physical wellbeing programs• Organized monthly campaigns on promoting the importance of mental health during COVID and encouraging employees to seek support• Managed the process of Sexual Harassment complaints at workplace and redressal and partnered with the legal team to file the annual report

India

• Organized stakeholder consultations and events in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India at the national level and state level for the promotion of comprehensive abortion care (CAC) for women.• Managed projects sponsored by internationally reputed donors such as WHO, Guttmacher Institute and Amplify Change.• Developed content for the organization’s website and Wikipedia page on Abortion and Law in India.• Drafted and published abstracts, press releases, case studies and policy briefs for the organization.• Trained and developed domain expertise of NGOs in the field of Abortion and Law, Contraception and Media Engagement.• Managed media agency to tap into and understand the media environment on Abortion Law in India

India

•Conducted and published a qualitative research on Women and their Engagement with Nature: A Study from an Ecofeminist Perspective. The study was undertaken in the rural hill villages of Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. • Published an article: Raj, Ritu. (2015) Environment, Gender and Sustainable Livelihood: Perspectives and Issues. In Suresh Pathare, Sanjai Bhatt and Jaimon Varghese (Ed.), Social Justice and Social Work Profession in India, Challenging Responses and Responding Challenges. Jaipur: Manas Publishers. (ISBN no: 978-93-83231-30-0)

India

• M-Kisan Project: Carried out research on best agriculture practices for project partner International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI). • Social Media Campaign Lead: Tapped the social media sites for creating awareness regarding digital green & its projects.• Documented case studies on successes, achievements, innovations and challenges within the agriculture practices promoted by digital green and its partner organizations through various projects.• Published an article title, “Digital Green: Rethinking extension” in the magazine, The New Agriculturist, 2012.

Postgraduate Certificate, Human Resource Management

Master'S Degree, Social Work

I specialized in Community Organization and Development Practice in Social Work.

Bachelor'S Degree, History

Activities and Societies: Was an active member in dramatics society called the Shakespeare Sabha. (2007-2010) As a member of Social.