Dr. Melissa Horne, relatable and inspiring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) advocate, is passionate about combining science and activism to drive change within organizations. The Director of Client Experience at Dialectic, she is an innovator working at the convergence of science, smart design and technology to change behaviour and transform company culture. As the host of Just One Q, a podcast focused on DEI in the workplace, she and her guests offer specific action items to drive listeners from awareness to action.
Dr. Horne is well versed in the history of race and social justice and has worked in both Canada and the U.S. on employment equity and LGBTQ2S+ rights. Engaging and authentic, she not only offers audiences new perspectives, but outlines concrete ways to take part in creating workplaces built for the new age. Her deep expertise in critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving is grounded by a Ph.D. in Black History from Rutgers University.