About Us
The Coalition of Innovation Leaders Against Racism (CILAR) was founded by two passionate champions of diversity and inclusion Yung Wu, CEO of MaRS and Armughan Ahmad, President of KPMG Digital. They both share the ethos that we need everyone to participate in this fast growing innovation economy which will soon represent half of the global GDP and workforce.
Our Founding Story
Joining the mission are Claudette McGowan, as Chair, and Serena Nguyen, as Executive Director. Leading this work forward, CILAR's model takes a bold, inclusive and action-oriented approach to realize the collective impact of CILAR's co-founders, contributors and community. As a diverse group of senior leaders committed to helping end anti-black and systemic racism in the innovation economy, our coalition recognizes that it is only together, that we can build and measure sustainable change for an inclusive future.
June
2020
Press Release:
CILAR Chair Announced
Coalition
Kick-Off Meeting
Sept
2020
Dec
2020
1. Welcome new members:
Salesforce
Future Skills Centre
Toronto Public Library
Invest Ottawa
Blueprint
2. Participated in the 50-30 Challenge Roundtables and Signed Up
Two Program Activations:
1. Partnered with Opportunity for All Youth and launched Reverse Mentorship Program
2. Onyx Initiative Activation with Members
Jan
2021
Feb
2021
Welcome new members:
Walmart
Facebook
Mitacs
Vancity
University of Waterloo
Quarterly Coalition Members Meeting with special guests Leanne Bellegarde, CEO of Akawe Technologies and the Honourable Minister Champgne
Mar
2021
