Lauren Canzius, MIR, CMP

About Lauren . . .

Lauren Canzius (she/her) is a sought-after speaker, educator, and consultant who empowers organizations to develop sustainable HR & DEI solutions.

As a thought leader, Lauren has helped educate HR professionals and executives across the country, including the design and delivery of HR curriculum for various universities across the GTA. Her career has included leadership roles in consulting, change management, HR management, diversity & inclusion, labour and employee relations, mediation, collective bargaining, and project management.

Lauren holds a Master of Industrial Relations from Queen’s University, and an Hons B.A. from the University of Toronto. She’s a Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner, and has completed The Osgoode Certificate in Workplace Mental Health Law, and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate from Stitt Feld Handy/Windsor Law. Lauren currently holds the position of Founding Director and Head of Diversity and Anti-Racism at a provincial Tribunal.

In her free time, Lauren enjoys volunteering in her community and mentoring youth and new professionals.