Celina Caesar-Chavannes

Keynote Speaker | Toronto, Ontario

Leadership & Cultural Transformation Expert
Diversity | Equity & Advocacy Specialist

Celina Caesar-Chavannes Expertise Leadership, Women's Leadership, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Public Relations & Media Training, Personal Leadership, Peak Performance, Leadership Development, Communication and Politicians.

Celina Caesar-Chavannes

About Celina Caesar-Chavannes

Celina Caesar-Chavannes is a trailblazer in leadership, diversity, equity, and cultural transformation, with an extraordinary career spanning politics, business, and academia. A former Member of Parliament for Whitby and Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, she now serves as the Senior Advisor for Cultural Transformation and Strategic Initiatives at Queen’s University, where she also lectures part-time. An award-winning advocate and best-selling author of Can You Hear Me Now?, Celina inspires global audiences with her expertise in mental health, social change, and fostering inclusive communities.

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CELINA CAESAR-CHAVANNES

Celina Caesar-Chavannes is a dynamic professional with a remarkable track record across business consultancy, politics, academia, and advocacy. An acclaimed business consultant, coach, and international speaker, Celina Caesar-Chavannes also serves as the Senior Advisor for Cultural Transformation and Strategic Initiatives at Queen’s University, where Celina Caesar-Chavannes also lectures part-time.

Her political career includes serving as a Member of Parliament for Whitby and holding prestigious positions such as Parliamentary Secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and to the Minister of International Development. Known for championing mental health, equity, justice, and gender issues, Celina Caesar-Chavannes garnered numerous accolades during her tenure, including being recognized by O (Oprah) Magazine and Chatelaine Magazine. Celina Caesar-Chavannes continues to serve her community through roles on the Lakeridge Health Foundation Board and Elexicon Corporation Board.

Celina Caesar-Chavannes’s educational background is equally impressive, holding an Executive MBA from the Rotman School of Management, an MBA in Healthcare Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, among other certifications and ongoing academic pursuits, including a current neuroscience PhD program at Queen’s University. Celina Caesar-Chavannes is a [Deepak] Chopra-certified health and meditation instructor and coach.

Before politics she was the founder, Celina Caesar-Chavannes led a highly successful research management consulting firm aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals living with neurological conditions and their caregivers. Additionally, her tenure at various healthcare organizations and her role in influential national studies underscore her dedication to impactful research.

Celina Caesar-Chavannes’s best-selling memoir, “Can You Hear Me Now?” was published by Random House Canada in 2021. Celina Caesar-Chavannes has contributed to various publications focusing on politics, health, and social issues. Her speaking engagements at global platforms, including the United Nations, Harvard University, and various conferences, reflect her expertise in leadership, diversity, inclusion, and social change.

An award-winning advocate, Celina Caesar-Chavannes has been honored with prestigious awards like the Chatelaine Magazine Woman of the Year, Mental Health Parliamentarian Award, and the Bob Marley Award, among others, acknowledging her outstanding contributions to politics, mental health advocacy, and community service.

With an extensive portfolio spanning consultancy, academia, advocacy, and political leadership, Celina Caesar-Chavannes emerges as an influential figure dedicated to fostering positive change, championing justice, and driving transformative impact with the aim of restoring our collective humanity.

Celina Caesar-Chavannes Topic Presentations

Celina Caesar-Chavannes Toronto, Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Beyond Diversity: Cultivating Compassionate Leadership for a Just World

Democratizing Justice: Redefining Inclusive Leadership

Elevating Minds: Unleashing Cognitive Wellness in the Workplace

Emotional Intelligence and Transformative Leadership: Cultivating Change from within

Celina Caesar-Chavannes Books & Articles

Can You Hear Me Now?: How i Found My Voice and Learned to Live with Passion and Purpose
Can You Hear Me Now?: How i Found My Voice and

Celina Caesar-Chavannes, already a breaker of boundaries as a Black woman in business, got into politics because she wanted to make a...

Can You Hear Me Now?
Can You Hear Me

Celina Caesar-Chavannes is the new Senior Advisor, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) Initiatives in the Faculty of Health Sciences...

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