Hear how Advancement officers at two of Canada's largest universities--the University of Toronto and York University—worked to propose and launch strategic, concrete, sustainable actions to create a better sense of belonging and agency more reflective of diverse, pluralistic communities. From fostering psychological safety and creating brave spaces to thinking through committee structures and policies, Annette Paul (formerly of the University of Toronto) and Cynthia Foo (York University) share their stories about chairing their University’s first ever Division of Advancement’s EDI committees. Bring your questions, comments and experiences in this highly interactive, thought-provoking session.