Lunch and Learn: The Hidden Cost of Care: Racism and Inclusion in Healthcare Workplaces

Free

Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Cost: Free, Registration encouraged but not required
Location: PIE Education Centre, MacLaren Art Centre

In acknowledgment of Black History Month, join us for a powerful conversation about how systemic racism impacts racialized healthcare professionals, particularly those in frontline roles. This panel conversation will explore challenges; share lived experiences and highlight strategies to foster truly inclusive and supportive workplace cultures. Organized in partnership with Making Change.

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Courtesy of Making Change

Debbie Opoku-Mulder is passionate about equipping individuals and groups with the tools and resources needed to educate and motivate themselves to be innovative and creative.  Her work is guided by an anti-oppressive, healing-focused, trauma-informed and anti-Black racism lens.

Debbie holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. She is a registered psychotherapist, speaker, and mental health advocate, recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch 2022 by CIBWE.  Currently, Debbie is the manager of the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Centre at Georgian College.  As a therapist for thirteen years, Debbie works to erase the stigma associated with mental health and give people the tools they need to share their story and recognize that they are not alone on this journey.  She brings her diverse and unique perspective to every audience.