Gender, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Education & Consulting

  • Hi, I’m Litzy Baeza (she/her).

    I’m a Chilean educator and consultant, shaped by my roots in the Mapuche region, and by my family’s experience of exile. Those experiences have deeply influenced how I see the world, how I understand identity, resilience, and the importance of creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and included.

    For over a decade, I’ve worked at the intersection of gender equity, diversity and inclusion, and intercultural communication. My work has taken me across Chile, Mexico, Cuba, and Canada, collaborating with universities, organizations, and international projects. Across it all, one thing has stayed constant: helping people and systems navigate difference with greater awareness, care, and intention.

    I’m especially passionate about translating complex ideas, whether in EDI or AI, into something people can actually understand and use in their everyday work. For me, it’s not just about strategy; it’s about impact, and making sure that impact is human-centred.

    Outside of work, my life is shared with my two Cuban dogs, Tuto and Japy. They’re a daily reminder to stay grounded, present, and connected to what really matters.

  • With over 20 years of experience in international education and development, I work at the intersection of equity, learning, and systems change.

    My background is rooted in Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI), with work spanning Latin America, Africa, and Canada. I teach at universities and colleges across the country, and partner with organizations to design curriculum, lead training, and implement practical, context-driven GEDI strategies.

    More recently, my work has expanded into ethical and responsible AI, bringing an equity lens to how organizations understand, adopt, and govern emerging technologies. I focus on helping non-technical teams build AI literacy while ensuring that systems are designed and used in ways that are inclusive, transparent, and human-centred.

    Core Areas of Expertise:

    • GEDI Training & Facilitation

    • Curriculum Development & Instructional Design

    • Strategic GEDI Implementation

    • Ethical & Responsible AI (Literacy, Training & Advisory)

    • AI Governance & Equity-Informed Approaches

    • International Development Project Management

    • Gender Mainstreaming & Training

  • A big part of my work is rooted in storytelling, especially the stories that don’t always get told.

    For over a decade, I’ve been involved in projects that document and preserve the experiences of Chilean exiles. This work is deeply personal. It’s about memory, identity, and making sure these histories are not lost. In Edmonton and across Canada, I’ve contributed to creating spaces where these stories can be shared, honoured, and passed on.

    I’m also currently working on a book inspired by my time living and working in Cuba. It’s a reflection on navigating a new culture, finding your place in unfamiliar spaces, and the lessons that come from stepping into the unknown, both personally and professionally.

    More to come soon.

My talents

    • Facilitation & Instruction in Gender, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI)

    • Facilitation & Instruction in Intercultural Communication & Cultural Intelligence

    • Ethical & Responsible AI Literacy (for non-technical audiences)

    • Capacity Building for organizations, and stakeholders

    • Curriculum development for Gender, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI)

    • Curriculum development for Intercultural Communication & Cultural Competency

    • Ethical & Responsible AI curriculum design (AI literacy & non-technical training)

    • Instructional design across platforms: Articulate Rise, Moodle, Canvas, Brightspace, Thinkific, LearnWorlds and others

    • Development of Gender, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI) strategies and action plans

    • GEDI audits, assessments, and organizational reviews

    • Quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis

    • Application of GBA+, anti-racism, and anti-oppression lenses across programs, policies, and systems

    • Integration of equity-informed approaches into organizational strategy and decision-making

    • Ethical and responsible AI advisory, including governance frameworks and equity-informed implementation

    • Gender equity training and facilitation

    • Gender analysis and gender mainstreaming

    • Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) training and application

    • Integrating gender and intersectional analysis into AI design, use, and governance

    • Results-Based Management (RBM) and project management

    • Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL)

    • Integration of cross-cutting themes: gender, human rights, sustainability, and governance

    • Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

    • Institutional strengthening and capacity development

    • AI literacy training for non-technical audiences

    • Ethical and responsible AI advisory, training and implementation

    • AI governance frameworks and organizational readiness

    • Equity-informed AI design and bias risk identification

    • Development of practical tools and toolkits for responsible AI use

    • Integration of EDI principles into AI systems, policies, and practices

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Education

    • Adult Education Specialist, Women’s Economic Council (WEC)

    • Course Facilitator, University of British Columbia – Certificates in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Intercultural Studies

    • Course Instructor, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) – Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Certificate Program

    • Curriculum developer and instructor for post-secondary EDI and intercultural programs across Canadian institutions

    • Intercultural Specialist supporting relocation and cross-cultural adaptation for individuals and organizations

    • Intercultural Facilitator, Government of Alberta – International Education Program

    • Facilitator, Centre for Race and Culture – Anti-Racism Education Program

    • Designer and facilitator of workshops on inclusive leadership, cultural intelligence, and equity in practice

    • Developer of online and blended learning experiences using platforms such as Articulate Rise, Moodle, and Thinkific

Curriculum Development

    • Developed micro-credential badge curriculum for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace, NorQuest College

    • Designed and developed the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Certificate Program, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

    • Developed courses for the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Micro-Credential Starter Pack, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

    • Redeveloped the Intercultural Competency Program for employees, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

    • Developed Cultural Intelligence course for the Bachelor of Technology and Technology Management program, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

    • Designed and delivered online and blended learning experiences using Articulate Rise and LMS platforms

    • Integrated applied, scenario-based learning and real-world case studies into all curriculum design

my portfolio

International Development

    • Implemented gender and inclusion initiatives in partnership with Alinea International and the Peruvian Civil Service Agency (SERVIR)

    • Collaborated with Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) in Cuba to promote women’s participation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) within the Ministry of Mines and Energy

    • Delivered gender mainstreaming training with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) in Colombia, supporting the Ministry of Mines and Energy in advancing women’s inclusion in the sector

    • Contributed to a TVET institutional strengthening project in Cuba delivered by Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

    • Developed a Gender Mainstreaming Strategy for United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

    • Gender and Stakeholder Engagement Expert for the FIRE Project (PFAS phase-out initiative across multiple African countries) executed by ICAO

    • Designed and delivered gender equity and capacity-building training for international partners and stakeholders across Latin America and Africa

    • Integrated GBA+, stakeholder engagement, and inclusive policy approaches into large-scale, multi-country development projects

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If you’re interested in learning more about my work or have any questions about Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, I’d love to hear from you.

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