Mike Young is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) with extensive experience advising organizations across industries. A prolific public speaker, he has developed and led numerous training programs and workshops. He specializes in social impact, and works with clients to recruit and develop leaders capable of steering growth with integrity and an inclusive vision.
Professional Focus
- Experienced leadership, management, and HR consultant and educator
- Specialized expertise in the social impact sector, including not-for-profit and education, working with executives and boards within a range of public and private sector organizations
- Deep expertise in diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI), corporate culture, workplace relations, board governance, team dynamics and program development
- Frequent public speaker and workshop facilitator on a variety of topics including compassionate leadership, DEI, change management, emotional intelligence, and mental health
Business Expertise
- Founder and Principal Consultant of The Empathy Institute, a consulting firm providing training and advisory services focused on corporate culture, DEI, leadership development, workplace relations, hiring and retention
- University Rector, Program Developer and Leader, Trainer, Facilitator and Media Relations Professional at Queen’s University
- Content Manager at a boutique digital marketing firm
- Communications Specialist at Kingston Literacy and Skills
- Director of Staff Development & Support at National Tennis School
Sector Expertise
- Social Impact
- Not-for-Profit
- Education
- Public Sector
- Board Services
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree from Queen’s University
- Bachelor’s degree from Queen’s University
Affiliations & Awards
- Member, Program Advisory Committee, Honours Bachelor of Counselling Psychology
- Member, Board of Trustees, Queen’s University (former)
- Chair, Mental Health Advisory Board, Alma Mater Society of Queen’s University (former)
- Agnes Benidickson Tricolour Award, Queen’s University (2017)
- Outstanding Student Award, Queen’s University Alumni Association (2017)
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