Gender, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Education & Consulting
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My name is Litzy Baeza and I use the pronouns (she/her).
I am a proud Chilean educator and consultant with deep roots in the Mapuche and Araucania peoples, and the daughter of political exiles whose journey has shaped my perspective on resilience, identity, and social justice.
My career spans over a decade of dedicated work in gender equity, diversity, and inclusion, alongside cross-cultural and intercultural communication. This passion has taken me across borders, where I've collaborated with academic institutions and organizations throughout Chile, Mexico, and Cuba, bringing a truly global perspective to my practice.
When I'm not immersed in my professional work, I share my home with two incredible Cuban companions—Tuto and Japy—whose boundless energy and joy remind me daily of life's simple pleasures and the universal language of love that transcends all borders.
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Preserving and celebrating Chilean history and culture remains at the heart of my work. For more than ten years, I've led and contributed to projects documenting the Chilean exile experience, helping to safeguard these vital stories for our community in Edmonton and across Canada.
I'm currently working on a book about my transformative experiences living and working in Cuba—a project that promises to offer unique insights into cross-cultural adaptation and professional growth. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting endeavour.
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With 20 years of experience in international education and development, I specialize in Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) work across Latin America and Canada. I teach at universities and colleges nationwide while developing curricula and implementing GEDI strategies for organizations internationally. My core competencies are as follows:
GEDI Training & Facilitation | Curriculum Development & Instructional Design | Strategic GEDI Implementation | International Development Project Management | Gender Equity Specialization
My talents
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Facilitation & Instruction in regards to Gender, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion topics.
Facilitation & Instruction in regards to Intercultural Communication & Cultural Intelligence topics.
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Curriculum development of Gender, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Subjects & Topics.
Curriculum development of Intercultural Communication and Competency.
Instructional Design with experience in Articulate/Rise, Moodle, Canvas, Brightspace, Thinkific and others.
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Development of Gender, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Strategies and Action Plans.
Gender, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Audits and Assessments.
Quantitative and Qualitative Data Capturing.
Implementing a Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) lens, Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression lens, and other Equity, Diversity & Inclusion lens.
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Gender Equity Training.
Gender Equity Analysis & Gender Mainstreaming.
Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Training & Analysis.
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Results-Based Management Project Management.
Monitoring and Evaluation.
Expertise on Cross-Cutting Themes such as Gender, Human Rights, Sustainability & Governance.
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
Institutional Strengthening.
Education
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Adult Education Specialist for the Women’s Economic Council (WEC).
Course Facilitator for the University of British Columbia’s Certificates of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Intercultural Studies.
Course Instructor for the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology’s (NAIT) Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program.
Relocation Intercultural Specialist.
Intercultural Facilitator for the Government of Alberta’s International Education Program.
Facilitator for the Centre for Race and Culture’s Anti-Racism Education Program.
Curriculum Development
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Developed Curriculum for the Micro credential Badges for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Program at NorQuest College.
Developed the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT).
Developed some of the courses for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Micro credential Starter Pack at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT).
Redeveloped the Intercultural Competency Program for Employees at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT).
Developed the Cultural Intelligence course for the Bachelor of Technology and Technology Management at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT).
my portfolio
International Development
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Worked with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) in Cuba helping to promote the inclusion of women in technical and vocational training for the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
Worked with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) in Colombia helping to train workers from the Ministry of Energy and Mines in implementing a gender mainstreaming strategy for the promotion of women in this industry.
TVET Institutional Strengthening Project in Cuba delivered by NAIT.
Developed a Gender Mainstreaming Strategy for the United Nations, International Civil Aviation Organization.
Provided Gender Equity Training to various organizations internationally.
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Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about the work I do or to ask any questions you might have about Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at lelbaez@gmail.com
