Experience

Most of the work of Strategic Workplace is confidential but this is a sampling of some of the non-confidential work and speaking engagements Sharon has done.

Coach, York University, School of Continuing Studies, Certificate in Dispute Resolution Program Provides in-depth coaching to Participants in the Certificate in Dispute Resolution Program at the School of Continuing Studies (ongoing)

Coach, Stitt Feld Handy Provides in-depth coaching to Participants in Stitt Feld Handy’s Mediation and Negotiation courses (ongoing)

Panelist, “Complex Accommodations: Neurodiversity, Chronic Absenteeism and more” Lancaster House Human Rights and Accommodation Conference, April 30 – May 1, 2026

Speaker, “Female Leaders in Dispute Resolution” International Women’s Day Event – Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (ADRIO), March 5, 2026

Moderator, Lancaster House, Supporting Complainants, Addressing Root Causes: Trauma-informed approaches to workplace violence, harassment and bullying March 13, 2025

Workshop Faculty/Facilitator, York University Osgoode Certificate in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, “Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Employees with Disabilities” May 9, 2024

Moderator, Panelist and Organizer, “Mini Unconference for HR Law and Workplace ADR Professionals” Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario June 17, 2024

Panelist, “Investigations Under the Magnifying Glass: A Close Look at Significant Developments” Lancaster House Human Rights and Accommodation Conference April 18 – 18, 2024

Workshop Faculty/Facilitator, York University Osgoode Certificate in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, “Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Employees with Disabilities” April 17, 2024

Panelist, “Trauma-Informed Approaches to Restorative Justice in the Workplace after an Incident of Discrimination, Harassment or Conflict” Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA), HRPA Law Conference October 18, 2023

Panelist, “Your Path to Effective Practice in Mediation” Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario, Aspiring ADR Practitioners Week 2023 August 24, 2023

Panelist, “3 Types of Mediation - Transformative Mediation” Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario Online Learning Series June 13, 2023

Panelist, “Investigations Under the Magnifying Glass: A Close Look at Significant Developments” Lancaster House Human Rights and Accommodation Conference April 17 – 18, 2023

Panelist, “The Grievance and Arbitration System in Canada” Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers Annual Conference June 24-26, 2022.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to acknowledge that the majority of my work takes place on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinanaabe, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Mississauga and the Huron-Wendat, subject to Treaty 13 and 1805, with the languages of Mississauga/Eastern Anishinaabe (Ojibwa) and Anishinaabe traditionally spoken on these lands. I would also like to recognize that a land acknowledgement is only a first step in the process of reconciliation, not an end point. I encourage all settlers to take the free Indigenous History course offered through the University of Alberta as a next step.

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