2025 FoodAbility National Tour: Inclusion@Work Employer & HR Workshops – London, ON

Jennefer Griffith

Event Presenter

Executive Director - Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC)

A true driving force in Canada's food and beverage sector, Jennefer Griffith is widely recognized for her visionary leadership in workforce development. As Executive Director of Food Processing Skills Canada, she has spearheaded transformative initiatives, consistently empowering businesses with cutting-edge programs and providing individuals with the essential resources to not just advance, but truly excel in their careers.

Deanna Zenger

Event Presenter

Regional Coordinator – Food Processing Skills Canada

National Program Manager – FoodAbility

Deanna enjoys her senior role at Food Processing Skills Canada, where she champions inclusion in workforce development. Her dedication to excellence and skills development resonates throughout her professional endeavours, earning her respect in both industry and education circles. In addition to her national influence, Deanna is actively involved in global business development and strategic partnerships. She provides international training and creates eLearning content, amplifying her impact on a global scale.

Sherri Deveau

Event Presenter

CPHR & HR Inclusion Strategist - Food Processing Skills Canada

CEO, Practical Human Resource Solutions Inc

Sherri is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CPHR) and Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) with over 30 years of experience. As the Founder and CEO of Practical Human Resource Solutions Inc. and Deveau Immigration, she specializes in HR and immigration consulting, championing diversity and inclusion. Sherri played an instrumental role in government-led “Labs" focused on policy development from the employer’s perspective, ensuring that business needs were represented in the creation of effective government workforce policies.

Sherri has facilitated many roundtable industry discussions, advocating for diversity and inclusion in leadership and labour force development.

About this event

Unseen, Unheard, Untapped: Transforming HR Through Inclusion

FoodAbility National Tour 2025 Inclusion@Work Series Presents
Unseen, Unheard, Untapped: Transforming HR Through Inclusion

Too often, capable individuals remain overlooked—not because of a lack of potential, but because traditional HR practices weren’t built with everyone in mind.

In this powerful and practical session, we’ll shine a light on what’s been hiding in plain sight: untapped talent, unseen barriers, and unheard voices that could transform your workplace.

Through real-world examples, inclusive tools, and universal design strategies, this workshop equips HR professionals and business owners to rethink how they recruit, onboard, and retain employees with inclusion at the core. You’ll walk away with actionable practices, templates, and insights that will help you build systems that are not only fair—but built for everyone from the start.

At this event, you'll learn:

Disability Awareness – What We Know and What We Don’t Know
The Ability Within: Lived Experiences - Stories We Share
Access and Ability –What’s New in Assistive Devices and Software We All Use
The Universal Workplace: Applying Universality in Everyday Processes
Rethinking Recruitment and Retention
Designing Inclusive First Impressions

Event Details

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8:30 AM	Registration & Breakfast

9:00 AM	Morning Sessions
	What We Know – What We Didn’t Know and What’s New. Welcome & Introductions FPSC – Your Partner in Business Success Disability Awareness – What We Know and What We Don’t Know The Ability Within: Lived Experiences - Stories We Share Access and Ability –What’s New in Assistive Devices and Software We All Use
12:00 PM	Lunch

12:45 PM	Afternoon Sessions
	Abilities First: Rethinking HR Through an Inclusion Lens. Pleased to Meet You! Rethinking Recruitment and Retention HR has an AI Problem The Universal Workplace: Applying Universality in Everyday Processes Tools, Tips and Templates Meet Our Guests - Rights, Roles & Responsibilities
3:45 PM	Elephant in the Room – Q&A

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2025 FoodAbility National Tour: Inclusion@Work Employer & HR Workshops – London, ON

Jennefer Griffith

Deanna Zenger

Sherri Deveau

About this event

Unseen, Unheard, Untapped: Transforming HR Through Inclusion

At this event, you'll learn:

Event Details

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2025 FoodAbility National Tour: Inclusion@Work Employer & HR Workshops – London, ON Agenda

London, ON

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October 7, 2025 8:30 am

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