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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship, and Anti-Oppression

Embedding equity and justice into the research we do and the community we serve.

We Support an Inclusive and Equitable Environment

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship, and Anti-Oppression (IDEAA) office carries out two primary functions at BCCHR: the integration of anti-oppressive frameworks, lenses, and methodologies into our research; and the fostering of a safer and more inclusive research community where all identities feel celebrated — not in spite of who they are, but because of who they are.

The IDEAA office designs and runs workshops, hosts presenters from around the world, runs office hours, provides resources to further the community’s knowledge of anti-oppression, and provides funding opportunities.

IDEAA Services

We ground discovery in justice, inclusion, and community.

IDEAA Events

We believe that meaningful research begins with an inclusive and equitable environment. The IDEAA office leads and hosts events meant to support and sustain a safer, more inclusive research community.

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IDEAA Consultation Hours

The IDEAA Consultation Hours offer the opportunity to meet with the IDEAA manager (Oakley Ramprashad) one-on-one. These sessions are unstructured and meant to be led by those requesting the meeting.

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IDEAA Super Hub

The IDEAA Super Hub was formed to realize BCCHR’s foundational priority to “Embed Anti-Oppressive Research Practices for Greater Equity and Inclusion,” and other equity and justice commitments.

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IDEAA Core Personnel

We strive to highlight and promote the extraordinary work of our researchers and their teams.

Oakley Ramprashad

Manager, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship, and Anti-Oppression (IDEAA)

Oakley Ramprashad

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Manager, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship, and Anti-Oppression (IDEAA)

Oakley Ramprashad is the Manager of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship, and Anti-Oppression (IDEAA) office and is focused on supporting the integration of more inclusive and intersectional practices into the research done at BCCHR while also working to foster an environment and culture within the Institute where all identities feel safe, affirmed, and celebrated. Oakley has more than six years of experience in anti-racism research, facilitation, policy analysis, and consulting. They hold a Master of Education (MEd) and a Master of Arts in history (MA), and their research examined the intersections of race, education, and incarceration which, coupled with their own lived and work experience, informs their approach to EDI work.

Maheen Shaikh

Coordinator, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship, and Anti-Oppression (IDEAA)

Maheen Shaikh

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Coordinator, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Allyship, and Anti-Oppression (IDEAA)

Maheen provides administrative, logistical, and community support to the diverse and ambitious initiatives of the IDEAA office. Her seven years of experience engaging with varied communities — and the richness of a lifetime shaped by diverse perspectives — allow her to approach her work with an intersectional lens and a profound curiosity about the human experience. Maheen’s mission is to help cultivate a sense of belonging at BCCHR, not as a mere ideal but as a lived reality that touches every corner of our community. In her personal life, Maheen is a serial polymath, most passionate about people and books.

Contact IDEAA

If you are affiliated with BCCHR, please visit ResearchHub to learn more. For general questions about equity, diversity, and inclusion, contact the IDEAA Coordinator.

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