Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan: Associate Vice President, External Relations at Simon Fraser University

As SFU's Associate Vice-President, External Relations, Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan liaises with communities to help facilitate inclusion and reconciliation initiatives. Born in Malaysia and raised in India, Sobhana immigrated to Canada in 1995 and has worked in the government, private and non-profit sectors for over two decades. In 2015, Sobhana was nominated for the BC Medal of Good Citizenship award, which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the well-being of their communities.In this episode, Sobhana discusses how she engages with diverse internal and external partners, students, international/national/provincial/local agencies and diverse communities to strengthen strategic relationships and lead systemic change. Tune in to hear Sobhana's inspiring story as a leader in equity, diversity and inclusion.www.pragilis.com