Gail Anne Daoust

Gail Anne Daoust possesses a plethora of expertise in operations, corporate event planning and human resources which includes managing the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) self-identification modernization project in support of the Employment Equity Act, repatriation of Nova Scotians to address the ‘brain drain’ as well as leading two of the largest temporary staffing initiatives in Canada, JDS Uniphase, and EDS. Her passion and drive remain within the diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), accessibility and anti-harassment scope. Gail obtained certification in DEI from Cornell as well as Women’s studies at Sprott School of Business. Gail was awarded several medals and accolades in HR innovation, leadership, and philanthropy. Gail’s greatest attributes are her positive and fearless attitude, creative and powerful mind, undeniable generosity, and most important, the desire to challenge the status quo!

Born and raised in Montréal, Québec, she is the proud parent of two children and a grandson and currently lives in Ottawa. Gail’s upbringing has always been the basic teachings of equity, inclusion and bullying and later in life diversity due to multiculturalism in her personal life. Gail is community-driven and lends much of her spare time to national and international not-for-profit organizations. She has sat on several not-for-profit boards including the municipal council.

Joining The Canadian Institute of Workplace Harassment and Bullying BOD is in sync with every aspect of Gail’s professional and personal life. It forms part of her purpose to seek fairness & justice for those who may not have a voice. There is similarity and a definite crossover with her background in DEI and as a harassment advisor.