Earning a spot on the prestigious Human Resources Director (HRD) Canada’s Elite Women list, Karrina Dusablon, CHRO at Équité Association, is being celebrated for driving meaningful change, championing people-first strategies, and setting a benchmark for excellence in the HR profession.

The HRD Canada Elite Women award recognizes women leaders who drive innovation, foster inclusive workplace cultures, and shape the future of the HR sector. Karrina continues to set the bar for excellence within our organization and across the industry.

At Équité, Karrina’s impact is measurable, meaningful, and lasting she provides executive oversight across all people functions, from workforce planning and organizational design to compliance, audit readiness, and HR policy governance. She assesses organizational risk proactively, ensuring Équité is not only protected but positioned for sustainable growth. Her leadership style is characterized by rigour, foresight, and an unwavering focus on both operational excellence and human centred values.

Karrina's influence extends far beyond the workplace. She volunteers her time to Alzheimer's research and the support of primary caregivers, a cause made deeply personal by the loss of her father to the disease. She also volunteers with a women's group focused on eating disorders. Separately, at a women's shelter, she helps women in vulnerable circumstances rebuild their professional lives, refining resumes, coaching interview skills, and donating professional attire so they can walk into an interview with confidence.

Organizationally, Équité’s ongoing commitment to embracing equality in the workplace includes:  

• Achieving gender parity at the senior leadership level (directors and above);  
• Offering bespoke professional development and mentoring opportunities for all employees; and
• Offering women across leadership roles to enroll in specialized career development memberships; includes webinars, workshops and mentoring opportunities geared towards and for women.

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