About Raghad
Raghad Ebied is a researcher, practitioner, and author in the field of Compassion, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. She's an Ontario certified teacher (OCT) and PhD candidate in the field of Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Studies at the Faculty of Education, Western University in London, Ontario, Canada.
She is also a faculty member at the Center for Leading Research in Education at Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and a co-author of "Leading for Equity and Social Justice: Systemic Transformation in Canadian Education" published by University of Toronto Press. She also developed an audio course on Intercultural Leadership for professionals with Prodio.
As a strategic thinker, excellent communicator, and solutions-oriented educator, her experience includes 15+ years experience in program development and management, elementary/secondary school/post-secondary teaching and delivering professional development to government, non-profit, schools and universities on diversity, equity, inclusion and intercultural competence; leadership; well-being; compassion as well as teacher and administrator training.
Her experience also includes serving on the City of London's Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Steering Community and as a Community Champion in 2017. She also has experience graduate research and policy development with the Ontario Ministry of Education in 2017 to update the Ontario Leadership Framework for School and District Leaders to reflect more equity, inclusion and well-being. She has also worked with international scholars on a study examining refugee student integration in K-12 Schools in Canada, Europe, and the U.S. Her current research interests include culturally responsive and compassion-based approaches in education which promote equity, inclusion and well-being with a particular interest in supporting refugee/newcomers' students' successful adaptation.
She has also presented her work at academic conferences and forums across Canada including British Columbia and Ontario such as the Consortium for the Study of Ethics and Leadership in Education Values and Leadership Conference (2016) at Western University; the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences Conference in Ryerson University (2017; 2019; 2022); Western Education Research Symposium (2018); and Positive Leadership and Flourishing Schools Forum at Queens University (2019).
In addition to her non-fiction personal development book and children's book series (which you can learn more about under the books tab), she has published a book review with the Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy (CJEAP) on "Compassion and Education" (https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cjeap/article/view/53148).
Her passion for positive transformation enabled her to pursue a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from the U.K, preceded by a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelors in Education in addition to certifications in leadership, life coaching, and relationship coaching from Canadian and American universities and institutions. Her desire to inspire more compassion in others led her to complete Compassion Cultivation and Spiritual Care Training at Stanford University in the U.S, which crystallized her vision of inspiring more compassion, courage, and contribution so we can work collectively for the betterment of of our schools and communities.
She has been recognized a variety of times for her leadership and ability to make a difference including being a recipient of the Province of Ontario Leading Women Building Communities Award 2009. She is also a member of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE), Canadian Association for Teacher Education (CATE), and The Comparative and International Education Society of Canada (CIESC). She resides with her husband and their two children in Ontario, Canada and enjoys reading, writing, spending time with family, and in nature.
Raghad Ebied is a researcher, practitioner, and author in the field of Compassion, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. She's an Ontario certified teacher (OCT) and PhD candidate in the field of Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Studies at the Faculty of Education, Western University in London, Ontario, Canada.
She is also a faculty member at the Center for Leading Research in Education at Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and a co-author of "Leading for Equity and Social Justice: Systemic Transformation in Canadian Education" published by University of Toronto Press. She also developed an audio course on Intercultural Leadership for professionals with Prodio.
As a strategic thinker, excellent communicator, and solutions-oriented educator, her experience includes 15+ years experience in program development and management, elementary/secondary school/post-secondary teaching and delivering professional development to government, non-profit, schools and universities on diversity, equity, inclusion and intercultural competence; leadership; well-being; compassion as well as teacher and administrator training.
Her experience also includes serving on the City of London's Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Steering Community and as a Community Champion in 2017. She also has experience graduate research and policy development with the Ontario Ministry of Education in 2017 to update the Ontario Leadership Framework for School and District Leaders to reflect more equity, inclusion and well-being. She has also worked with international scholars on a study examining refugee student integration in K-12 Schools in Canada, Europe, and the U.S. Her current research interests include culturally responsive and compassion-based approaches in education which promote equity, inclusion and well-being with a particular interest in supporting refugee/newcomers' students' successful adaptation.
She has also presented her work at academic conferences and forums across Canada including British Columbia and Ontario such as the Consortium for the Study of Ethics and Leadership in Education Values and Leadership Conference (2016) at Western University; the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences Conference in Ryerson University (2017; 2019; 2022); Western Education Research Symposium (2018); and Positive Leadership and Flourishing Schools Forum at Queens University (2019).
In addition to her non-fiction personal development book and children's book series (which you can learn more about under the books tab), she has published a book review with the Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy (CJEAP) on "Compassion and Education" (https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cjeap/article/view/53148).
Her passion for positive transformation enabled her to pursue a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from the U.K, preceded by a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelors in Education in addition to certifications in leadership, life coaching, and relationship coaching from Canadian and American universities and institutions. Her desire to inspire more compassion in others led her to complete Compassion Cultivation and Spiritual Care Training at Stanford University in the U.S, which crystallized her vision of inspiring more compassion, courage, and contribution so we can work collectively for the betterment of of our schools and communities.
She has been recognized a variety of times for her leadership and ability to make a difference including being a recipient of the Province of Ontario Leading Women Building Communities Award 2009. She is also a member of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE), Canadian Association for Teacher Education (CATE), and The Comparative and International Education Society of Canada (CIESC). She resides with her husband and their two children in Ontario, Canada and enjoys reading, writing, spending time with family, and in nature.
A Selection of Previous or Current Clients and Experience:
- Canadian Association of College & University Student Services
- Stanford University
- Ontario Ministry of Education
- Western University
- United Way
- TrainCanada
- Ottawa Carleton District School Board
- Community Health Centers
- C3 Centre
- Ottawa Police Services
- Correctional Services of Canada
- Leadership Ottawa
- Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO)
- Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)
- Wings of Peace
- Private Schools
- International Schools
Testimonials
"She was everything I believe a speaker should be: poised, engaging, articulate and intelligent. She was smart and funny while commanding respect and admiration; not just admiration for her, but also for her message. Wise consumers of professional services will benefit greatly from her and one day Raghad Ebied will be a name synonymous with eloquence. This testimonial is my proof that I recognized this great presenter in the days before she became a household name"
- Michelle Walrond, CEO of Academy ESL, Professional Speaker and Language Coach, Ottawa
"Raghad's light will certainly brighten any organizational effort towards creating sustainable change. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Raghad has consistently ranked among the top ranked facilitators by Leadership Ottawa groups consisting of people from literally all backgrounds, experiences, race, religion, professions and interests."
- Bart Bakker, Executive Director, Leadership Ottawa
"Raghad's cheery disposition, solutions-oriented thinking and enthusiasm to do a job well, make her a great partner for any initiative. She is a person who cares deeply for her clients and genuinely wants to help them achieve their desired results. She is an inspiring speaker. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a compassionate and caring coach.
-Zena, Business Consultant, YMCA
"Raghad is a phenomenal coach. Her highly perceptive and motivational style allowed me to articulate my professional goals, and more importantly, how to reach for them through concrete, progressive steps. She also enabled me to identify and overcome the challenges I faced in my professional career, and I am certainly pleased with the results. I would recommend her as a coach for any individual seeking to aim higher!"
- Mariam, MBA, Strategy Consultant, Canada
"Raghad is a unique, exceptional speaker and absolutely real. She put her heart and soul into connecting with every participant which shows her keen interest in helping others. Raghad used an impressive combination of her real-life experience and her knowledge of the subject at hand to create a workshop that was engaging, fun, and informative."
- Muna, M.Eng, London
"Raghad's seminar was a unique learning experience; I learned how to better understand myself and discover the energy within. In a very distinctive way, Raghad utilized her excellent facilitation skills to provide us with a workshop that was active, engaging, and motivating. We learned how to articulate our visions and goals by putting them into practice."
- Maisa, Canada
"Raghad empowered us to envision our goals, be true to ourselves, and prioritize our standards when it comes to making important life decisions. The comfortable atmosphere of the workshop made it easy for all of us to interact and ask questions. I hope to attend more workshops for Raghad that enable one to become a more effective and successful individual."
- M.N, Ottawa
"Raghad is an individual that is really made for coaching. She is sincere in her work, and her empowering words will always remain with you."
- I.A, Teacher, Ottawa
"In a vital time of my life when everything was crumbling down, I decided to take coaching sessions with Raghad. I was then able to transform my life right after the first session as Raghad directed me unlike any other in terms of major life decisions, goal-setting and personal realization. Thought-provoking sessions with Raghad helped me better myself and until today I continue to aim for excellence."
- A.G, Richard Ivey School of Business
"She was everything I believe a speaker should be: poised, engaging, articulate and intelligent. She was smart and funny while commanding respect and admiration; not just admiration for her, but also for her message. Wise consumers of professional services will benefit greatly from her and one day Raghad Ebied will be a name synonymous with eloquence. This testimonial is my proof that I recognized this great presenter in the days before she became a household name"
- Michelle Walrond, CEO of Academy ESL, Professional Speaker and Language Coach, Ottawa
"Raghad's light will certainly brighten any organizational effort towards creating sustainable change. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Raghad has consistently ranked among the top ranked facilitators by Leadership Ottawa groups consisting of people from literally all backgrounds, experiences, race, religion, professions and interests."
- Bart Bakker, Executive Director, Leadership Ottawa
"Raghad's cheery disposition, solutions-oriented thinking and enthusiasm to do a job well, make her a great partner for any initiative. She is a person who cares deeply for her clients and genuinely wants to help them achieve their desired results. She is an inspiring speaker. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a compassionate and caring coach.
-Zena, Business Consultant, YMCA
"Raghad is a phenomenal coach. Her highly perceptive and motivational style allowed me to articulate my professional goals, and more importantly, how to reach for them through concrete, progressive steps. She also enabled me to identify and overcome the challenges I faced in my professional career, and I am certainly pleased with the results. I would recommend her as a coach for any individual seeking to aim higher!"
- Mariam, MBA, Strategy Consultant, Canada
"Raghad is a unique, exceptional speaker and absolutely real. She put her heart and soul into connecting with every participant which shows her keen interest in helping others. Raghad used an impressive combination of her real-life experience and her knowledge of the subject at hand to create a workshop that was engaging, fun, and informative."
- Muna, M.Eng, London
"Raghad's seminar was a unique learning experience; I learned how to better understand myself and discover the energy within. In a very distinctive way, Raghad utilized her excellent facilitation skills to provide us with a workshop that was active, engaging, and motivating. We learned how to articulate our visions and goals by putting them into practice."
- Maisa, Canada
"Raghad empowered us to envision our goals, be true to ourselves, and prioritize our standards when it comes to making important life decisions. The comfortable atmosphere of the workshop made it easy for all of us to interact and ask questions. I hope to attend more workshops for Raghad that enable one to become a more effective and successful individual."
- M.N, Ottawa
"Raghad is an individual that is really made for coaching. She is sincere in her work, and her empowering words will always remain with you."
- I.A, Teacher, Ottawa
"In a vital time of my life when everything was crumbling down, I decided to take coaching sessions with Raghad. I was then able to transform my life right after the first session as Raghad directed me unlike any other in terms of major life decisions, goal-setting and personal realization. Thought-provoking sessions with Raghad helped me better myself and until today I continue to aim for excellence."
- A.G, Richard Ivey School of Business
