STRUGGLING WITH HIGH COSTS, STAYING UPDATED ON IDEA TRENDS, AND FINDING RELIABLE RESOURCES?
Organizations often struggle with the time, expertise, and resources needed to create effective inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) content. This challenge can result in inconsistent messaging, higher costs, and missed opportunities to foster an inclusive culture. IDEA Content solves this problem by offering a ready-to-use, expert-curated content library that helps organizations implement impactful IDEA strategies quickly and cost-effectively.
At IDEA Content, we envision a future where every organization leads with IDEA at its core, using our trusted resources to build workplaces that are not only successful, but also inclusive, equitable, accessible, and forward-thinking.
As trailblazers in the IDEA space, we aim to push the boundaries of what’s possible, setting new standards for excellence in content and impact.
OUR MISSION
To be the most trusted curator of reliable, high-quality IDEA content, making it easier for employers to communicate effectively, connect with a diverse workforce, and build inclusive workplaces.
OUR VALUES
Curate with Intentionality
Every piece of content we create or curate is chosen to serve a meaningful purpose, driving impactful change in our clients’ workplaces.
Lead with Expertise
We guide employers to success by leveraging deep subject matter knowledge, offering specialized expertise that transforms both employee and organizational outcomes.
Evolve with Growth
We challenge the status quo, pushing the envelope to help our clients think about IDEA in new and transformative ways, ensuring they lead, not follow.
FOUNDERS BIOs
Gabby Zuniga, MIR, CHRL
Co-Founder of IDEA Content
Gabby Zuniga (she/her) is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Human Resources (HR). Her work has been pivotal in creating workplace cultures that not only embrace diversity but actively foster employee growth and well-being, driving exceptional business results along the way.
Gabby’s journey is rooted in her personal experience of immigrating to Canada from Chile at the age of 8. This early experience of navigating a new culture and overcoming the challenges of being an outsider profoundly shaped her belief in the importance of inclusion and belonging. It’s this background that continues to fuel her commitment to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to thrive.
Gabby holds a BA from the University of Toronto and a Master's degree from Queen's University, which provided the academic foundation for her career. She has led DEI initiatives for multinational organizations, fostering meaningful change and building cohesive, high-performing teams. In addition to her corporate leadership, she shares her expertise by teaching about DEI in the workplace at Queen's University.
As the founder of Inclusive Kind, Gabby has collaborated with over 60 organizations in the past four years, helping them develop and implement tailored DEI strategies that align with their unique needs and goals. Her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to inclusion have made a measurable impact, from transforming organizational cultures to fostering innovation and employee engagement.
In recognition of her contributions, Gabby was honored with the 2022 Rising Star Award by ALPFA. She lives in Toronto with her partner and two kids, where she balances her professional dedication with her commitment to family. Looking ahead, Gabby remains focused on building inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive and on continuing to drive meaningful change across industries.
Michael Bach, CCDP/AP
Co-Founder of IDEA Content
Michael Bach (he/him) is a nationally and internationally recognized thought leader and subject matter expert in the fields of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. He is the founder of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI), CCDI Consulting and Pride at Work Canada.
Michael has worked professionally in the areas of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility for nearly 20 years, most recently as the founding CEO of CCDI and CCDI Consulting.
Prior to taking on this role, he was the national leader for diversity, equity, and inclusion for KPMG Canada. Additionally, Michael spent 2½ years as Deputy Chief Diversity Officer for KPMG International.
Over the course of his career, Michael has received repeated recognition for his work, including being named:
· Women of Influence’s Canadian Diversity Champions
· Catalyst Canada Honours Human Resources/Diversity Leader
· Inspire Award as LGBTQ Person of the Year
· Out on Bay Street Leaders to be Proud of LGBT Advocate Workplace Award
· Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council’s IS Award
· Canadian HR Reporter Individual Achievement Award
In 2023, he was named as one of the 10 Most Influential DE&I Leaders Revamping The Future by CIO Views Magazine.
Michael has a Post-Graduate Certificate in Diversity Management from Cornell University and holds the Cornell Certified Diversity Professional, Advanced Practitioner (CCDP/AP) designation.
His 2020 book Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right is a Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, and Amazon bestseller, and recipient of the silver 2020 Nautilus Book Award in the category of Rising to the Moment, and a finalist in the Legacy Nonfiction category for the American Bookfest's Best Book Awards. His new book Alphabet Soup: The Essential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion at Work was released in March of 2022 and is a Toronto Star bestseller and finalist in the General Nonfiction category for the American Bookfest's Best Book Awards.
