Our Story

Turner Consulting Group Inc. is a Canadian leader in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) consulting. We are based in what is now known as Toronto, the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples, and part of The Dish with One Spoon treaty territory and Treaty 13. 

Established in 2002, we’ve partnered with organizations in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to conduct equity assessments and embed equity, diversity, and inclusion into their policies, programs, and organizational culture. Our team brings a deep understanding of how systemic discrimination manifests in organizations and how to address it. 

Turner Consulting Group is also an expert in anti-Black racism, having completed a number of seminal studies in the field. Founder and Principal Consultant, Tana Turner, has served as an expert witness on anti-Black racism for the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. For over 30 years, Tana has been committed to driving systemic change and improving outcomes for Black and marginalized communities in Canada.

At the heart of our work is a commitment to bettering the lives of Canadians through social justice, anti-oppression, anti-racism, equity, inclusion, and diversity. We help our partners move beyond intention to create sustainable change, stronger organizations, and thriving communities.

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Our Mission

We partner with organizations to create environments where people from diverse communities, backgrounds, and identities feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We help you embed your equity, diversity, and inclusion goals into the foundation of your culture and everyday practice.​

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Our Vision

We envision a future where organizations are mirrors of their communities, reflecting their diversity and listening to their voices. In this future, communities and organizations grow stronger together, with dignity, respect, and inclusion woven into the fabric of everyday life.

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Our Team

Turner Consulting Group partners with a core group of consultants and staff to deliver quality products on time and on budget. We ensure every project benefits from a customized team with the skills and experience that meet the needs of the project.

Tana Turner
President, Principal Consultant

Tana Turner, principal consultant, is a researcher, consultant, and advocate for social justice and systems change. She is a former provincial public servant and has worked in the field of equity, diversity and inclusion since 1987.

She is a leader in the field, having supported many organizations to implement the programs and practical steps needed to advance their equity journey.

Brenda C. James
​Senior Consultant

Brenda C. James has over 35 years human resource experience and has been a senior practitioner in human resources and employment equity for the past 30 years. She is a former federal public servant and has worked with employers to meet their human resource needs and employment equity obligations in both the public and private sectors. As an expert in the field, Brenda has conducted human rights investigations, conducted human rights training and provided one-on-one coaching of staff and managers. ​

Desiree Phillips
Consultant

Desiree Phillips is a Registered Psychotherapist, senior trainer, and equity consultant. Desiree uses her expertise in training, counselling, and advocacy along with a passion for equity to design and deliver various training and consultation activities worldwide, for numerous organizations across a range of sectors.
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Yvette Barnes
​Consultant

Yvette Barnes has a long history of working with and advocating for marginalized communities. She is a skilled facilitator and interviewer, and supports employee consultations for Equity Audits. 

​Yvette also designs and provides learning experiences on a range of topics.

Brandon Bentick
Researcher & Data Analyst

Brandon is a graduate of Carleton University with a double major in Law and Political Science. He provides research, analytical and technical support for a range of projects.​

Other Associates

Turner Consulting Group also maintains relationships with a number of independent consultants who are brought in to work on various projects as needed. 

This ensures that each project has the right people with the right skills and experiences.