RECONCILIATION
SPEAKERS BUREAU
CHELSEA HOWARD
A member of the Qalipu Mi'kmaq band, holds a B.A. from Memorial University and an M.A. in Media Production from Toronto Metropolitan University, with research focused on Indigenous human rights and media representation. After over a decade in corporate HR, she founded Drift Consulting in 2021 to re-humanize workplace cultures, focusing on employer branding, diversity, inclusion, and Truth and Reconciliation initiatives, while partnering with Indigenous communities to strengthen cultural knowledge in the workforce.
MY STORY
My name is Chelsea Howard, and I was born and raised in Baie Verte, Newfoundland. I hold a B.A. (Hons) from Memorial University and a M.A. in Media Production from Toronto Metropolitan University, with my research focusing on Indigenous and First Nations human rights, particularly through literature and media representation.
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In my professional journey, I spent over a decade working in corporate HR strategy across various industries, where I specialized in human-centric experience design, inclusivity, and allyship. In 2021, I founded Drift Consulting, with a mission to re-humanize workplace cultures by partnering with companies to prioritize their people through employer branding, employee value propositions, and equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
Through my work, I aim to inspire meaningful dialogue around Truth and Reconciliation and collaborate with Indigenous speakers, influencers, and community groups to strengthen cultural knowledge in the workplace. I am also a proud member of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq band of Newfoundland and Labrador.