Mike Young

Professional Focus

• Experienced leadership, management, and HR consultant and educator
• Specialized expertise in the social impact sector, including not-for-profit and education, working with executives and boards within a range of public and private sector organizations
• Deep expertise in diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI), corporate culture, workplace relations, board governance, team dynamics and program development
• Frequent public speaker and workshop facilitator on a variety of topics including compassionate leadership, DEI, change management, emotional intelligence, and mental health

Business Expertise

• Founder and Principal Consultant of The Empathy Institute, a consulting firm providing training and advisory services focused on corporate culture, DEI, leadership development, workplace relations, hiring and retention
• University Rector, Program Developer and Leader, Trainer, Facilitator and Media Relations Professional at Queen’s University
• Content Manager at a boutique digital marketing firm
• Communications Specialist at Kingston Literacy and Skills
• Director of Staff Development & Support at National Tennis School

Sector Expertise

• Social Impact
• Not-for-Profit
• Education
• Public Sector
• Board Services

Education & Certifications

• Master’s degree from Queen’s University
• Bachelor’s degree from Queen’s University

Affiliations & Awards

• Member, Program Advisory Committee, Honours Bachelor of Counselling Psychology
• Member, Board of Trustees, Queen’s University (former)
• Chair, Mental Health Advisory Board, Alma Mater Society of Queen’s University (former)
• Agnes Benidickson Tricolour Award, Queen’s University (2017)
• Outstanding Student Award, Queen’s University Alumni Association (2017)
• Member, People and Culture Committee of Next Gen Men’s Board of Directors