Nadia Theodore Talks Advancing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion in the Workplace

Carleton University Political Science alumna, Nadia Theodore, has had a successful career that has taken her around the world.

Upon completing her master’s degree at Carleton in 2004, Theodore had every intention of taking time off to travel the world, but she liked her new government job so much that she decided to stay for one year.

One year ended up turning into 20 years in the federal public service, with a career that took her from the Canada Revenue Agency, Public Safety Canada and then Global Affairs. When the opportunity to join the iconic Canadian company Maple Leaf Foods Inc. arose, she couldn’t say no. Theodore’s current position is senior vice- president of Global Government and Industry Relations.