August 19, 2022
OUA announces Shauna Bookal as new Manager of EDI & Student Experience
Burlington, Ont. - Ontario University Athletics (OUA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Shauna Bookal as the organization's new Manager of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI), and Student Experience.
Shauna brings an extensive sport background to the position that the OUA is confident will help her thrive in the role.
"We are excited to have Shauna join the OUA team in this important position," said OUA President and CEO Gord Grace. "Shauna brings a wealth of both EDI and sport leadership to the role. Her familiarity with the OUA will allow us to continue the progress we have made in EDI, Women in Sport, social change, and safe sport."
Shauna has spent the past three years with Field Hockey Ontario, and most recently served as their Executive Director, overseeing membership growth and strategic partnerships.
Her experience goes beyond field hockey; however, as she is actively involved in the community sitting on several boards and committees that include the Durham Region Anti-Racism Taskforce, Coaching Association of Canada, Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence with Durham Catholic District School Board, as well as a mentor with the Emerging Leader Development Program with the Canadian Olympic Committee, and the Black Female Coach Mentorship Program with the Black Canadian Coaches Association.
"I am excited to start my next chapter at the OUA as the Manager of EDI and Student Experience," said Shauna. "I would like to thank Gord and Matthew for this opportunity and to join them on this journey. I am looking forward to working with our members to continue to build and grow EDI programs across the province."
Shauna will begin her tenure with the OUA on September 19, 2022.
Shauna brings an extensive sport background to the position that the OUA is confident will help her thrive in the role.
"We are excited to have Shauna join the OUA team in this important position," said OUA President and CEO Gord Grace. "Shauna brings a wealth of both EDI and sport leadership to the role. Her familiarity with the OUA will allow us to continue the progress we have made in EDI, Women in Sport, social change, and safe sport."
Shauna has spent the past three years with Field Hockey Ontario, and most recently served as their Executive Director, overseeing membership growth and strategic partnerships.
Her experience goes beyond field hockey; however, as she is actively involved in the community sitting on several boards and committees that include the Durham Region Anti-Racism Taskforce, Coaching Association of Canada, Anti-Black Racism and Black Excellence with Durham Catholic District School Board, as well as a mentor with the Emerging Leader Development Program with the Canadian Olympic Committee, and the Black Female Coach Mentorship Program with the Black Canadian Coaches Association.
"I am excited to start my next chapter at the OUA as the Manager of EDI and Student Experience," said Shauna. "I would like to thank Gord and Matthew for this opportunity and to join them on this journey. I am looking forward to working with our members to continue to build and grow EDI programs across the province."
Shauna will begin her tenure with the OUA on September 19, 2022.
