Book Alyy Patel
Diversity & Intersectionality Consultant
Diversity & Intersectionality Consulting
With nine years of experience as an independent Diversity & Intersectionality Consultant and Keynote Speaker, Alyy facilitates educational and thought-provoking consultations that are uniquely designed to meet the client's needs.
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Using a gentle, empathic, and play-based approach, Alyy works with clients to foster healthy, productive, and truly inclusive environments. Alyy's consultations offer both short-term and long-term solutions (interpersonal interactions, organizational culture, and institutional policy/structure).
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Drawing on her academic expertise in intersectionality, Alyy develops and delivers captivating workshops, speeches, and consultations that move beyond traditional diversity and inclusion models. Her presentations are suitable for audiences with limited or advanced knowledge of intersectionality.
If you're looking for meaningful ways to enhance diversity and inclusion, Alyy's intersectional approach may be a good fit. See her services below.
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Major Clients
Some previous clients include:
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Services Offered
Workshop Facilitation
Keynote Speaker
Policy Evaluation
Workplace D&I Audit
Research Assistant
Digital Marketing
Speaker Services
Need a dynamic speaker for your next event?
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Alyy Patel is a highly captivating speaker who uses a storytelling and light comedic approach to educate audiences of all ages. Since 2015, Alyy has been invited as a keynote to dozens of schools, corporations, conferences, and other professional settings to talk about LGBTQ+ inclusion, allyship, identity & mental health, Queer South Asian experiences, and more.
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Alyy's presentations never fail to engage an audience.
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Significant Keynotes Include:
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Ontario Government: OPS (2024)
Payments Canada (2024)
​Wattpad (2022)
Ontario Government's Pride Flag Raising Ceremony (2022)
International Film Festival of South Asia (2020)
Pride Toronto's Dyke March (2020, 2024)
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Areas of Expertise
Workshop & keynote topics include, but are not limited to:
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LGBTQ+
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Allyship (how to be a good ally)
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Gender (Non-Binary, Pronouns, etc.)
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Intro to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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Unconscious Bias (Privilege & Power)
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Navigating Shame & Guilt of Privilege
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Cultural Competency
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Inclusive Workplace Culture
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Intersectionality
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Being Queer & South Asian
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Identity-Based Violence
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Anti-Discrimination
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Micro-Aggressions
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Anti-Asian Racism
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Queer Mental Health
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Authenticity
Interested in a topic that is not listed above? Alyy's subject matter expertise is consistently expanding and ever-changing; as such, this is not a comprehensive list. Contact Alyy to discuss the topics you have in mind.
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As of 2023, the most popular choice is the "being queer & south asian" and "allyship" bundle with a 100% success rate for audience engagement and enjoyment.
Facilitation Approach
Alyy firmly believes that a gentle facilitation approach is essential for diversity and intersectionality education. As such, the following values are entrenched in the foundation of Alyy's consultations: play-based, loving-kindness, and empathy. This facilitation approach fosters a safer environment in which attendees feel comfortable learning and engaging in challenging self-introspection topics, such as personal privilege and unconscious bias.
Play-Based
Loving-Kindness
Empathy
What To Expect
for booking workshops & keynote talks
Request a Quote.
Let Alyy know which service you seek (e.g., talk, workshop, etc), your organization, budget, anticipated date, location, etc.
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Confirm Details.
Confirm a date, location, and cost that works for all parties involved. If you prefer, you can do this after step 3.
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Meet with Alyy.
Alyy strongly believes in designing workshops and talks that meet your company's needs. Meet with Alyy to share any specific areas or ongoing issues you want her to address. For example, if some of your colleagues struggle with using correct pronouns or require knowledge on how to be a good ally — let Alyy know so she can incorporate these elements into her talk/workshop for your workplace.
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Enjoy!
You're all set. Enjoy your virtual or in-person talk/workshop with Alyy!
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