Facilitating Brave Learning Sessions that Move Teams Forward.

I support organizations in navigating sensitive issues such as microaggressions, racism, and discrimination, while also exploring the health impacts of racism and the broader social determinants of health.

Services

Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Consultation

Naika has experience leading health equity assessments for community-facing programs, identifying systemic gaps and co-developing actionable, context-specific recommendations with teams to improve equity in service delivery.
If you're seeking support for your health equity, diversity, and inclusion portfolio, please reach out.
Group Presentations & Facilitation

Naika has over 15 years experience facilitating groups and learning sessions on a variety of topics. She creates safer spaces for attendees to engage, learn and feel inspired.
Naika has worked with multiple government and community organizations to develop and tailor learning session to meet their needs.
Public Speaking

Naika is an experienced speaker, moderator, and guest panelist who brings her years of expertise and energy to every event.
Combining storytelling, data, and authenticity, she always inspires and motivates her audiences.

Naika and co-facilitator Angelique delivered an exceptional Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) workshop for our team at the Outpatient Mental Health Team at CHEO. Their approach was both engaging and deeply educational, helping staff connect with complex topics through practical examples of microaggressions and allyship. The session sparked meaningful reflection on personal bias, language, and self-awareness, and empowered our team to speak up with more confidence. The workshop introduced effective strategies such as 'calling in' to address harm constructively, and inspired ongoing learning about racism and Canadian history. Most importantly, it equipped our team with tools to foster more inclusive communication and assessment practices, ultimately contributing to safer and more welcoming workspaces. We are grateful for their expertise and highly recommend their services.

Dasa Farthing, CHEO Outpatient Mental Health Manager
Naïka Thomas delivered an informative and interactive session on Anti-Black Racism in Healthcare. The presentation deepened our understanding of how systemic racism impacts health outcomes for Black communities and highlighted the barriers Black newcomers face when navigating the healthcare system. It also provided practical strategies that strengthened our team’s capacity to support newcomers and advance more equitable care. Great job!

West Ottawa Community Resource Team