Jina is a consultant and speaker on diversity, inclusion, culture, and belonging. She creates training programs and workshops to help clients move forward in their D&I journey. She is a storyteller and speaks candidly about her experiences, hard lessons, and ‘aha’ moments that helped her understand the importance of individuality, the value of curiosity, and the courage it takes to “just” be yourself. Often described as “approachable” and “relatable” by her clients, she works with purpose and the intention of being engaging, practical, and immediately applicable to real-world situations. Jina draws from her unique background and mix of work experiences to offer examples and share insights designed to benefit everyone across the workplace ecosystem – executives, management, employees, and customers.

Previously, she was Principal Consultant at EtiennePartners (EP), a boutique consulting firm that offered a unique strategy development, workshops & coaching to leaders, executives and entrepreneurs. Co-founded with her husband, EP was a full-time partnership in both work and life. Although in different professions, their work often intersected around the importance of self-awareness in leadership and navigating conflict within teams. Combining their experiences, backgrounds, and work led to the development of their unique approach to D&I, which she continues to use in her practice today.

   

Masika Mahabir, CEO and Founder of Diversity Nexus, is a problem-solver who delivers measurable results across industries. With a diverse skill set, Masika leverages her expertise to create high-impact solutions that drive growth, innovation, and success. Her ability to draw from a wide range of experiences allows her to tackle complex challenges with precision and efficiency, producing outcomes that transform teams and organizations.

At the core of her work is psychological safety. Masika knows that when people feel secure and empowered, they perform better, think creatively, and collaborate more effectively. She has built Diversity Nexus on this foundation, using DEI and ISO standard frameworks to create environments where teams thrive, leading to improved innovation, stronger performance, and tangible growth.

With over a decade of experience, Masika’s leadership has propelled Diversity Nexus to the forefront of DEI solutions. Her passion, combined with a results-driven approach, ensures that organizations meet and surpass their goals.