Amy Ellard-Gray (PhD)
Principal Consultant, Owner
Amy has been a researcher and evaluator for 10 years, working in the academic and private consulting sectors. She has a PhD in Applied Social Psychology with a focus on social justice. She is also a Certified Canadian Inclusion Professional with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.
Amy is dedicated to research, evaluation, and planning work that builds community and contributes to a more sustainable future. She is experienced in a wide range of topic areas and a wide array of methodologies. Amy was motivated to start Grow Insight Consulting to marry her professional skills with her personal passion for food sovereignty and environmental justice. Through Grow Insight, Amy brings her expertise in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and research and evaluation to the food, environment, and sustainability sectors.
Amy lives in Guelph, Ontario, which is situated on Between the Lakes (no. 3) Treaty Land. This is the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation of the Anishinaabek Peoples. Amy lives on this land with her wife and two young children. They are gardeners of food and of native plants, advocates of keeping backyard chickens, DIY specialists, and believers in the power of community.
Designations & Memberships
- Member of Canadian Evaluation Society
- Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) Individual Practitioner
- Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional
Areas of Expertise
Simplified Summary
Our training includes a PhD in Social Psychology and Inclusion Professional certification. I do work that builds community and contributes to a more sustainable future. Grow Insight brings to the table a wide range of skills in two areas: EDI, and Sustainable food systems. I live in Guelph, Ontario. That is the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. I am thankful to live on this land where my wife and I raise our two young children.