Award Recipients
President’s Awards 2025 Recipients | Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award
David Neumann Faculty of Media, Creative Arts & Design
“David has never shied away from the hard questions or the hard work. He has built bridges between institutions, cultures, and individuals, always centering Indigenous perspectives and ensuring that emerging technologies reflect the richness of our communities.”
Tara Manych, Assocciate Vice-President, Transformation, University College of the North
David exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond - driving a collective commitment to inclusive excellence, creating pathways for equity deserving groups, and building a more just and welcoming future.
David Neumann’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging is evident in his transformative body of work: pioneering emerging technology community outreach workshops that open doors to technology for over a thousand high school students over the past 8 years; co-leading a groundbreaking Circus and Technology summer camp in Barbados, which empowers youth through performance art and STEAM; supporting the Canadian Black History Experience; collaborating on AI events that center Indigenous voices in partnership with University College of the North in Manitoba; and spearheading the conversion of a shipping container into a breastfeeding and daycare space in Kenya with Bondo Technical Training Institute. His inclusive leadership bridges communities, creating powerful change and inspiring futures worldwide.
David’s unwavering commitment to fostering equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging shines through his work on campus and far beyond. From creating transformative technology programs for youth, to championing global collaborations that center Indigenous and Black voices - and leading groundbreaking initiatives like the ACT summer camp in Barbados - David’s efforts embody what it means to build meaningful, inclusive spaces for all.
David exemplifies what it means to go above and beyond - driving a collective commitment to inclusive excellence, creating pathways for equity deserving groups, and building a more just and welcoming future. His leadership, passion, and impact reflect the very spirit of this award, and his work resonates in every life he touches.
