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June Francis holds the Beedie Professorship and is the Director of the Institute for Black African Diaspora Research Engagement at Simon Fraser University. She is a co-founder of the Black Caucus at SFU and serves as a Special Advisor to the President on Anti-Racism. Appointed as the Chair of the Anti-Racism Data Committee in British Columbia, June collaborates with various provincial initiatives to help identify and eliminate systemic racism in the public sector. Her research interests center on race, racism, marketing, diversity, and the intersectionality of these themes in marketplace dynamics. June's advocacy for equity, diversity, and inclusion extends into her role as Board Chair for Hogan’s Alley Society, where she aims to advance the economic and cultural wellbeing of people of African descent. With a career spanning the private and public sectors, June's local and international engagements include consulting, media appearances, and board governance in civil society. She has received multiple awards, highlighting her contributions to education and anti-racism initiatives. June has authored several influential papers recognizing the impact of systemic issues within society and marketing fields, and continues to engage audiences through teaching, community projects, and workshops.
Department of Philosophy