Amelia Costigan
About Amelia Costigan
Amelia Costigan serves as the Senior Director of Information Center at Catalyst Inc., where she focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. With extensive experience in developing e-Learning curricula and conducting research on DEI topics, she is recognized for her contributions to creating inclusive workplace environments.
Work at Catalyst Inc.
Amelia Costigan currently serves as the Sr. Director of the Information Center at Catalyst Inc., a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she worked at Catalyst Inc. as the Director of the Information Center from 2011 to 2023, accumulating 12 years of experience in New York. During her tenure, she also held the position of Senior Associate from 2014 to 2015. In her roles, she has focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, developing tools and resources to support practitioners.
Education and Expertise
Amelia Costigan has a robust educational background. She earned her Master of Library Science (MLS) from Saint John's University, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Boston University, and a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) from Queens College. Her academic achievements complement her professional expertise in DEI topics, including the development of skills-based e-Learning curricula and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Background
Amelia Costigan has built a career centered around diversity, equity, and inclusion. She has extensive experience in conducting custom research on DEI topics, producing white papers, trend reports, and briefs. Her work includes delivering webinars and presentations aimed at addressing unconscious bias and microaggressions in the workplace. She utilizes information graphics to communicate DEI concepts effectively and specializes in creating off-the-shelf DEI tools for practitioners.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Amelia Costigan has made significant contributions to the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion. She has developed skills-based e-Learning curricula specifically designed for DEI topics and has a strong focus on building inclusive team cultures. Her strategic partnerships and cross-functional collaboration efforts have enhanced the impact of DEI initiatives within organizations.