Tony Fong, PhD
About Tony Fong, PhD
Tony Fong, PhD, is the Senior Communications Manager for Diversity and Inclusion at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has extensive experience in corporate communications, content marketing, and academia, having worked at various organizations including TD, Quandl, and the University of Toronto.
Company
Tony Fong is currently employed by TELUS as a Senior Communications Manager, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he manages communications aimed at fostering an inclusive work environment.
Title
Tony Fong holds the position of Senior Communications Manager, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) at TELUS. His role involves strategic communication planning to enhance diversity and inclusion initiatives within the company.
Education and Expertise
Tony Fong completed his Ph.D. in American Literature from the University of Toronto, where he studied from 2006 to 2013. Prior to this, he earned a Master's Degree in English from McGill University between 2002 and 2004. Additionally, he has completed the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program from Cornell University.
Work Experience
Tony Fong has held various roles throughout his career. At TELUS, he is the Senior Communications Manager, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). He previously worked at TD as a Corporate Communications Manager from 2019 to 2021 and as a BAU Communications Specialist for 7 months from 2018 to 2019. Tony also served as the Content Marketing and Documentation Manager at Quandl from 2016 to 2018 and held multiple other communications roles at institutions like the University of Toronto, Ontario Centres of Excellence, and The Walrus.
Publications and Writing
Tony Fong has been a contributing writer for several notable publications such as The Huffington Post, The Walrus, the UC Observer, and Kitchen Daily. He has written on a wide range of topics, including big data, capital markets, privacy laws, and the Toronto International Film Festival.