Welcome to Providence
Coaching and Training
“Providence” means timely preparation for future eventualities.
At Providence Coaching and Training, we support organizations in developing and implementing evidence‑based change management strategies that move beyond traditional equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives. Choosing Providence means partnering with a team committed to leading tactical, intentional dialogue around strategic planning, team development, and organizational effectiveness. As the world continues to evolve, we focus on identifying who is missing from the conversation and uncovering opportunities for meaningful improvement.
Providence works alongside you to build readiness, capability, and resilience — cultivating the conditions necessary for sustainable, transformational equity as future challenges arise.
Tina Garnett | Founder & Principal Consultant
Tina Garnett — known to most as Tee — is a seventh‑generation Canadian whose lineage traces back to Charlotte Handy, a woman who escaped slavery in Virginia and found refuge in the Great Lakes Black Settlement in Collingwood, Ontario in the 1700s. Tee’s work is deeply informed by this legacy of resilience, resistance, and community care.
For nearly three decades, she has led courageous conversations and advanced human rights–based equity and inclusion practices across marginalized communities and complex institutions. Her career reflects a sustained commitment to dismantling systemic barriers, strengthening organizational accountability, and creating environments where people can thrive with dignity.
In their role as the inaugural Executive Lead & Strategic Advisor of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at SickKids, the Children’s Hospital of Toronto, Tee successfully implemented the institution's first EDI Strategy. This groundbreaking strategy garnered recognition in the Canadian Senate and was highlighted in MacLean's Magazine, ultimately contributing to SickKids ranking #5 in the Canadian health sector for the Forbes Top Diverse Employer Award.
For nearly three decades, she has led courageous conversations and advanced human rights–based equity and inclusion practices across marginalized communities and complex institutions. Her career reflects a sustained commitment to dismantling systemic barriers, strengthening organizational accountability, and creating environments where people can thrive with dignityTee is widely recognized for producing evidence‑based outcomes that drive meaningful clinical and corporate change. They pioneered the first patient, caregiver, and workforce social‑determinant data collection and analysis initiatives — a groundbreaking contribution that has influenced practice across pediatric institutions, academia, and community‑based organizations. Their impact also extends to Northern British Columbia, where they co‑founded an innovative Indigenous youth organization focused on empowerment and culturally grounded leadership.
Drawing on extensive experience in senior executive roles, Tee brings the strategic insight and operational expertise needed to help leaders navigate complex change management deliverables and foster constructive, forward‑moving dialogue. Their genuine care and approachability — often accompanied by a warm, grounding smile — create an environment where individuals feel safe, supported, and fully engaged.
Tee excels at offering pragmatic, actionable recommendations that help individuals, teams, and organizations reach their fullest potential. Their work is defined by clarity, compassion, and a deep commitment to human‑centered transformation.
Tee has spent years on a profound journey of self‑discovery, grounded in the belief that humanity is continually capable of growth — especially when we confront our limitations and embrace our potential for greatness. With certifications in Human Resource Management and Project Management, Tee deepened their expertise by earning a master’s degree focused on identifying and dismantling systemic social barriers.
A committed and courageous leader, Tee continues to guide individuals and organizations in taking bold steps toward eradicating systemic harms, inequities, and violence. Their work strengthens retention, morale, and productivity by fostering environments where people feel valued, respected, and supported.
Tee’s dedication to personal growth extends beyond traditional leadership development. Completing a Yoga Instructor Certification has enriched their understanding of the somatic impact of trauma, allowing them to integrate body‑based awareness into their equity and wellbeing practices.
Across all their work, Tee brings clarity, compassion, and a deep commitment to transformational change — supporting leaders, teams, and organizations in moving toward their fullest potential.
Our expertise in the trauma sector allows us to approach every conversation with a trauma‑informed, healing‑focused lens — often infused with a touch of humor to ease difficult moments. Years of working alongside victims of violence have sharpened our ability to perceive what is unspoken, read nuance, and remain agile in assessing and responding to complex situations. This sensitivity is invaluable when navigating challenging discussions and understanding where individuals or organizations may be encountering barriers.
Tee is particularly skilled in facilitating conflict resolution — often described as a “conflict whisperer” — when there is genuine openness to receiving and acting on the insights offered. Our clients span a wide and diverse landscape, including government officials, governing boards, academic institutions, television production companies, women’s shelters and drop‑ins, community organizations, arts spaces, and provincial and local Indigenous Friendship Centres. Providence Coaching and Training remains committed to providing ongoing, private support to professionals and leaders who are striving to foster transformational equity within their organizations.
Our approach integrates healing‑focused, psychoeducational cognitive support for leaders seeking to build more equitable, inclusive, and accountable workplaces. We help cultivate the conditions necessary for transformational equity — strengthening individual wellbeing, organizational culture, and long‑term capacity for growth.
Our Services
Executive Leadership Coaching
We specialize in guiding executive leaders through innovative change initiatives by cultivating creative thinking, mediation skills, constructive problem‑solving, and meaningful collaboration. Our work supports leaders in navigating complexity with confidence and clarity, while fostering the conditions necessary for sustainable organizational growth.
At Providence, we facilitate transformative leadership journeys that empower individuals to realize their highest potential. Through strategic guidance, trauma‑informed insight, and evidence‑based practice, we help leaders move beyond traditional approaches and embrace bold, forward‑looking solutions that strengthen both people and systems.
Human Resources Support
We offer comprehensive infrastructural support to promote inclusive recruitment practices and equitable advancement opportunities. Our services include conducting sensitive investigations related to workplace violence and human rights complaints. Additionally, we provide consultation and support for addressing incidents of workplace violence, harassment, or discrimination, ensuring a safe and respectful work environment for all employees.
Infrastructural Changes and Operational Guidance
We excel in revising policies and pathways to enhance staff and client inclusion. Our approach involves crafting new, inclusive policies and procedures that align with diversity and inclusion objectives within your organization. Through operational guidance, we facilitate seamless integration of these changes into your existing infrastructure, fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect for all stakeholders.
Community-Based Research & Sustainable Program Development
We lead community‑based research initiatives that centre lived experience, cultural knowledge, and human rights‑based methodologies. Our approach ensures that programs are not only evidence‑informed, but meaningfully shaped by the communities they are designed to serve. Through collaborative engagement, data analysis, and equity‑focused evaluation, we support organizations in developing sustainable programs that address real needs, strengthen community trust, and create long‑term impact. Providence helps you build initiatives that are culturally grounded, operationally sound, and capable of evolving alongside the communities they support.