Reshma Dhrodia is a social worker and educator dedicated to enhancing equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI), wellness, and safety. As the EDI Director at the Faculty of Music, she leads the development of strategic policies, programs, and initiatives focused on education, community engagement, accessibility, and systems navigation. She also offers confidential consultation on wellness and human rights.

Reshma is the lead of Future Sound 6, a community-engaged music program connecting BIPOC young women, trans, and gender-expansive youth from low-income communities in the GTA with the Faculty of Music. In partnership with the YWCA Girls Centre in Scarborough, this program offers training in group music making, digital production, audio engineering, live performance, and creative audiovisual projects. Funded by the University of Toronto Access Strategy and Partnerships Office and the Faculty of Music’s Community Engagement fund, Future Sound 6 supports participants as they develop their artistry and well-being with mentorship from Faculty of Music students, faculty, and staff

Before joining the Faculty, Reshma worked for many years at St. George Campus’ Accessibility Services office. She is a recipient of the Jill Matus Excellence in Student Services Award and co-created training programs on Language, Ableism, and Inclusion, delivered to thousands of participants alongside U of T’s AODA Officer.