Lin Ferguson is currently the Executive Director for the Rhema Foundation Canada, a global charity that approaches the human condition from a holistic approach. Lin was recently recognized for her leadership by her local MP, Michael Levitt, for her leadership in February during the Black History Month of this year.
Ike Okafor works at the Office of Health Professions Student Affairs as the Senior Officer, Service Learning and Diversity Outreach. A central focus of his work at the University of Toronto has been working collaboratively with university divisions, student groups and community organizations to promote access to post-secondary education, particularly the University of Toronto.
Warren G. Salmon founded Black Board International, a software company, in order to provide a variety of technology-based products and services with culturally inclusive content. Black Board currently offers programs that are used by thousands of children and adults in educational institutes and homes around the world.
Symone Walters is a community activist and social entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience supporting Black youth and building community organizations. She joins us from the Toronto Community Benefits Network and previously the Duke Heights BIA. Her time is dedicated to initiatives that focus on economic sustainability and capacity building of minority-owned businesses.
Isaac Olowolafe Jr. is a entrepreneur, business owner, and philanthropist. He established The Dream Maker Realty/Olowolafe Family Scholarship Award at the University of Toronto, the largest endowment for African Studies in any Canadian University.
Eldon Holder Jr. is an award-winning HR professional in defence and cybersecurity who has developed workforce planning policies, and talent management strategies for the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Eldon funded and led the Connecting The Dots Project, a national initiative, that established a Canadian network of Black leaders working towards positive change.
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