What does Black Excellence mean? How can we work together as a community so that African, Black, African-Caribbean (ABC) students can envision and feel empowered to reach their goals and achieve their full potential?

For session #2 of the OCDSB Black Excellence Discussion Series, we invite four professionals to share their experiences and offer their career advice for students.

Wednesday, May 18 from 7:00-8:00 pm

Presenters:

Introductions: Camille Williams-Taylor, OCDSB Director of Education
Moderator: Jacqueline Lawrence, OCDSB Diversity and Equity Coordinator
 
Panel:
Dominique Dennery,  coach, facilitator, and management consultant
Dr. Joy Harewood, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging and Associate Clinical Professor at SUNY College of Optometry (former OCDSB student)  
Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, a critical care and palliative care physician at The Ottawa Hospital
Faisa Omer, MSc, Mental Health Counsellor (former OCDSB student)