- Developed and implemented a program for early-stage Black entrepreneurs that impacted over 150 participants, providing them with tools and resources to start and grow their businesses.- Created and led a program for high school students across 6 provinces that focused on preparing them for post-secondary education in a holistic way, covering topics such as financial literacy, self-esteem, and mental wellness. Impacted 180 Black high school students.- Designed and facilitated… Show more - Developed and implemented a program for early-stage Black entrepreneurs that impacted over 150 participants, providing them with tools and resources to start and grow their businesses.- Created and led a program for high school students across 6 provinces that focused on preparing them for post-secondary education in a holistic way, covering topics such as financial literacy, self-esteem, and mental wellness. Impacted 180 Black high school students.- Designed and facilitated workshops and training sessions for program participants, providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their respective fields.- Collaborated with local businesses, community organizations, and educational institutions to provide program participants with mentorship, networking opportunities, and financial support.- Conducted research and analysis to identify the specific needs of program participants, and adjusted program content and delivery to meet those needs.- Established and maintained relationships with program participants, providing ongoing support and guidance to ensure their continued success.- Developed and managed program budgets, ensuring that resources were allocated effectively and efficiently to maximize impact.- Monitored program performance and evaluated program outcomes, using data-driven insights to make strategic improvements and adjustments as necessary. Show less

- Assisted with internal operations including: developing new policies, leading the organization's social committee, quarterly newsletters to the community, honorarium distribution for special projects and securing travel and accommodation for organizational travel. - Supported grant applications, preparing budgets and forecasting spending.

- Applied to and secured funding under the Mental Health of Black Canadians, Implementation Stream with the Public Health Agency of Canada.- Secured over 550k of funding for the organization through grant applications.- Oversaw daily operations of 3 ongoing projects, ensuring all aspects of programming are being run successfully and milestones and reporting requirements were being met in a timely manner.- Developed and monitored budgets on an ongoing basis ranging from… Show more - Applied to and secured funding under the Mental Health of Black Canadians, Implementation Stream with the Public Health Agency of Canada.- Secured over 550k of funding for the organization through grant applications.- Oversaw daily operations of 3 ongoing projects, ensuring all aspects of programming are being run successfully and milestones and reporting requirements were being met in a timely manner.- Developed and monitored budgets on an ongoing basis ranging from 50k - 400k. Completed financial and progress reports to submit to various funders.- Developed a training program for facilitators of the mental health curriculum and hired and trained 12 staff members to facilitate programming virtually.- Developed evaluation plan in collaboration with third-party evaluators including logic models.- Managed staff through developing work plans, facilitating weekly meetings, and providing support.- Facilitated 12 cohorts of a Black Youth Mental Wellness Program impacting over 300 Black youth between the ages of 11-17- Successfully integrated a task management system into the organization. Reconciled organizational budgets on a monthly basis. - Prepared reports for multiple projects for funders on a quarterly basis. - Coordinated Black Healthcare Professionals Network - a project aimed at developing Black healthcare entrepreneurs. - Created onboarding materials. Facilitated onboarding for both permanent and contract staff. Show less

Developed and executed plans to pivot programs virtually in response to the pandemic. Developed a comprehensive training model for program coaches. Reported regularly to funders on financials and progress of multiple projects. Created an evaluation plan to measure impact of the program on staff, youth and coaches.

Conducted research around mental health knowledge of Black youth and identified gaps.Created a 24-lesson comprehensive curriculum for Black boys in grade 7 and 8 about mental wellness through an Anti-Black racism lens.Planned and conducted focus groups with community members who have lived experiences to inform creation of curriculum.Prepared and submitted quarterly project reports to PHAC (funder).This project was funded under the incubator phase of the Mental… Show more Conducted research around mental health knowledge of Black youth and identified gaps.Created a 24-lesson comprehensive curriculum for Black boys in grade 7 and 8 about mental wellness through an Anti-Black racism lens.Planned and conducted focus groups with community members who have lived experiences to inform creation of curriculum.Prepared and submitted quarterly project reports to PHAC (funder).This project was funded under the incubator phase of the Mental Health of Black Canadians Project.Applied for and secured funding from PHAC to see implementation of the curriculum created.Led the delivery of JR. NBA basketball program and YOF (grade 7 and 8 boys) basketball league. Show less