Stigma and Sexual Health Interventions to Nurture Empowerment (SSHINE) Lab is an interdisciplinary community-based research labI'm privileged to contribute to the exploration of social factors influencing global sexual and reproductive health and rights. SSHINE is dedicated to fostering global collaboration, community engagement, and advancing health equity and social justice. Utilizing creative and arts-based methodologies such as digital storytelling, comics, participatory theatre, and more, we strive to reduce social inequities and develop community-driven solutions.

Excited to be part of the Talk it Out, Work it Out program, aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of seniors in the Jane and Finch community.As a facilitator, I am committed to providing comprehensive support and guidance, empowering seniors on their path to improved health and happiness.

Providing advocacy services and plans to children, young people, families, foster carers, kinship carers, and service providers who are navigating the Child welfare systemReviewing CAS Service Plans, legal documents, and other relevant case documentsWorking alongside students and adult carers to facilitate knowledge growth and interdependence ensuring that their rights, views, and experiences are heard and respected.Developing workshops and a community space for and with Child Welfare survivors Researching potential funding opportunities for the organization. Developing grant proposals and applications.

Co-developing a client centered plan of service for at-risk youth in order to meet employment goals; connecting them to wrap-around services (i.e.; counselling, housing)Creating a secure base relationship with each client served to help build rapport and best support them in job search and retention. Facilitated and created online workshops to prepare clients with marketing themselves to employers and maintain employment Marketing, outreach and promoting of program to employers, community agencies and potential clients Maintaining client records, case notes, activity report and board report

Providing a safe, child-focused, neutral environment for parents, or other family members, to visit with their childrenSafe drop-off or exchange point where children may be transferred between a custodial parent and another relative, or the access parent.Responsible for documenting factual reports for client and court records

Responsible for organizing daily activities for preschool age children.Collaborate with classroom teachers to create new activities.Teach children personal care behaviors while promoting health and success.