Afrofeminist activist, trainer, speaker
and consultant
resume
Community organizer with a master's degree in international studies and more than 10 years of experience in feminist research and intervention. Possessing a field of expertise in intersectionality, issues of inclusion and universal accessibility as well as skills in mobilization, research, training and coordination.
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Skills
Content strategy Writing Campaign management Branding Social networks Events Fundraising Creative initiatives
Experience
2016 - present
Trainer and speaker
2021
Expert member
- Working group for the development of the National Action Plan against VAW and GBV
- Shelter Women Canada (HFC)
2016 - present
Trainer and speaker
Design and conduct trainings with women's groups, community groups, unions and institutions
Address different themes depending on the training: intersectionality, systemic racism, equity, diversity and inclusion and accessibility
Advise and support groups in the development and renewal of their organizational practices to promote equity, diversity and inclusion
Design and give conferences on various themes related to gender-based violence and violence against women, systemic racism and police violence
2021
Expert member
- Working group for the development of the National Action Plan against VAW and GBV
- Shelter Women Canada (HFC)
Review, sort, and analyze the recommendations provided by the Department of Women and Gender Equality Canada (FEGC) regarding the prevention of violence against women and gender-based violence
Participation in the identification and drafting of 20 recommendations for the report
Provide expertise in non-punitive and transformative approaches to VAW/GBV prevention
Provide expertise in anti-racist and anti-oppressive approaches to preventing and responding to GBV/GBV
2016 - present
Trainer and speaker
Design and conduct trainings with women's groups, community groups, unions and institutions
Address different themes depending on the training: intersectionality, systemic racism, equity, diversity and inclusion and accessibility
Advise and support groups in the development and renewal of their organizational practices to promote equity, diversity and inclusion
Design and give conferences on various themes related to gender-based violence and violence against women, systemic racism and police violence
2020 - present
Founder and consultant for the Hood-Stop Sexual Violence project
Montreal, Quebec
Provide support in seeking funding for projects and partnerships
Write memoirs on topics related to sexual violence
Make political representation to governmental and non-governmental authorities in order to promote the project
Advise the work team in the design of the prevention program for young people, the community and residents. in Montreal North
Advise the work team in the development of culturally safe and accessible services for survivors in Montreal North
Assist in the deployment of the prevention program
2019 - present
Coordinator of the interdisciplinary studies program in sexuality
- Simone de Beauvoir Institute, Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec
Establish working partnerships with community groups in the context of projects, events, and other educational activities that bring action and knowledge to the community
Partner with NGOs, community groups, governmental and paragovernmental organizations, and private sector organizations to identify student placement opportunities for the PRACTICUM program
Select students eligible for the PRACTICUM and support them throughout their placement
Meet with all persons admitted to the Interdisciplinary program in sexuality studies and advise them as needed throughout the duration of the program.
Organize and conduct orientation sessions
Participate in recruitment activities, especially off campus (CEGEPs, Pride, etc.).
Design promotional strategies, projects and events to promote the programs offered by the Institute, in consultation with the Chair.
Analyze enrollment trends and identify opportunities for recruiting and improving retention.
Consult and liaise with the various Faculties and Departments at Concordia, community organizations and feminist groups at the local, national and international level to promote SdBI events, activities and initiatives. Represent the Institute at various events.
2016 - 2019
Liaison officer
Coordinator of the intersectionality component (inclusion and diversity)
- Quebec Association of Centers for Help and Fight against Sexual Assault
Montreal, Quebec
Coordinate and carry out support-training activities with CALACS: participate in identifying needs, adapt content and support-training approaches, provide supervision, facilitation, coordination and evaluation of support and training
Support member CALACS in the development and application of inclusion and accessibility policies for Indigenous women, immigrant and racialized women, women from LGBTQIA+ communities, women with disabilities and homeless women
Coordinate the “plural movement against sexual violence” Advisory Committee and relations with member organizations
Design awareness tools and train CALACS on issues affecting women living at the intersection of discrimination
Seek funding for projects and partnerships
Write memoirs on topics related to sexual violence
Make the political representation of the RQCALACS with governmental and non-governmental authorities
Diplomas
2006
MSc. In international studies
(Gender and Development / Sociology)
Montreal university
2000
BA in Modern Languages
University of Puerto Rico, USA
Social implications in Quebec and Prizes
2020 - present
Co-founding member of the Coalition to Defund the Police
2019 - present
Member of the Action and Monitoring Coalition on the Incarceration of Women in Quebec
2017 - present
Vice-president of the Quebec Women's Federation
2015 - 2017
President of the Women's Word Foundation
2019
Named one of the 100 most influential people of African descent (MIPAD) Read article in english / Read article in French
2019
Winner at the 28 edition of the Black History Month Voices of Emancipation Read article in French
