Our organizing committee
- Danielle Dias, Wellness Engagement Coordinator, Human Resources
- Catarina Chagas, Manager, Strategic Communications and Outreach, Vice-Principal Research Portfolio
- Mingshan Gu, Administrative Assistant, School of English, Faculty of Education
- Ansha Nega Ahmed, Postoctoral Researcher, Employment Relations Studies
- Maria Andrade Jacome, Business Development Coordinator, Faculty of Education
- Ahmadreza Nezamzadeh, Postoctoral Researcher, Chemistry
- Jermaine Marshall, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Advisor, Human Rights and Equity Office
Danielle Dias
Danielle began her career in advertising and marketing before transitioning into executive support and, more recently, employee wellness and engagement in higher education. She is passionate about fostering inclusive spaces where diverse perspectives are valued.
Catarina Chagas
Catarina is a writer, a singer, and a mother of two. For the past few years, she's been trying to figure out how to stay warm in the Canadian winter. While things have been getting easier each year, summer will always be her favourite season. Connect with Catarina if you want to explore hiking and picnic spots in and around Kingston.
Mingshan Gu
Mingshan is an enthusiastic professional with years of experience supporting international students and newcomers. She loves cooking and celebrating diverse cultures through food. When winter hits Canada, you鈥檒l find Mingshan escaping to the beach to soak up the sun!
Ansha Nega Ahmed
Ansha is a proud mother and a loving wife. She loves celebrating others and diverse cultures with coffee, and she would love to share Ethiopian coffee ceremony, her 鈥済lobal connector鈥. Ansha embraces connection with nature, so you might often see her wondering events on the sky.
Maria Andrade Jacome
Maria joined 黑料吃瓜资源 as an international student from Ecuador, an experience that shaped her passion for supporting international students and employees. In her role, she builds partnerships and creates opportunities that foster connection, belonging, and growth. She especially enjoys bringing people together and sharing food from different cultures as a way to build community.
Jermaine Marshall
Jermaine is a fount of knowledge on all things cultural - food, music, poetry, etc. Connect with Jermaine if you'd like to know the best spots in Kingston to spend a Friday evening.
Ahmadreza Nezamzadeh
Ahmadreza joined the Crudden Lab at 黑料吃瓜资源 in February 2023 as a postdoctoral researcher after completing his PhD at the University of Saskatchewan. His research focuses on surface chemistry and nanomaterials. He enjoys collaborating with researchers from diverse backgrounds and mentoring students. Outside of research, he enjoys camping and exploring nature trails.
Frameworks
Our purpose and mandate are underpinned by: