
Dr. Natasha Williams
(Women's Mental Health)

Dr. Natasha Williams
(Women's Mental Health)
Dr. Natasha Williams is a Radical Self-Care and Leadership Expert, Registered Psychologist and one of the founding clinical directors of Allied Psychological Services which is an anti-oppressive, multi-ethnic, multi-lingual psychological private practice in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Williams is also an international professional speaker, trainer, best-selling published author and a certified Diversity, Equity and Inclusion facilitator. Dr. Williams was a regular contributor to the Marilyn Denis show in Toronto and she is currently a media expert with CTV News, CTV Your Morning and the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation). She has also been featured in several publications such as Chatelaine, Reader’s Digest, The Globe and Mail, The National Post and the Huffington Post. Dr. Williams has written several books including “Embracing Selfishness, it’s not what you think” and “You are not Every Woman!”. She is passionate about using a combination of clinical expertise, personal experience and faith to motivate and facilitate transformative change.

Zakaria Abdulle
(Men's Mental Health)

Zakaria Abdulle
(Men's Mental Health)
Zakaria Abdulle is a public policy professional and social purpose real estate developer dedicated to finding collaborative solutions to complex problems. He currently serves his communities across Toronto as Board Chair and President of the Somali Centre for Culture - a social purpose real estate not for profit aiming to address the social infrastructure needs of black communities.Zak started his career in the community development sector. Today his city building experience spans areas of housing, land use planning and development, healthcare, education, and community economic development. He has provided community impact-driven advice to senior decision-makers in the City of Toronto, the Ontario Government, and the Government of Canada.

Christiana Egi
(Seniors Mental Health)

Christiana Egi
(Seniors Mental Health)
Christiana Egi is a Registered Nurse, Dementia Advocate, Author, and Podcaster, recognized with multiple honours including the 2024 Top 25 Women of Influence Award, the Nigerian International Advocacy Award for her tireless work in dementia education and community wellness, and the 2025 Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch distinction. With nearly 40 years of nursing experience, she is committed to promoting mental and physical well-being while breaking down the stigma surrounding dementia. Christiana is the founder of Alexis Lodge, a specialized memory care residence, and A Rose for Grandma Wellness Hub, both dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally responsive support, especially for marginalized communities disproportionately affected by health disparities.

Svens Telemaque
(Lived Experience)

Svens Telemaque
(Lived Experience)
Svens Telemaque is a transformative author, speaker, and social entrepreneur dedicated to empowering youth and reforming the prison system. His journey of overcoming adversity has shaped his mission. At Union United Church, he leads a pioneering initiative that involves Black men in prison participating in community roles and trauma-informed personal development courses. His workshops have a global impact, reaching schools, prisons, and various institutions.Svens also serves as a mentor, guiding cohorts of Black boys through WIBCA's Maasai Mentoring Group. This program equips them with essential life skills and inspires stories of resilience. His commitment to his cause is evident in his extensive travels across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and Africa, where he provides thousands with the tools to overcome challenges. His riveting story does not idolize a troublesome past but reminds us that even "Broken Crayons Still Color."

Ralph Bryant
(Lived Experience)

Ralph Bryant
(Lived Experience)
Originally from New York City, Ralph Bryant is a queer writer, father, and mental health advocate who has lived in Canada for almost 20 years. Ralph is the creator of the Love Notes Campaign, which transforms public spaces into canvases of compassion, using positive affirmations to elevate mental health awareness in Winnipeg, throughout Manitoba, and beyond. Ralph is director of "On the Verge," a documentary and poetic performance project that explores the history of scientific racism, confronting generational trauma, and dismantling the stigma surrounding mental health, particularly among black men. In his “spare time,” Ralph is the Manager, Stewardship and Philanthropy at Rainbow Resource Centre.