Andrew B. Campbell (DR.ABC) is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream, in Leadership for
Racial Justice in Teacher Education in the Master of Teaching Program at the Ontario Institute
for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto OISE. He is Coordinator for the Black
Future Educators’ Program (BFEP) and the newly appointed Director of the Centre for Black
Studies in Education (CBSE). DR. ABC is known to the OISE and wider community for his
leadership on advancing equity, leadership, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and teacher education.
DR. ABC’s exemplary work has seen numerous awards bestowed to him, such as a 2024
recipient of the Black History Month Award, from the Jamaica Canadian Association; The 2022
Award for Excellence in Initial Teacher Education from University of Toronto; The 2021
Distinguish African Caribbean Award from University of Toronto, African Alumni Association;
The 2021 Champion Educator Award from ONABSE (Ontario Alliance of Black School
Educators) and numerous others.
He presently teaches courses in anti-discrimination education, leadership, educational change,
urban education, and Black Educators’ Identity and Pedagogy. He has presented at numerous
conferences and has delivered many presentations as a keynote speaker, motivational speaker,
and workshop facilitator. He loves people, food, fashion, travelling and bringing his community
together for a good meal.
Reshma Dhrodia is a social worker and educator dedicated to enhancing equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI), wellness, and safety. As the EDI Director at the Faculty of Music, she leads the development of strategic policies, programs, and initiatives focused on education, community engagement, accessibility, and systems navigation. She also offers confidential consultation on wellness and human rights.
Reshma is the lead of Future Sound 6, a community-engaged music program connecting BIPOC young women, trans, and gender-expansive youth from low-income communities in the GTA with the Faculty of Music. In partnership with the YWCA Girls Centre in Scarborough, this program offers training in group music making, digital production, audio engineering, live performance, and creative audiovisual projects. Funded by the University of Toronto Access Strategy and Partnerships Office and the Faculty of Music’s Community Engagement fund, Future Sound 6 supports participants as they develop their artistry and well-being with mentorship from Faculty of Music students, faculty, and staff
Before joining the Faculty, Reshma worked for many years at St. George Campus’ Accessibility Services office. She is a recipient of the Jill Matus Excellence in Student Services Award and co-created training programs on Language, Ableism, and Inclusion, delivered to thousands of participants alongside U of T’s AODA Officer.
Alica Hall has been working at the intersection of art, communications and community development for almost two decades. In 2018, she took on the role of Executive Director at Nia Centre for the Arts. In her time at the Centre, she has curated their first Art Fair, doubled the operating budget and raised $12-million in capital funding. Her curatorial practice is driven by a desire to explore identity and power, excavate lesser-known stories and a commitment to expand visual narratives surrounding the Black experience.
In 2023, Alica opened the doors of the newly renovated Nia Centre for the Arts: a 14,000 sq. ft facility serving as Canada’s first professional, multidisciplinary Black arts centre. Located in historic Little Jamaica, the Centre is a gathering space for Black artists, young creatives and community to showcase, support and promote artistic traditions from Canada’s Black diaspora. As a leader with deep roots in the community, Alica has served on the board of Pride Toronto and currently sits on the board of the Powerplant Gallery.
Devo Moosewaypayo is an Indigenous undergraduate student at the University of Toronto. She is intending to graduate this spring with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Indigenous Studies and History. As someone who did not complete high school, Devo was able to enter the university through the Academic Bridging Program at Woodsworth College in 2021.
As a member of the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation in Treaty 4, Devo found community at the university with other Indigenous students both in her programs and at First Nations House. In 2022, Devo, along with other dedicated Indigenous students, revitalized the Indigenous Students’ Association. She is deeply committed to supporting other Indigenous students at the university. Through her own experience, she believes that a strong community of Indigenous peers is essential for achieving one’s own goals as Indigenous students.