Workshops

Explore interactive workshops that empower you to navigate today’s complex world. From technology and justice to community safety and beyond, our workshops equip you with practical skills and critical insights to create positive change wherever you are.

Fighting Human Trafficking in the Digital Age

Discover how traffickers use social media platforms to target victims—and how to recognize and stop them. This interactive session equips you with the tools to identify digital trafficking and protect your community.

Automated Policing Technologies & AI Sentencing

Examine how technology can perpetuate inequality through biased systems, such as predictive policing and algorithmic sentencing. Learn how to identify these issues and advocate for equitable and ethical technology.

Hacking Wearable Tech

Uncover the hidden risks of wearable devices and how hackers exploit them. This workshop highlights digital vulnerabilities and empowers you to better protect personal data in a connected world.

Facilitators & Judges

Anthony Osagie

Anthony is a highly capable and principled Cybersecurity professional. Anthony approaches every challenge with discipline, humility, and continuous growth. He possesses a strong command of access governance, security controls, and enterprise-scale service delivery.

In addition to Anthony’s knowledge and professional work experience, he is an advocate in community activism and education.

Michelle Jackson

Michelle has significant experience in both criminal law and case management. She has worked in the Ontario Court of Justice, Tribunal, and the Crown's office across various courthouses. Currently, her focus

is on digital innovative solutions for the legal sector.

Sybil Micthell

Extensive experience in community service and youth advocacy.

Working with vulnerable communities and youth dealing with trauma and developmental challenges. As a Director of Youth Services, she developed and implemented a Youth Centre in Alberta. In this capacity, she assessed fairness in charges and sentencing, ensuring justice for young individuals involved in the judicial system.

Latanya Housen

Latanya business development, customer service, leadership, and equity within the financial sector. In her current role, she leads the Black Customer Experience Strategy aiming to strengthen customer relationships and drive new business growth. As a community advocate, she's involved in mentorship and coaching programs in the private and non-profit organizations focused on financial literacy and stakeholder impact.

Nicole Landry

Nicole is a Cybersecurity executive focused on employee authentication, automation, and identity and access lifecycle management. Nicole has contributed to various Identity security program implementations across the private sector in Canada, the US, and Europe in various leadership positions. She is deeply passionate about diversity and inclusion, particularly championing the advancement of women in Cybersecurity.

Mentees

Lead Mentee

Aaliyah Rodney-Murray

Aaliyah is a post-secondary honours student in a rigorous Nursing Program. Aaliyah has a strong interest in the intensive care unit, mental health, and community activism. Through community activism, she hopes to challenge the stigma around mental health, advocate for accessible care, help modernize healthcare through technology and innovation to build a more compassionate and informed healthcare system.

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Marketing Lead

Anurag Mariya

Anurag is a Business graduate with a strong foundation in marketing, data analytics, and customer experience. With a passion for innovation and technology, he is interested in using digital tools—like augmented reality and AI—to transform brand engagement and drive meaningful connections. Through creative strategy and community-centered marketing, he aims to make technology more accessible and inclusive for underrepresented voices.

Coordinator

Rebecca Omonoyan

Rebecca is pursuing a degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing Honours program. Rebecca is interested in pursuing a career in either mental health nursing or emergency nursing. She has a growing passion for how technology and patient advocacy can be used to enhance safety and protect vulnerable populations. Through the workshops, she has deepened her understanding of how health care professionals can play a vital role in identifying and supporting victims. Rebecca hopes to impact our community through activism by promoting the use of modern, ethical technologies in global health through education, outreach, and policy reform.

Coordinator

De’Vyne Charles

De’Vyne is studying in a Bilingual Honours program for a Bachelor of Arts in French Studies, designed to prepare her for the Concurrent Education program, which will lead to her receiving a Bachelor of Education. As an educator, De’Vyne hopes to provide a well-supported and open environment, fulfilling the responsibility of leading and guiding the generations of students to come. Through community activism and involvement, she hopes to provide individuals an outlet where they feel understood, not having to feel as though their opportunities are limited based on where they come from or their past experiences.

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ASSOCIATES