Deepak Monga

My name is Deepak Monga. I am a senior, retired from TD Insurance with work experience of over 30 years in different levels of management functions/operations/responsibilities. I have been serving...

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Cara McArthur

My name is Cara McArthur. I am a community advocate, public speaker, educator, and community engagement specialist who is passionate about working with historically underserved populations. The focus of my...

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Ernest Barnie

My name is Ernest Barnie. I am a Registered Social Service worker, currently serving as a Case Manager (Job Retention Specialist) at the YMCA for nearly two years. I graduated from...

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Aisha Jalloh

Aisha Jalloh is a current student at York University completing her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Aisha’s experience with food insecurity and passion for alleviating food insecurity is what connects her to...

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Julian Hasford

My family immigrated from Ghana to Canada in the late 1970s, settling in Jane/Finch (Driftwood) where I spent my childhood before moving to the Peel region. Several years later, after...

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Charlyn Ellis

Charlyn Ellis has been an active member of the urban farming community for over fifteen years. Since 2009, she has been a dedicated supporter of the Emmett Communal Garden, serving...

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Pamela Phan

Pamela Phan is a lifelong resident and community worker in the Jane-Finch community, working in food and climate justice, anti-poverty, and community-building based on care. She holds a Master of...

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Leanne Rabinowitz

Leanne Rabinowitz is a chef and nutritionist with a Bachelor of Commerce in Food Administration from the University of Guelph. She is currently a student at TMU doing a graduate...

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Prosper Agamlor

Prosper Kwaku Agamlor is a dedicated community leader and passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture. With a background in Economics and International Development, Prosper brings a wealth of experience in research,...

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Bernice Yanful, sitting in front of a garden

Bernice Yanful

Hello. My name is Bernice Yanful. I am a current BCCF steering committee member. I recently completed PhD studies at the University of Toronto. My research was focused on school...

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