Honoured to be part of the mentor cohort for the 1834 Fellowship! I haven't really thought of myself as a mentor being fairly new to Global Affairs Canada but I'm grateful for this opportunity. Happy to be inspiring the next generation of black leaders in Canada. #1834Fellowship

My mom always told me: “dress like you are in your next position” Well, I did a 6-week temporary assignment in the office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs (oMINA) this summer and made sure to dress well everyday🕺🏿 Got confirmed today for a 1-year extension in oMINA! Thx mom

fantastic ask me anything session today co-moderated by Mawiya Abdourahman and I. grateful that two young black professionals were chosen to moderate a discussion which would typically be done by an executive. times are changing and the future of Global Affairs Canada looks bright.

This week, Associate Deputy Minister Cindy Termorshuizen hosted with other guests a panel discussion on #antiracism, #equity, #diversity and #inclusion to mark the first year of the GAC Anti-Racism Strategy.

took the day off work for my birthday and it feels…fantastic 🥳 work life balance in a ministers office does exist!

Thrilled to introduce our esteemed mentors for the 4th cohort of 1834 Fellows—a remarkable group of Black policy professionals dedicated to nurturing Canada's next public policy leaders. 🌟🇨🇦 #1834Fellows #Mentorship #BlackExcellence #PublicPolicy #Canada

perks of having a younger sister who also works in government and can be your +1 at fun receptions. U.S. Embassy Ottawa a money

Huge congratulations to an inspirational boss, colleague and mentor J Blitt! You deserve this and will be an exceptional representation of Canada abroad.

when Mom visit while you’re on call for oMINA and things are miraculously quiet… a money

Special Envoy Lyons is also my new boss. Started as the Deputy Director responsible for her international portfolio on September 25th and have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make this announcement a reality. We make a great team. Stay tuned for more.

Thank you PM Justin Trudeau for your leadership in creating Canada’s first-ever office of the Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance & Combatting Antisemitism, a role which was the privilege-& responsibility- of a lifetime. Deborah Lyons is the perfect successor.

Quelques pensées, qui viennent de mon coeur. Ces deux dernières semaines n'ont pas été faciles mais je suis très reconnaissante du soutien que j'ai recu.

On Thursday, Oct 26, my colleague Kevin Lunianga and I travelled to Montreal and attended the funeral of Alexandre Look, a Canadian citizen who was killed during the horrific Hamas terrorist attack while protecting others. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

The honour was all mine. Thanks for having me UJA Federation of Greater Toronto.

6 weeks into the new role and got to meet the PM. Thank you Deborah Lyons for guiding and trusting in me. And taking me to key meetings. A top class diplomat and the perfect person to be 🇨🇦Special Envoy for Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism.

What a powerful event we had at GAC yesterday for #BHM2024! Let’s remember that change is not only possible but necessary as we take concrete action toward a future in which #Equality and #Diversity reign. 🙌

Since her appointment in October 2024, Canada’s Special Envoy for Combatting #Antisemitism Deborah Lyons has worked tirelessly to address the world’s oldest hatred. #Budget2024 doubles the funding for her office, investing in the important work she is undertaking in her role

It was an honour to moderate a roundtable with Ottawa-based African Ambassadors and High Commissioners on the future of the Africa-Canada relationship. Felt like a career highlight as a young African myself, being among top African leaders in 🇨🇦 and having a seat at the table.

Today is the 30th anniversary of the horrific terrorist bombing of the Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina (AMIA) Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires. Please see my thoughts on this tragic anniversary and lessons for Canada in the article below. linkedin.com/pulse/remember…