Presentations & Outreach
“Many stories matter. Stories have been used to dispossess and to malign. But stories can also be used to empower, and to humanize.”
- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (Author)
Presentations
My conference presentations and outreach activities reflect my research interests in mental health equity, culturally integrative psychotherapy, Black mental health, and the intersections of race, culture, and psychological care.
March 01, 2024
The Frantz Fanon Symposium
Venue: The University of Toronto
Role: Individual Presentation & Parallel Paper Session Chair
Individual Presentation Title: “Legacy and Liberation: Unpacking the Influence of Fanon’s Life on the Art of Psychotherapy.”
Novermber 09 - 11, 2023
12th Annual Decolonizing Conference
Venue: The University of Toronto
Role: Workshop & Individual Presentations
Workshop Title: “How does Canada’s child welfare system address the needs and challenges of immigrant and refugee children and families?”
Individual Presentation Title: “If we build it, will they come?: Exploring attitudes towards culturally integrative therapy among Canada’s African community.”
August 02 - 05, 2023
American Psychological Association Annual Convention
Washington, DC & Virtual
Role: Virtual Poster Presentation
Poster Title: “(Re)Rooted Pathways: African Descendants’ Recommendations for Integrating African Healing Traditions”
June 23 - 25, 2023
Canadian Psychological Association 84th Annual National Convention
Location: Toronto, ON
Role: Oral Presentation & Poster – Black Psychology Stream
Presentation & Poster Title: “Where Healing Happens: African Descendants’ Recommendations for Culturally Integrating African Healing Traditions And Western Psychotherapy”
June 20 - 23, 2023
10th Critical Multicultural & Diversity Counselling and Psychotherapy Conference
Venue: The University of Toronto
Roles: Presenter & Co-Organizer
Presentation Title: “If We Build It, Will They Come?: Exploring Perspectives Towards Culturally Integrative Therapeutic Treatment Among Canada’s African Community”
May 30 - June 2, 2023
Canadian Association of Social Work Educators Annual Conference
Venue: York University’s School of Social Work.
Role: Group Presentation
Presentation Title: “Immigrant Families, Child Welfare and Social Work: Research at the Intersection”
October 26-28, 2022
Black Mental Health in Canada: Overcoming Obstacles, Bridging Gaps
Venue: The University of Ottawa
Role: Presenter
Presentation Title: “If We Build It, Will They Come: Exploring Attitudes Towards Culturally Integrative Therapy Among Canada’s African Community”
Invited & Professional Education
February 22, 2023
CDCBT Monthly Education: Multicultural Considerations for Psychotherapy
Concurrent Disorders Capacity Building Team Monthly Education
Invited Professional Education Presentation
A clinician-focused presentation examining multicultural frameworks in psychotherapy, reflexive self-awareness, cultural humility, and practical considerations for culturally responsive care.
Encore Presentation: May 31, 2023