theCOR Team
Legal Affairs ● Operations ● Technical
A brief descripton of the team behind theCOR.
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Yanique Williams, Founder Yanique Williams is the founder of theCOR. She is a graduate of Queen’s University with a Political Science and Philosophy B.A.Hons. During her gap year the idea to create an accessible online hub with resources pertaining to the Canadian African and Caribbean Community (ACC) was fueled! The ACC in Canada is filled with an over abundance of talent, varying skill sets and resources. However, much of this information is not readily available, organized or adequately advertised to community members. Yanique believes that theCOR can change this reality and provide an essential resource that will help to bridge the information gap that currently exists.Email me at yanique@theCORsource.com |
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Irena Brooks, Legal Affairs Consultant Irena has a vested interest in giving back to her community. She began in the church, leading various youth ministries. She is also actively involved the community; assisting with Caribanna as a volunteer for Carnival Nationz and the Harry Jerome Awards. A graduate of the Applause Institute Finishing School, she also gives back to the Institute as it gave her the foundation to strive towards success. A new graduate of York University with a B.A.Hons. in Political Science and Law and Society, she is using her scholastic experience to give back to the Jamaican community as a delegate of the Jamaican Diaspora Canada Foundation. Through theCOR, she hopes to bring city awareness to African Caribbean community events occurring in the Greater Toronto Area and will continue to push and promote Toronto talent and initiatives.Email me at irena@theCORsource.com |
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Natalie Hanson, Operations Officer Growing up in Toronto, Natalie has come in contact with many different cultures and races but is strongly rooted to her Jamaican heritage. Her attendance the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in August 2009 in Kingston, Jamaica has opened her eyes to the Caribbean culture and made her prideful of her roots. Natalie is currently attending York University majoring in Law and Society after graduating from Seneca College with a Law Clerk diploma. To compliment her love of law, she has acquired a strong legal background working in various law firms on Bay Street. Being apart of the church has grounded her beliefs and values as a Christian which in turn led her to being a choir assistant for the children’s ministry. Natalie is very excited to be working with theCOR which she believes is a great resource to the African and Caribbean community.Email me at natalie@theCORsource.com |
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Dylan Boyd, Technology Officer Born in Toronto, Dylan is a youth still growing up in the community. He has strong roots in the church and is in touch with his Jamaican heritage. Through involvement with the church, he has seen many different communities across the GTA. In his free time, Dylan enjoys performing songs at multiple events. While still in high school, Dylan hopes to pursue a career in Urban Planning later on. He believes theCOR will give him the experience and knowledge he needs to succeed and he also hopes to help others in the community get the information they need to help themselves succeed.Email me at dylan@thecorsource.com |
