Black Futures

The Computer Programming and Analysis grad has risen through the ranks at Loblaw Digital and, in 2019, was named one of Canada's top young developers. She's using her success to help others.

The GBC alum builds paths to success in the trades for youth from diverse communities.

Chironda is a Practical Nursing graduate and a leader in the field of infection prevention and control.

The second-year Fashion Techniques and Design student created a clothing line for Black women.

Marlon Greene is an assistant coach for George Brown's men's basketball team. "What we're doing right now is historic," he says. The team is headed to the OCAA championships on March 2-4, 2023.

BlackNorth Initiative Founder and Dragon's Den investor Wes Hall shares how he overcame a very difficult childhood to rise to incredible heights in Canadian business in his 2024 book, No Bootstraps When You're Barefoot.

Rok Gueye is proof that if you have a dream, stick to it! She launched her dream career as a carpenter more than 20 years after graduating from the Construction Engineering Technician program. Now, she's an advocate for the skilled trades.

The 2018 Graphic Design program grad is the founder and creative director of UNSGND, a female-powered creative agency with an expanding client base. She created a female-centred business after noticing male-dominated board rooms during her college work placements.  

Kuadey found success soon after graduating from the Fashion Techniques and Design program in 2019. Her acclaimed women's clothing brand, ISRAELLA KOBLA, sells at major retailers, including HBC and Nordstrom. 

Mary Ola is the Senior Manager of Black Futures Initiatives. She's building out the bigger vision of creating safe spaces for Black students, employees and faculty that promote growth and Black flourishing. 

Vivene Roberts never stops moving to ensure the needs of marginalized children and youth in foster care are being met. The 1993 Child and Youth Care grad runs a foster care agency, recently opened a foster care group home, and continually creates innovative new programming and services.

The 2022-23 captain of the varsity women's soccer team has impressive stats (OCAA All-Star x2), but it's her fellow players' success and their positive team dynamic she wants to celebrate.

The 2021 Social Service Worker program grad is a supportive housing worker, helping people with addictions and mental health challenges.

Theatre Arts - Performance grad Tymika Tafari's career kicked into high gear in 2020/21 and her star continues to rise. Now, she's looking at opportunities in the U.S. after landing a supporting role in the Roku series Slip, from executive producer Dakota Johnson.