Dr. Shanthy Edward is a business development professional and clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience. As the Founder and CEO of Hone Solutions, LLC, she leads innovative business strategies, executive coaching, and leadership training, leveraging psychological insights to drive client success.

In her role as Chief Growth Officer at Arbor Research Collaborative for Health, Dr. Edward led growth initiatives that boosted revenue by 25% and new business by 30% in the first year alone. Her leadership at global impact firms such as the Palladium Group and Abt Associates showcases her expertise in strategic planning, communications, and business development, securing multi-million dollar federal contracts and contract vehicles with multi-billion dollar ceilings. Dr. Edward's dedication to public service is evident from her work at the Chicago Commons Association, where she managed a $9 million budget and led advocacy efforts for the organization during economic crises. She continues to bring lessons from the corporate sector to benefit nonprofits and humanitarian initiatives, applying her business acumen to create sustainable and impactful solutions.

With a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Dr. Edward combines her understanding of human behavior with her professional endeavors. Her clinical experience as a therapist informs her empathetic approach to leadership and organizational development. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Dr. Edward excels in public speaking and strategic communications. She has authored white papers, developed training programs, and delivered workshops on federal proposals, making her a trusted advisor to senior executives. Dr. Edward's commitment to excellence, innovation, and transformative leadership makes her an ideal guide for medical professionals crafting compelling CVs and personal statements. Her expertise in tailoring resumes and strategic narratives will provide invaluable insights to webinar participants

Abigail Iseyemi is an Obstetrician Gynecologist and a Pediatric Adolescent Gynecologist. Abigail joined the faculty at Western University as an Associate Professor in Obstetrics and Gynecology in July 2024. Abigail completed her fellowship in Pediatric Adolescent Gynecology at the Hospital for Sick children in Toronto. She completed residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Western University in London Ontario and attended medical school at Meharry Medical College, a historically black university, in Nashville, TN. Abigail graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Sciences in Biology with a Specialization in Comparative Physiology.

Dr. Shambe Mutungi is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist, practicing in the Durham region. She was born in Uganda and at a young age immigrated to Toronto with her family. She has a very strong interest in Global Health and underserved populations. During her residency training at the University of Toronto, she completed a 2-year Certificate in Global Health Education. She also participated in women’s health overseas with a special interest in pelvic floor dysfunction and obstetrical fistulas.

Shambe is passionate about decreasing the disparities in health within Black and immigrant populations as well as working from an educational standpoint to increase the number of Black applicants in medicine with a focus on obstetrics and gynecology. In 2023 she completed a Masters of Business Health Administration at the University of Toronto.

Julianah Oguntala is a PGY-1 Internal Medicine Resident Physician at the University of Toronto. She completed her medical degree at the University of Toronto where she served as the Director of Finance for the local Black Medical Students Association chapter. Julianah also served as the Chair of the Black Medical Students' Association of Canada (BMSAC) from 2022-2023. She is passionate about increasing the diversity of medical schools and providing support to pre-medical and medical students from underrepresented groups in medicine. As a resident physician, Julianah is excited to continue this work.

Dr. Mojola Omole is a Breast Surgical Oncologist and General Surgeon. Her journey in medicine began at the University of Toronto, where she earned her medical degree before pursuing a residency in general surgery at McMaster University.

As a global surgical oncologist and General Surgeon, Dr. Omole has brought her expertise to diverse communities in Nigeria, Rwanda, and Nicaragua. Currently, she works at Scarborough Health Network in Toronto while also lending her insights as a sought-after consultant for anti-Black racism and anti-oppression training. Additionally, Dr. Omole chairs the special issue in the CMAJ dedicated to addressing Anti-Black racism in medicine.

Dr. Chantal Phillips is a first-year resident in the Family Medicine Stream of the Public Health and Preventive Medicine Program at the University of Ottawa. She recently received her Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the University of Toronto in June 2023, and completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Medical Science at Western University in 2018. She has a passion for community-focused health research and interventions, with experience leading and supporting projects focused on Toronto’s Black communities via her role as project manager for the Black Health Alliance over the past two years, including culturally relevant health communications during the pandemic and leading an innovative community research project that assessed the impact of COVID-19 on Toronto’s Black communities (“Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing in Black Communities in Toronto: Our Health, Our Way”). Dr. Phillips has become increasingly clinically and socially interested in Black adolescent/youth health and has co-created a longitudinal health promotion and primary care initiative via her Family Medicine program to increase access to primary care for marginalized youth and their families, including mental health assessments and counselling, for Black and racialized high school students in Ottawa. She aspires to work at the intersection of public health and primary care as a family doctor and leader of high-quality, innovative community programming.

She is currently President of the Black Resident Physicians of Ontario (BRPO) under the Black Physicians Association of Ontario (BPAO) and aims to intentionally use her role to increase supports for residents, including the inaugural Bootcamp Brunch.