Connections & Conversations
The Connections and Conversations group welcomes ALL staff at UTM, regardless of whether or not they have attended previous meetings. Join us!
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What is Connections & Conversations?
Connections and Conversations University of Toronto Mississauga Chapter (“Connections and Conversation UTM”) is an affinity group for self-identified Black, Indigenous or People of Colour (BIPOC) staff to provide a community of support and opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
The objectives of the Connections and Conversations affinity group are:
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To Build Community: Providing moral support to BIPOC members of the UTM community in their pursuit of a satisfying career experience in an inclusive environment;
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To Support Professional Development: Offering networking and mentoring opportunities and advice to members to contribute their unique experiences and skills to the growth and development of UTM;
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To Develop Innovative Strategies and Plans: Increasing awareness of systemic barriers and experiences encountered by self-identified BIPOC members and co- creating equitable and inclusive solutions among the UTM community; and
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Advocating for Effective Change: Expanding and improving the institutional commitment of the University of Toronto and the University of Toronto Mississauga campus’ principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion by championing and supporting the advancement of strategic antiracism initiatives and to continue to work towards the elimination of systemic racial discrimination with stakeholders within and outside of UTM
Role of the Local UTM Chapter
Executive Committee
2021-22 Executive Committee members
Event Leads
- Tomike Babajide
Community Engagement Coordinator, Access & Outreach
Centre for Student Engagement - Sue Romulo
Experiential Learning Officer & Research Opportunity Program Coordinator
Office of the Vice-Principal Academic and Dean, Experiential Education Unit
Mentoring Leads
- Paula Lam
Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Coordinator
University of Toronto Mississauga - Ferzeen Sammy
Academic Advisor
Department of Economics
Strategy & Communications Leads
- Sally Chen
Student Engagement Event Coordinator, 2nd Year
Centre for Student Engagement - Markeem Fletcher
Information Technology Specialist
Information & Instructional Technology Services, Client Services - Sarah Jane Silva
Communications Officer
Department of Management
Connections & Conversations' local UTM Chapter is guided by its Executive Committee, which provides leadership and operational management of activities such as organizing and running bi-monthly meetings, events and other strategic initiatives.
Contact us: c.and.c.utm@utoronto.ca
