Advisory committee

Background

The Advisory Committee on the Implementation of Recommendations from the President's Task Force on Anti-Black Racism was formed to ensure the inclusion of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise to realize the Task Force's final recommendations effectively and provide meaningful feedback to the Director of Implementation (Chair) on strategies. 

Purpose

The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to provide counsel and accountability in the implementation phase of the Task Force recommendations. This is accomplished through:

1. Providing guidance and advice on implementing and sustaining initiatives and programs that combat anti-Black racism within the university community.
2. Providing input, critical insights and evaluating the effectiveness of strategies; identifying areas of concern and recommending best practice approaches to resolve issues.
3. Ensuring that the voices and experiences of diverse Black Concordians are heard and respected throughout the implementation of the Task Force's final recommendations.

Composition

The Advisory Committee consists of a diverse group of university members with expertise, knowledge and/or experiences related to anti-Black racism. The composition shall include, but is not limited to:

1. Chair: James Roach
2. Committee coordinator: Pamela Adedje
3. Special Advisor to the Provost on Black Integration and Knowledges: Angélique Willkie 
4. Faculty members: Christiana Abraham and Françoise Naudillon  
5. Task Force implementation project leader and PhD student: Tallie Segel
6. Community practitioners: Marlihan Lopez and Kristen Young
7. NouLa Centre for Black Students: Ayanna Durant
8. Caucus of Black Concordians and faculty member: Jacqueline Peters
9. Undergraduate student: Farrel Djougo
10. Graduate students: Kayode Sunday Ajayi and Isaiah Joyner
11. University Advancement: Olivia Wyllie
    

Former members

Committee coordinator: Cynthia Alphonse (2023 - 2024)
Undergraduate student from the Concordia Student Union: Tanou Bah  (2023 - 2024)
University Advancement: Princess Symonds  (2023 - 2024)
Task Force implementation project leader and PhD student: Désirée Rochat (2023 - 2025)
Black Perspectives Office: Maurice Riley Case (2023 - 2025)