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Born in Brantford, Ontario, Karen Burke’s love for gospel music was nurtured through the strong musical legacy of her family, whose roots on both sides can be traced back to the 1800s in Ontario.

Marsha is best known as a social justice advocate, working with mainstream media outlets such as City TV, CBC and Global News to platform issues related to affordable childcare, poverty and woman abuse.

Ms. Bobb has been elected to every executive position in Local 520 and also served as Co‐Chair of the Ministry’s Employment Relations Committee, bargaining as OPSEU’s representative. She made sure that members were represented fairly; that the collective agreement was ...

According to Maya Angelou “All Great Accomplishments require time”. I am therefore very thankful for life, and operating from this perspective, my greatest accomplishment might be being a good mother to a fabulous daughter and an inspiration for my family ...

The words “your health is your wealth, it is the most important asset you have, invest in it” was something she tried to impart to others as the foundation on which you can build other successes. She continued to say ...

Her best advice for the next generation is to “Maintain a diverse network, be conscious of the world around you, invest in your personal development and be authentically you.”

My biggest accomplishment in life is finding my purpose and living it.  The opportunity to educate, entertain and shape opinions through the media is a privilege I do not take lightly.

A very forward thinking individual who does not sit in indifference when wrongs are being committed. Even in the face of adversity, she champions the rights of citizens, believes in the principles of fairness, and the public voice.

As the Director of Human Rights, June was a very effective advocate for workers experiencing racism and discrimination in the workplace. She deftly and diplomatically handled many cases, that although she is now retired, workers still call upon her for ...

Asked about her greatest accomplishments, she names “being named among 100 Accomplished Black Women in Canada” as one of them.