I am pleased to announce that Patricia Suleiman has accepted the position of Advisor, Human Rights, Equity & Diversity effective December 7, 2020. This position reports to the Director of Human Rights, Equity & Diversity.

Patricia completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from McMaster University, she completed her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Montana School of Law, and she completed the Internationally Trained Lawyers Program at the University of Toronto. Patricia received her National Committee of Accreditation Certificate of Qualification, and was called to the Ontario Bar.

Patricia previously held the position of Staff Lawyer at the Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC), where she provided legal representation to Ontarians facing individual or systemic anti-Black racism issues. During her time at BLAC her areas of practice included: human rights, employment, education, and housing law. Patricia routinely provided public legal education sessions and trainings to community members and organizations. Patricia is also a Mentor in Blazing Trails Mentorship Program for 2020/2021.

Patricia has a strong commitment to advance human rights, equity, diversity, and inclusion in both the workplace and learning environment.

Please join Centre staff in welcoming Patricia to Humber College!

Nancy Simms M.A. ADR
Director, Human Rights, Equity & Diversity
Ed.D. Candidate OISE | University of Toronto