UsNow 2025 is more than a conference—it’s a space rooted in Black comfort, care, and connection. Together, we’ll examine how systemic racism affects Black women & femmes health across workplaces and communities, and explore a way forward through mutual aid and collective care.

Speakers

Dr. Helen Ofosu

Dr. Helen Ofosu is a seasoned expert in Workplace Psychology with over 20 years of experience in leadership development, equity, and organizational dynamics.

She is the founder of I/O Advisory Services, where she provides Executive Coaching and HR Consulting to leaders and organizations.

Dr. Ofosu also serves as a founding Officer and Chair of the Section on Black Psychology within the Canadian Psychological Association.

She is an accomplished author and award recipient, recognized with a Trillium Award nomination and the Canadian Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology’s Outstanding Practitioner Award in 2024.

Rania El Mugammar

Rania El Muggamar is a Sudanese multidisciplinary artist, educator, performer, and published writer focused on abolition, anti-oppression, and justice.

She is a poetic storyteller who explores themes of Blackness, migration, womanhood, and belonging through poetry, spoken word, and oral storytelling.

As a liberation consultant, Rania brings her expertise in anti-oppression and abolition education to arts institutions, STEM enterprises, media organizations, and grassroots spaces.

Deeply committed to decolonization, her work champions freedom, transformative justice, and the aesthetic power of language.

Food & Beverages

Enjoy a vibrant, Halal-friendly Caribbean meal crafted by award-winning chef Resa of Baccanalle—plus morning and afternoon snacks to keep you nourished throughout the day.

Accomodations

If you require any accommodations such as ASL interpretation, childcare, or other, please let us know when purchasing your ticket.

Tickets

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