Sabrina Jafralie, Ph.D., Co-Founder
Dr. Sabrina N. Jafralie is a two-time language award-winning bilingual educator, consultant and activist who works for justice, equity, diversity, decolonization and inclusion (JEDDI). With more than 20 years of experience, she is a leading professor in teacher education, racial and religious literacy and community development. She is the designer and creator of Afro-Heritage – Preserving the Griot Tradition, a project which celebrates the oral traditions and cultural practices of the African diaspora. As an activist, she strives to increase the presence of Afro-Canadians, racialized and equity deserving groups in curriculums, policies, and training programs for equity and inclusion in educational and organizational settings. Dr. Jafralie is a well-known media personality, and has appeared on TV and radio shows to share her thoughts on Black Lives Matter (BLM), anti-racism, religion, ethics, and education. Some of her appearances include CBC News, the Montreal Gazette, and CityNews.
She is fluent in English and French, Dr. Jafralie has gained a lot of experience as a secondary school teacher in Canada and the United Kingdom. She also teaches at a university and is a well-known diversity and equity education specialist with an international reputation for her work in religious literacy and ethics. She started her academic career at McGill University where she obtained her undergraduate degree in education. She also holds a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Concordia University and obtained her Ph.D. in Teacher Education from McGill in 2017. Dr. Jafralie has received the following awards: 2019 Activist of the Year Award – ByBlacks.com Outstanding Teaching Award – From McGill University (Department of Integrated Studies in Education) Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence Vera Jamieson Award for Outstanding Dedication in Education – Westmount High School.
Dr. Jafralie has provided advisory services to both large and small organizations across multiple sectors such as education, humanitarian aid and energy transportation. She assists organizations in integrating sustainable and measurable change management initiatives through training, policy development, and cultural competency building. Her expertise includes participatory action research, community models, and an intersectional approach to systemic barriers. According to Dr. Jafralie, being truthful and having a proper conversation is the best way to develop better relationships and better communities. This is why she is still fighting for change in education and other aspects of society through her work.