Our Leadership
Meet Our Team
Dedicated leaders working to empower Black Canadians and combat anti-Black systemic racism across Canada.
Dr. Lisa Dennis
President & Co-Founder
Dr. Lisa brings academic expertise, practical experience, passion, and out of the box thinking to BLLWI / IVNVB. With a background in rehabilitation, entrepreneurship, and fitness instruction, her work focuses on addressing anti-Black racism in institutions; developing culturally responsive programming; and providing holistic health and wellness plans and resources. Dr. Lisa leads the development and delivery of our workshops, wellness curriculum, governance, and social entreprise.
Area of Expertise
Anti-Black Racism Education
Workshop Facilitation
Curriculum Development
Sheron Edey
Vice President & Co-Founder
Sheron is a passionate advocate for Black health and wellness, dedicated to empowering Black Canadians to live healthy lives. With extensive experience in community organizing and health education, she brings a deep understanding of the systemic barriers that affect Black communities and works tirelessly to create pathways to wellness.
Area of Expertise
Community Health
Program
Development
Advocacy
Charmaine Worrell
Treasurer & Director
Charmaine is an experienced advertising and communications professional whose career is marked by vision, innovation, and integrity. Deeply committed to meaningful, impact-driven work, she brings previous non-profit experience empowering at risk youth and continues her advocacy efforts through a strong belief in the power of education, mentorship, and representation to promote sustainable change.
Area of Expertise
Community Connector
Strategic Leadership
Purpose Driven
Nora Jean-Baptiste
Secretary & Director
Area of Expertise
Nora is a wellness practitioner and community organizer and brings grounded leadership rooted in care accountability and lived experience. She specializes in supporting families through culturally rooted and holistic wellness practices. Her mission is to help individuals and families reconnect with their bodies, restore balance, and build stronger intergenerational bonds through community-centred healing programs.
Holistic Health
Community Engagement
Advocacy
You?
Many roles available
Bring Your Area of Expertise
BLLWI / IVNVB is looking for passionate people to donate their time and skills in many different roles. Positions are available as:
Director of the Board (voting)
(representing ON, AB, BC, Prairies, Maritimes, Territories/Nunavut). We have one seat available (not mandatory) for a non-Black Director.
Ex Officio Directors (non voting)
Advisory Council
Wellness committee member for each area of wellness
If you are interested please fill out the interest form or contact info@blackliveslivingwell.com
Talent
Passion
Skill
We’re on a mission to change that.
Beyond empowering individuals, we advocate within health, education, justice, and other organizations to combat anti-Black systemic racism at its roots.