'I constantly and intentionally speak positive words over my life and reject negative words spoken by others'
Q: What’s your hometown?
A: Portmore, Jamaica W.I.
Q: How did you end up at 911±¬ÁÏÍø?
A: I wanted to explore the possibility for a career change or merging of my previous career experiences with a new career path. I went to an 911±¬ÁÏÍø recruitment activity in Kingston, Jamaica, then applied for the program and was successful.
Q: How did you choose the Criminal and Social Justice program?
A: I worked in the human services prior to coming to Canada and believe this was the best program to empower me to assist my fellow human beings, as well as take me on the educational journey I wanted to explore.
Q: What is your area of interest?
A: Having worked with children and youths before, I am interested in children and youth programs that deals with criminal and social justice.
Q: What do you like most about the program?
A: I like learning about all the Canadian laws and the avenues for criminal and social justice. Also, examining cases where these laws have been applied, tested and have brought about changes to the Canadian justice system.
Q: Favourite class experience?
A: I like having personnel from the different areas of criminal and social justice doing guest lectures and sharing real life experiences.
Q: What do you do as a volunteer Peer Mentor in the Indigenous Lounge?
A: Working at the Indigenous Lounge has been a wonderful experience. I can mentor my peers by providing insight and support from a student perspective. Also, I can assist in guiding