Voices of Impact: Black Leaders in Public Affairs

Voices of Impact: Black Leaders in Public Affairs

Categories: Panel Discussions | Intended for

Thursday, February 27, 2025

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Add to calendar

Room 4040

1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON

Contact Information

Lisa Mills, x 2635, lisamills@cunet.carleton.ca

Cost

$0

About this Event

Host Organization: PAPM Student Society, Black Students in Public Affairs, and Black Student Alliance

A panel discussion featuring:
• Omayra Issa, Award-winning Canadian journalist and anchor
• Donnielle Roman, Chief Program Officer at the Ottawa Community Immigration Services Organization (OCISO)
• Moderator: Asif Hameed, PhD Candidate and Professor in the Department of Political Science at Carleton University
Together, they will share their journeys through academia and their careers, reflecting on how their intersectional identities have shaped their paths in Canada. This discussion highlights the importance of elevating Black voices and leadership in public affairs—an area that shapes policies, governance, and decisions affecting us all.