Meet the Executive!



Trisha Mitchell

 TRISHA MITCHELL - President / Chair

Trisha grew  up in the small but vibrant community of Pomme Rose/La Tante, St. David’s. Her community involvement dates way back to the age of three (3) and is such an ingrained part of her that her current involvement with Spice Youth comes almost as second nature. She has played leadership roles in many groups ranging from the mandatory to the voluntary, from choir to folk group to St. Vincent de Paul society to Church youth group to Young Leaders, youth co-ordinator for the parish of St. David’s and the list can go on.

Trisha is now an honours graduate from York University with a degree in Administrative Management & Finance, who is looking to complete her MBA within the next three years. Her belief is that when you find something of value, it is your moral obligation to share it with someone else. She has personally reaped the benefits of being actively involved in organisations like these which have grounded, focused and shaped her as an individual. She I feels morally bound to do her best to share these attributes with everyone else and hence her commitment to Spice Youth Toronto which seeks to do just that ~ provide individuals with information that will enable them to live better lives.


 

Kadon Douglas

 KADON DOUGLAS - Co-Chair & Community Liaison


Partiot would be an inadequate description of Kadon's love for her country and people. She believes that Grenada is a country of resilient, innovative and creative people. Kadon has always been involved in community development and youth associations, starting in Grenada as a Girl Guide, then as a community leader, teacher and mentor. She has always held a soft spot for those who are margnalised, discriminated against and those whose voices have been silenced. Kadon firmly holds on to the belief that we “our brother’s keeper”. As Co-Chair/Community Liaison, she will devote her time, energy and talents to reach out to the community and ensure that every voice is heard.


 MARIE BENJAMIN - Secretary / Director of Public Relations



 Originating from the community of Grand Anse, being involved in community organizations and youth groups were an integral part of Marie's upbringing. She moved to Toronto in August 2006 to pursue tertiary education at York University. Through this experience, She has learned the importance of forming networks with other individuals from a shared background. The Grenadian community in Toronto is vibrant, welcoming, knowledgeable, resourceful and full of potential. Marie hopes that SYT can bring these talents to other young Grenadians in Toronto so that we can build a formidable youth network which will be a foundation for young Grenadians at home and here in Canada.



SUSAN BLACKMAN- Treasurer

 

Susan Blackman

 Susan has always had an interest in working with the underprivileged, particularly women and children, and a passion for serving people in need. As a Grenadian national, She believes in respecting people's origins, and giving back through family, friends, and organized groups, such as the Spice Youth Toronto. Susan believes that bringing our people together is vital; it sustains character, fosters good spirit and perpetuates the development of communities. With her Bachelors degree from York University and extensive experience in accounting, Susan plans to fulfil her goals of working with youths and giving back to the community.