Bio about our guest speaker:

Monique Pitt is a social worker and McMaster University graduate with a Master’s in Social Work. Her award-winning research focused on how youth engage with rap/poetry for wellness. In 2020, she founded @gyallivant_, offering wellness experiences and excursions for women of color as a means of coping with the trauma & the pandemic. Monique also serves as a graduation coach with the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board, supporting black youth academically and personally throughout their academic years. Additionally, she works as a therapist, providing personalized support to individuals. Monique’s work encompasses creating spaces of celebration for culture, considering holistic health as a vital aspect of overall well-being. Her efforts empower and uplift marginalized communities while promoting mental health awareness.

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Topic: The Journey Begins: Your School-Year Wellness Blueprint
Time: Sep 28, 2023 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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