Shellene Drakes-Tull
Shellene is a writer, communications strategist, and educator, driven by a deep passion for helping people connect through the magic of storytelling.
A contributing columnist for the Toronto Star and freelance journalist, Shellene is also a sessional lecturer at the University of Toronto Scarborough. She has written about diversity, equity, and inclusion for The Globe and Mail and worked with organizations such as the Toronto District School Board and Deloitte. She founded the Modern-Day Griot Project, an innovative initiative that educates and aims to transform the narrative of Blackness in Canada by sharing the stories of Black Canadians, enriching the country's cultural tapestry.
