Mayelle Joachim-Hivert is a passionate educator with over 10 years of teaching experience. She has taught in various communities in the Greater Toronto Area and in Ottawa. Mayelle’s work is rooted in equity and the power of community. She strives to collaborate with organizations, professionals and dedicated individuals to support student well-being and success. As a Haitian immigrant, Mayelle is quite familiar with the opportunities and challenges faced by immigrants and members of the global majority. This is why Mayelle is an active member of several nonprofit organizations working to empower our communities.