Steering Committee
About Our Steering Committee
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The HOPE Centre’s Steering Committee is led by a group of dedicated Toronto Metropolitan University faculty and broader community members who are responsible for directing the Centre’s goals and activities.
Bimonthly meetings are held to ensure the Centre’s continued operation, growth and development.
Main Responsibilities of the Steering Committee
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Planning of the Centre’s activities
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Aiding in the development of the Centre’s budget, work plan, and annual report
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Reviewing the nominees, and appointing the Director and members
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Reviewing and approving any publications submitted through the Centre
Steering Committee Members

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Dr. Trevor Hart
He/Him
HOPE Director
PhD, C.Psych Professor
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Dr. Jake Okechukwu Effoduh
He/Him
Assistant Professor, Lincoln Alexander School of Law


Garfield Durrant
He/Him
Director of HIV Prevention, Ontario HIV Treatment Network
terra Mitchell-Baisden
He/They
Social Media & Community Engagement Coordinator


Shania Hossian
She/Her
Research Assistant
Benjamin Nguyen
He/Him
Student Representative