Co-Founders
Athena Wong
Athena is an experienced expert with a strong educational background, holding certifications in Non-Profit Business and Project Management from Sheridan College and George Brown College. With fifteen years of experience in community development and a deep understanding of vulnerable communities, she has significantly impacted her field. As the Program Coordinator at the Blackstone Foundation Library in Toronto since 2018, Wong has consistently demonstrated exceptional skills and knowledge, effectively collaborating with others and contributing to the development of diverse communities.
Felicia Christmas
Felicia is an extraordinary figure in community leadership and entrepreneurship, balancing her role as a mother to a brilliant embodiment of #black/girl/magic. With nearly two decades of dedicated work empowering cultural events, projects, and programs throughout the Greater Toronto Area, she has honed her expertise in event management, project coordination, and program design. Christmas’ lasting impact on Toronto’s cultural landscape is undeniable, exemplifying her unwavering commitment to the self-determination and agency of BIPOC individuals, creating spaces for their bodies and intellects to thrive. Notably, she is also a co-founder of the Blackstone Foundation Library, further solidifying her community empowerment and enrichment legacy.