Cindy Stater-Drummond

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Previously, Cindy led strategy planning, policy development, cultural change initiatives, performance and talent management programs, teaching, and leadership coaching for large public sector organizations, including the Government of Ontario. She is an advocate for empowering marginalized groups and created her company, Own My Canvas, to empower the self-development and growth of identifying Black women and women of colour by spotlighting the slogan, "Be You. Love You. Do You" through integrated mental health care, embodied yoga, and support groups.

Cindy is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, a published children’s author and travel enthusiast. She obtained her M.A. from Yorkville University in Counselling Psychology, M.A. from Eastern Michigan University in Social Foundations and Community Education, Bachelor of Human Kinetics with honours from the University of Windsor with a minor in Cultural Anthropology. All of which are supported by certifications specializing in trauma and somatic experiencing yoga, mediation, high-performance athletic coaching, and executive leadership.