Ezi Odozor

Experience

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  University of Toronto

  Nov 2008 - May 2010

  Facilitator, Family Resource Centre

  As a Facilitator at the Family Resource Centre (within the Early Learning Center) I facilitated a positive open space for childcare and resourcing.In this role I designed and implemented a new Resource Lending Library within the centre and organized and facilitated off-site activity days for children and their guardians in collaboration with the Family Care Office.On a day-to-day basis, I also provided temporary child-minding services for parents and guardians.

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  University of Toronto

  Aug 2010 - Dec 2012

  • Assistant Employer Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator

    Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  • UHIP Office Assistant, Centre for International Experience

    Aug 2010 - Sept 2012
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  Traveller’s Medical Services and Geographic Medicine Clinic

  Dec 2010 - Sept 2011

  Clinic Assistant
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  Gap Inc.

  Aug 2011 - Nov 2012

  Sales Associate
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  University of Toronto - University of St. Michael's College

  Nov 2011 - Aug 2012

  • Summer Residence Don - Loretto College

    May 2011 - Aug 2012

  • Supervisor : Faith, Hope, and Charity Annual Fund

    Nov 2011 - Feb 2012
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  Students for International Development

  Dec 2012 - Feb 2013

  Project Manager - Health Sector
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  University of Toronto

  Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

  I worked in 3 progressive roles at the Career Centre between Sept 2012 and June 2013: As the Employer Relationship Coordinator I was responsible for coordinating the work-study program. This program spanned the three University of Toronto Campuses and hosted over 7000 jobs for students. As the Career Information and Development Officer I supported the coordination of On Campus Recruitment activities including interviews, information sessions, and career and job fairs. As an Assistant Employer Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator I coordinated on-campus recruitment and notably created a tri-campus professional development day involving multiple industry partners. Show less

  • Employer Relationship Coordinator, Career Centre

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Career Development & Information Officer, Career Centre

    Feb 2013 - May 2013
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  USW Local 1998

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2015

  As President of the Casual Bargaining Unit (USW1998) I led a group of 8000 (annually) casual (full-time and part time, contracted) workers (administrative, academic, and technical staff) at the University of Toronto. This was an executive position.Within the scope of this role I:- Managed employer and union member relations, including processing grievances and resolving disagreements.- Liaised with international partners in the United States, Ireland, and the United Kingdom to coordinate development and educational initiatives across borders for workers in multiple sectors.- Achieved dispute resolutions resulting in over $300 000 in settlement value, within the first year.- Initiated a pay equity process for this unit of precarious workers for the first time in 16 years.- Drafted a collective agreement to represent over 8000 employees at the University of Toronto and led collective bargaining negotiations. Show less

  • Unit President - Casual Bargaining Unit

    Jun 2013 - Aug 2015

  • Job Evaluation Analyst

    Jun 2013 - Oct 2013
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  University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

  Student & Instructor Services Representative
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  University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Acting Area Administrator - Finance
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  University of Toronto

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  Program Coordinator - Public Health and Preventive Medicine Residency Program

  As Coordinator, I managed the administrative portfolio of the postgraduate, specialty medicine and training program in Public Health & Preventive Medicine at the University of Toronto.During my time in this role I: - Revitalized revitalized the program's support model for residents and faculty as well as improved operations between the program and its partners (University-level, local, provincial, and national).- Coordinated a perfect scoring internal review process, as a result of changes in administrative operations and program offerings that I designed and implemented.- Coordinated the program admissions process in keeping with CaRMS guidelines, for two consecutive cycles.- Designed and managed program website and internal communication platforms.- Assisted in the mentorship of students/residents, preparation of research grant applications and manuscripts (with appropriate formatting) for multiple agencies and journals. Show less

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  Room Magazine

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2019

  As the Assistant Editor for this Issue I curated content, commissioned and conducted interviews, and copyedited submissions.

  • Assistant Editor - Issue 42.2 (Borderlands)

    May 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Reader (Editorial Collective Member)

    Aug 2016 - Jul 2019
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  Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto

  Aug 2017 - Nov 2021

  • Co-authored a resource guide on anti-racism, with specific focus on health for Black peoples• Prepared grant applications for research and community-based projects• Led and organized the CIARS Decolonizing Conference. Over 1000 people attended the 2018 conference on each its three days, with keynotes including Gloria Ladson-Billings, Sandy Marie Grande, and Marie Battiste. This is one of the largest conferences at the University, and the largest on decolonization. • Facilitated calls for abstracts, liaised with keynotes, vendors and facilities representatives, and created budgets, and sponsorship plans. • Coordinated grant proposals, organized and facilitated meetings and workshops, edited books, and prepared conference presentations.• Managed a budget of $ 90 000 and raised over $100 000 in sponsorship in less than 10 months. Show less • Planned and executed workshops, educational events, and co-curricular opportunities for 156 teacher candidates at the University of Toronto.• Devised and oversaw communication strategies for specific purposes and long-term implementation.• Assisted in coordinating student practicums at partner schools across the GTA.• Provided support for students on an individual basis towards academic planning and success.• First point of contact for partners including teacher candidates, school principals, associate teachers, school secretaries and outside community agencies. Show less

  • Advisor & Researcher (Former Coordinator), Centre for Integrative Anti-Racism Studies (CIARS)

    Sept 2017 - Nov 2021

  • Program & Communications Coordinator

    Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
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  Ezi Odozor Consulting

  Mar 2020 - now

  Founder & Director

  I work with educational and arts-based organizations and individuals to bring their goals to life, whether that be through creating equity-embedded programmes for children, grant writing for artists, or editing scripts for studios. Through my consultancy, I am also a co-founder of the The Collective alongside Dr. Janelle Brady. The Collective provides professional development and consultation to a wide range of organizations in the area of EDI, from an anti-racist and anti-oppressive framework. Areas of speciality include children's media, early childhood education, the arts, higher-education, and health equity. Our work is grounded in grassroots, communal principles and practices. Former and current clients include CBC Kids, The City of Toronto, ACTRA, TCDSB, and Greenwood College School. Our associates have also led and collaborated on projects with the Peel and Toronto District School Boards, the University of Toronto, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, and the Child Development Institute. Show less

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  University of Toronto

  Aug 2020 - Feb 2022

  I was seconded to Hart House to co-develop a departmental area known as the Well-Being Collective. During my time there I created a storytelling arm that prioritized the facilitation of space for Black and Racialized peoples to theorize, from a non-hierarchical stance, their own conception of "wellbeing".Towards this end I developed, produced and hosted a Podcast Series entitled Living Well for Hart House at the University of Toronto. The podcast focused on my central research question: What does it mean to live, and to be well? Show less

  • Coordinator, Student Engagement and Success

    Sept 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Student Life Coordinator - Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

    Nov 2018 - Sept 2021

  • Project Lead - Living Well (Well Being Collective)

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
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  University of East London

  Feb 2022 - now

  In this role I am responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership for the Student Life department within the Student Services Directorate at the University of East London. Additionally I work across the institution to collaboratively develop and drive student experience enhancements through programming and forward-thinking change practices. As part of my role I manage a growing team of programmes, communications, and advising officers; while also chairing and serving on numerous institutional committees. This role is a continuation of the Student Life & International Experience Manager role. It was regraded to recognize the existing scope and impact of the role. Show less From orientation (induction) through to graduation I develop transformative extra and co-curricular programming opportunities for over 15 000 Students across three London campuses at the University of East London. In addition to that, I am responsible for cultivating an inclusive and vibrant International Student experience.Towards this goal, I manage a team of four dedicated full-time staff and an ongoing cycle of over 30 student staff. I also serve on a number of committees and working groups across the university. Show less

  • Head of Student Life

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Assistant Head, Student Life

    Feb 2022 - Aug 2023

  • Student Life & International Experience Manager

    Feb 2022 - Jan 2023