Looking At The Man In The Mirror
Conference & Event

MEET THE TEAM

Our diverse team of academics, professionals, social workers, community leaders, authors, and entertainers is dedicated to empowering Black men and boys through meaningful dialogue, mental health advocacy, and cultural reclamation, creating impactful change in our communities.

Dr. Warren Clarke
University of Manitoba – Assistant Professor
Founder of ACMP (African Caribbean Mentorship Program) and The Barbershop Talk Series

Dr. Catherine Trotman
University Of West Indies Lecturer in Philosophy

Troy Crossfield
Actor | Director | Producer
Iron Sharpens Iron

L.A. Wade
Certified Trauma Facilitator | Author | Filmmaker | Host
The Writer’s Block Podcast

Maria Gordon
Author | S.C.O.R.N.E.D.
Administrator, God’s Anatomy for Marriage

Fabian Sargeant
Social Worker
M.E.N.S, Mens Empowerment Network Support

Dr. Jade Barnett
Medical Doctor 
Founder of Nuvillage Incorporated 

Justin Catlin
Cats International Sports,
Sports and Tourism

Kevin Tachie 
University of Manitoba – Undergraduate Student 
Barbershop Talk Coordinator 

Richmond Opoku Prempeh
University of Manitoba – Graduate Student  
Barbershop Talk Coordinator