Hildah Juma (she/her) is the Executive Director for the Black Talent Initiative where she is leading change through building a community, creating connections and collaborating with others while striving to ensure that Black talent feel empowerment and have agency to achieve the unimaginable. Hildah is passionate and steadfast in growing this movement and influencing others to do the same.
Hildah was first inspired to join the not-for-profit world, specifically in the post-secondary education sector, as an international student from Kenya, advocating for others. With over a decade of experience, Hildah was the Executive Director for the Canadian Federation of Students – Ontario where she provided effective advocacy strategies to lobbying all levels of government for more than half a million college and university students across the country. Hildah was awarded the Emerging Leaders Social Impact Award in 2023, for her leadership in shaping culture and society. Hildah also holds an Honours Bachelor of
Arts in Political Science and Philosophy along with a Certificate in Non-profit Management. Hildah lives in Toronto with her husband and toddler son, who both inspire her every day in fighting to challenge anti-black racism.