✍️ Editors

Rosie Mensah (she/her)

Rosie Mensah is a Registered Dietitian, Consultant, and Food Justice Activist dedicated to addressing health inequities, particularly in Black and marginalized communities. As a dietitian, she champions cultural food and educates audiences to honour and reconnect with their cultural heritage. With her roots in the Ashanti region of Ghana, she is a strong advocate for celebrating the diverse foods found across Africa. With an intersectional approach, she develops and leads programs aimed at empowering individuals to embrace diverse foods and advance health equity. Rosie holds a Master of Public Health in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Toronto and is a registered member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario.

Joie Shaw (she/her)

Joie Shaw is a Registered Dietitian currently pursuing her MSc in Nutrition and Food Biosciences. Her love for food and culture inspired her career in dietetics, a passion that continues to feed into her work. Her master’s thesis, which focused on Food Literacy within a university population, involved designing and delivering a cooking workshop intervention catered to a diverse student body. As one of few BIPOC students in her undergraduate nutrition program, Joie witnessed firsthand the significant gap in education regarding dietetic care for diverse populations. She is dedicated to contributing to educational resources that foster cultural competencies in health care professionals. As such, she has partnered with interdisciplinary research teams to develop online learning modules for dietitians and dietetics students, emphasizing culturally competent care. Recently, Joie assumed the role of co-chair of the Canadian Black Registered Dietitians Association alongside Bianca Cordeiro, RD, MAN. She is enthusiastic to collaborate with fellow Black dietitians to foster a supportive and inclusive network.

Fatoumata Binta Balde (elle/she)

Fatoumata Binta Balde is a registered dietitian pursuing a master’s degree in nutrition at Université de Montréal, specializing in the intersections of race, health, and dietetics. Her research explores anti-Black racism in the dietetic profession, drawing on critical race theory and intersectionality to highlight the systemic barriers faced by Black Canadian dietitians. With extensive experience in qualitative research and community-based health initiatives, Binta has worked on projects addressing the health needs of marginalized populations, both locally and internationally. Her expertise is not only academic but also experiential, as a Black Muslim woman navigating the field of nutrition and health.

Amirah Oyesegun (they/them)

Amirah is a Registered Dietitian, Community Organizer, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Specialist, currently completing their MHA. Their work and advocacy focus on the intersection of food justice/food insecurity, race/ anti-racism, and climate change.