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Quentin VerCetty, a Maltonian, founded the Black Speculative Arts Movement (in) Canada and AstroSankofa®. He is passionate about using Afrofuturism as an agent for social change and art education. He is trailblazer of monument making and public art amongst Black Canadians  and aims to utilize his platform to shed more light on Black Canadian legacies and create more opportunities for Black creatives.

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Gabriela Sealy,is a trilingual creative pursuing her master's at York University, studying African narratives in Panama through art. With a background in fashion, curation, and Carnival since summer of 2024 she has been bringing unique perspectives to the team and organization.

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Samantha Dennis, an award-winning Toronto-based visual artist of Jamaican descent. As an artist her work blends abstraction and realism to create vibrant portraits celebrating black bodies. Her work, driven by a need for representation, explores diverse black experiences and identity through her paintings. Samantha is passionate about helping youth and teaching children art and sees Afrofuturism as the perfect lens for engagement.

Kofoworola "Korra'' Sodiq holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication and a Postgraduate degree in Project Management. She has experience as an SAP User Support and currently works as an Administrative Assistant, applying her diverse skills in communication and organization.

Jamera DaCosta is a young charismatic creative that specializes in acrylic, oil pastel, and digital painting, exploring the vibrancy of Caribbean heritage into her creative expression. She holds a Bachelor of Technology in Graphic Communications Management from TMU. She first connected with AstroSankofa through the RISING V.R. program wherein she was the 3.0 Cohort runner up for the pitch contest with her VR business idea. Since then she has been added to the collective family and has contributed to several of our projects.