Joan Pierre has had a multi-faceted career, encompassing: consulting in the public and private sectors; producer, event planning, production and stage management; marketing and communications; artistic and creative direction. She has played a leadership role in the design, planning and implementation of events such as Caribana, the African Heritage Music Festival (New Orleans), University of Toronto Faculty of Law 50th reunion, Afro Anglican Conference, African Canadian Achievement Awards, Ethnic Studies Conference at York University; and Cuttin’ Style Fashion Show.  Joan spent 12 years at Bell Canada in supervisory and management positions, and has also developed a certificate program in Event Planning and Event Management for the Continuing Education Division at York University in Toronto. She holds a Diploma in Production/Stage Management, Television Arts, from Ryerson University. – See more