Simone is a community developer, project manager and event organizer, with over 10 years’ experience working in community economic development in both Montreal and Toronto. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban, Economic & Social Geography and Caribbean Studies and a Master of Education in Adult Education and Community Development, both from the University of Toronto.
Simone’s involvement with the Black Planning Project is born from a passion to increase dialogue, engagement and understanding of the Black experience and its relation to public spaces. Simone hopes to achieve this through writing, innovative research and education.