1. MARILYN PATRICIA JOHNCILLA, PH.D.
63-2380 Bromsgrove Rd. Mississauga STEPS To University Program
Ontario L5J 4E6 Canada Transitional Year Programme
Home Phone: 905-855-5187 University of Toronto
E-mail: marilyn.johncilla@utoronto.ca 49 St. George Street, Toronto
URL : www.drmarilynj.com/womeninleadership/ M5S 2E5
EDUCATION
2006 Ph.D. Sociology and Equity Studies in Education
Dissertation Title: Black Women’s Leadership: Indigenous Knowledges for Empowerment
Department of Social Justice Education
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
University of Toronto
2000 MA Adult Education
Thesis Title: Women’s Leadership Training in Micro Business: The Case of the Women’s
Leadership and Enhancement Institute of Trinidad and Tobago
Specialization in Community, International and Transformative Learning
Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
University of Toronto
1998 BA (Hons.) Sociology and Women Studies
York University
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
2000 Diploma, Human Resources Management (Courses)
Ontario Management Development Program Certificate, Seneca College of Applied Arts and
Technology (Courses)
1996 Diploma Library and Information Technician, Seneca College of Applied Arts
and Technology
1988 Certificate in Education, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad
1979 Teachers' Diploma, Government of Trinidad and Tobago Teachers’ College
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Primary Feminisms/Womanism, Diversity Leadership, Transnationalism, African Indigenous
Knowledge, Equity Studies, Anti-racism, Decolonization Studies, Anti-colonialism
Secondary Caribbean Studies
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2005 - present Sessional Lecturer II
Steps to University Program, Department of the Transitional Year Program
University of Toronto

2. 2010 - present Diversity Leadership Consultant
Founder/Director/Consultant, Canadian Academy for Diversity Leadership
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workshop – Sheridan College Student Leaders and
Mentors
Diversity Leadership Workshop – Scotia Bank Women in Global Transaction
Banking
Blogger: Women in Leadership at drmarilynj.com/womeninleadership/
2009 Sessional Lecturer
Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education (Graduate), Ontario Institute
for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
2008 Associated Researcher
Centre for Women’s Studies in Education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education,
University of Toronto
Research Focus: Cultural Diversity Leadership
2006-2007 Assistant Professor (Limited Term Appointment)
Department of Sociology
King’s University College
Western University
2005- 2006 Teaching Assistant
Department of Caribbean Studies, New College
University of Toronto
2005-2013 Tutor
Accessibility Services Department
University of Toronto
2004-2004 Research Assistant, “Productivity Study”
Dean’s Office, Department of Research and Development, Ontario Institute for
Studies in Education of the University of Toronto
2004-2004 Teaching Assistant
Department of Sociology
Ryerson University
2002-2003 Teacher Education Program Assistant, Research “Diversity/Special Needs”
Initial Teacher Education, Department of Curriculum and Teaching, Ontario Institute
for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
1999-2002 Teaching Assistant
Department of Initial Teacher Education, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
University of Toronto
1990-1999 Library Assistant/Secretary/ Library Technician
St. Michael’s Hospital Library/George Brown College Library/Centennial College
Library/Markham Public Library/Nellie McClung Rowell Library, York U
1975-1990 Teacher – Elementary School Level, Ministry of Education, Trinidad and Tobago

3. COURSES PREPARED AND TAUGHT
2014-2015 - STEPS/TYP - U of Toronto, Introduction to Sociology – “Social Inequality”
(two classes)
2005-2006, 2008-2014 – STEPS/TYP - U of Toronto “Introduction to Sociology” (three classes)
2009 – Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education OISE, U of Toronto “Introduction to
Feminist Perspectives on Society and Education” (Graduate Course)
2006-2007 - Sociology Dept., King’s University College, UWO – “Introduction to Sociology”
2006-2007 - Sociology Dept., King’s University College, UWO – “Social Inequality”
2006-2007 - Sociology Dept., King’s University College, UWO – “Minority Groups”
OTHER COURSES TAUGHT
2005-2006 New College, U of Toronto “Caribbean Thought”
2004-2004 Sociology Department, Ryerson University “Families in the Caribbean”
2001-2002 Initial Teacher Education, OISE U of Toronto “Schools and Society”
2001-2002 Initial Teacher Education, OISE U of Toronto “Anti-Racism Education”
1999-2001 Initial Teacher Education, OISE U of Toronto “Teacher Education Seminar”
HONOURS/ACADEMIC AWARDS
2002-2003 OISE/University of Toronto Teacher Education Program Assistantship
2002-2003 OISE/University of Toronto Scholarship
2001-2002 OISE/University of Toronto Teacher Education Program Assistantship
2001-2002 OISE/University of Toronto Scholarship
2000-2001 OISE/University of Toronto Teacher Education Program Assistantship
1999-2000 OISE/University of Toronto Teacher Education Program Assistantship
PUBLICATIONS
Published Referred Journal Articles
2010 Johncilla, M.P. A Living Africa (poem). JENda: A Journal of Culture and African Women
Studies. No 17. African Women in Dimensions: Part I.
2008 Johncilla, M.P. Doctoral Thesis: Black Women’s Leadership: Indigenous Knowledges for
Empowerment. British Journal of Sociology of Education. Vol. 29(2)
2007 Johncilla, M.P. The ABCs of Black Women’s Leadership. Women in Higher Education. Vol.
16(8), 20
2004 Yearwood, M.P. Spaces of My Empowerment (poem). Canadian Woman Studies/les cahiers
de la femme, Vol. 23 (2), 13
2004 Yearwood, M.P. The Healer Woman (art). Canadian Woman
Studies/les cahiers de la femme, Vol. 23 (2), 113

4. 2003 Yearwood, M.P. African Women Leaders (poem). Pulse: A Journal of
Anticolonial Thought, Expression and Activism
Chapters in Book (Refereed)
2011 Johncilla, M.P. My Story: ‘It is less about how I became a feminist’ than ‘Ain’t I a
womanist/feminist?’ In L. M. Gajardo and J. Ryckman (Eds.), Becoming Feminists: An
anthology of how we became feminists (37-39). Toronto: Resources for Feminist Research
(RFR/DRF)
2002 Yearwood, M.P. and B. Daniel. African Canadian Women’s Bodies as Sites of
Knowing and No-ing. In S.M. Abbey (Ed.), Ways of Knowing in and through the Body:
Diverse Perspectives on Embodiment (pp. 253-258). 4th
Bi-Annual Summer
Institute: Canadian Association for the Study of Women and Education. Welland,
Ontario: SOLEIL
Self Published Books
2013 Johncilla, M.P. Healing through Mapping my Indigeneity: Poetry, Art and further Voices of
Resistance on my Journey. Mississauga: Canada
2009 Johncilla, M.P. Change Your Frequency with Empowerment Thoughts: In Sixty Days or Less
(E-book). Mississauga: Canada
Non-Refereed Articles and Books
2009 Johncilla, M.P. The Guardian: Cupe3902. Sessional Hiring Grievance a Success,
April, Vol. VI(9), 2
2007 Diversity Leadership Website and Blog:
www.dr.marilynj.com/womeninleadership/
Articles
2014 Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Book Launch in Toronto
2014 The Celebration of the Life and Leadership of Dr. Maya Angelou
2014 Unconscious Bias and Blind Spots: Self Reflection
2014 Black Women’s Leadership in the Community: Freeing the Africanist Imagination
2014 21 Inspirational Quotes from Leaders
2014 Black Women’s Leadership: The Danger of a Single Story on Leadership
2014 12 Principles of Black Women’s Leadership
2014 12 Principles of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership
2014 10 Principles of Black Women’s Spiritual Literacy Leadership
2014 Leadership at the Canadian Academy for Diversity Leadership (CADL)
2014 21 Leadership Actions: Going Forward for 2014
2013 What Does International Women’s Day Mean To Me?
2013 21 Leadership Actions: Going forward for 2013 – Dr. Marilyn Patricia Johncilla
2012 Ways in which women in the paid workforce can create work-life balance
2012 Diversity Leadership: A critical gender perspective of women climbing the corporate
structure

5. 2012 Diversity Women’s Leadership: Action plan/Checklist for Climbing the Corporate
Ladder
2009 Back Home Debate™ is True Diversity
2009 Women’s Management Style Characterizes Relationships and Empowerment
2009 Time for more Diversity Leadership in the Boardroom
2008 What do Black Women Lack to get to the C-Suite?
2008 Causes of the Scarcity of Women in Top Leadership in the C-Suite
Work in Progress
Further research on Diversity Leadership
Black Women’s Leadership: Indigenous Knowledges for Empowerment
CONFERENCE PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
2011 The Race, Ethnicity and Indigenous Program and the Centre for Feminist Research. Our
Legacy: Indigenous-African Relations Across and the Americas Conference, York
University, April 29 – May 1
Paper presented: Spiritual Literacy and Black Women’s Leadership
2008 Conference, May/June
University of British Columbia, Vancouver
SOCINET/Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE). Paper presented: Border
Crossing: Antiracism Transformational Leadership within Teacher Training Education
Canadian Association for the Study of International Development (CASID). Paper presented:
Sani Baat and Gender-Based Domestic Violence in Trinidad and Tobago
2007 32nd
Annual Caribbean Studies Association Conference, May/June
Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
Tropical da Bahia and Sol Vitoria Marina hotels. Paper presented: Domestic Violence
against Women: A Trinidad and Tobago Internet Case Study
2007 7th
Annual Critical Race Studies Conference, April
Researchers and Academics of Colour for Equity (RACE)
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto. Paper presented: A
Lack of Black Privilege in the Global Metropolis
2007 8th
Annual Indigenous Women’s Symposium
Indigenous Women Celebrating Our Diversity
Trent University, Peterborough. Paper presented: Living in Turtle Island: Different Lenses of
African Indigenousness/ity/city (Panel Discussion)
2006 Congress Conference
York University, Toronto
Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association. Paper presented: The Empowerment of
African Canadian Women’s Leadership: Memory and Indigenous Knowledge Literacy
2003 Yoruba Cultural Association of Cuba 8th
Global Yoruba Congress Oricha 2003, Cuba. Paper
presented: Transnational Understanding of Orisha: Using the Technology of the Internet

6. 2002 The Canadian Association for the Study of Women and Education (CASWE): 4th
Bi-Annual
Summer Institute 2002, OISE/UT, Toronto, Ontario. Paper presented: African Canadian
Women’s Bodies as Sites of Knowing and No-ing
2002 The Congress of the Social Sciences and Humanities Conference, 2002, Toronto, Ontario
with the Canadian Women’s Studies Association (CWSA). Paper presented: Constructing
Narratives: African Caribbean Canadian Women in Academia
2002 Presenter/Chair: Education and Development: Paper: Beyond Boundaries:
feminist education for gender development within developing countries
The Congress of the Social Sciences and Humanities Conference, Toronto, Ontario
Canadian Association for the Study of International Development (CASID)
2001 Conference on Transformative Learning: Multiple Currents: Expanding the Boundaries of
Transformative Learning, 2001, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University
of Toronto. Paper presented: An Unmasked Educator
2001 The Congress of the Social Sciences and Humanities Conference, 2001, Universite Laval,
Quebec with the Canadian Association for the Study of International Development (CASID).
Paper presented: Systems of integrating effective women’s leadership for empowerment,
resistance and transformation in gender development
2000 The Congress of the Social Sciences and Humanities Conference, 2000, Edmonton, Alberta
with the Canadian Association for the Study of International Development (CASID). Paper
presented: Women’s Leadership Training in Micro-Business: The Case of the Women’s
Leadership and Enhancement Institute of Trinidad and Tobago
2000 The Department of Sociology and Equity Studies (SESE) Conference, 2000, OISE/UT,
Rethinking Sociology and Equity Studies: Challenges of the New Millennium. Paper
presented: Excerpts from my MA thesis Women’s Leadership Training in Micro-Business:
The Case of the Women’s Leadership and Enhancement Institute of Trinidad and Tobago
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
2010 Department of Sociology, York University
Course: 3620 Race and Colonialism, Wednesday, February 3
Guest Lecture: Black Women’s Leadership
2009 Women’s Health in Women’s Hands
BWWAD
Transgenerational Trauma, Identities and Resistance, Thursday, June 11
Guest Speaker: Spiritual Literacy and Diversity Leadership
2006 Bloor Collegiate, Black History Month Celebration
Guest Speaker: Acknowledging Contemporary African Canadian Women Leaders
2005 Human Systems Limited, Human Resource Consultants, Leadership Training, Trinidad
Keynote Speaker: Transformative Women’s Leadership in Trinidad and Tobago and the
effects of globalization

7. 2001 Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, Teacher Education
Department, Guest Speaker: Antiracism Education in Canada and Human Rights Issues
SCHOLARLY AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
2011 Facilitator/Organizer: “I will be a hummingbird: Celebrating the life of
Dr. Wangari Muta Maathai.” 30 November
Supported by the Centre for Women Studies in Education, UofT and the Canadian Academy
for Diversity Leadership (CADL)
2011 Invited by the Southern Journal of Canadian Studies as a Peer Reviewer. Issue Topic:
Constructing Black Canada: “Becoming” Canadian
2010 Founder/Consultant/Organizer, Canadian Academy for Diversity Leadership™ (CADL)
We at CADL™ vision and encourage exploring diversity leadership talent through
discussions, research, published articles, videos, courses, workshops, etc. CADL™ also aims
to make diversity leadership visible through talented practitioners and role models.
2008 Online discussion: Participant of Women and Men: Equal Sharing of Responsibilities, 7 July
– 1 August
Division for the Advancement of Women (DAW) of the United Nations Congress
Discussion Week 1: July 7 – 11 : Gender stereotypes and equal sharing of responsibilities
between women and men in the private sphere
Discussion Week 2: July 12 – 17 : The effects of unequal sharing of responsibilities on
women’s full participation in the public sphere
Discussion Week 3: July 21 – 25 : HIV/AIDS and equal sharing of responsibilities between
women and men
Discussion Week 4: July 28 – August 1 : Other Issues, wrap up and recommendations for
future action
2007 WomenWatch Online discussion: Participant on Women in Leadership Roles, 19 November -
15 December
WomenWatch - The United Nations Internet Gateway on Gender Equality and
Empowerment of Women
2007- Member - Black Women and Women of African Descent (BWWAD)
2005 Chair/Discussant: Topics Racism, Cultural Diversity and Multicultural Education in
Canada, Whiteness as Property and ’Black Crime’ and the African Mind
The Annual New College Conference of the University of Toronto
Racism and National Consciousness: Race, Nation, State and Racial Profiling
2000- Dr. George Dei Thesis Group - Member, Uhuru Collective, SESE/OISE/University of
Toronto
TRAINING & WORKSHOP
2011 Teaching Large Classes, October 20
Centre for Teaching Support and Innovation (CTSI), University of Toronto

8. 2010 Building Bridges Networking and Employment Event for Persons with Disabilities
Mentor in support of Maze Master Youth@bilities Program and in support of positive youth
educational programming in Toronto
2009 4th
Annual Teaching and Learning Symposium
Centre for Teaching Support and Innovation (CTSI), University of Toronto
2009 Luncheon and Speakers Series: Managing Change and Sustainability
Women in Leadership Foundation, October 29, Design Exchange, Toronto
2009 Fundamentals of University Teaching, University of Toronto
2009 Black Board Essentials Training, University of Toronto
TRAVEL FUNDING
2007 King’s University College, UWO Conference and Travel Grant, $3200
32nd
Annual Caribbean Studies Association Conference, May/June
Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
2007 King’s University College, UWO Conference and Travel Grant, $250
8th
Annual Indigenous Women’s Symposium
Indigenous Women Celebrating Our Diversity, March. Trent University, Peterborough
2003 OISE, University of Toronto Graduate Conference and Travel Grant, $250
Yoruba Cultural Association of Cuba 8th
Global Yoruba Congress Oricha, Cuba.
2001 OISE, University of Toronto Graduate Conference and Travel Grant, $250
CASID Travel Grant $250
The Congress of the Social Sciences and Humanities Conference, Universite Laval,
Quebec, Canadian Association for the Study of International Development (CASID).
2000 OISE, University of Toronto Graduate Conference and Travel Grant, $250
CASID Travel Grant $250, The Congress Conference, Edmonton, Alberta
ACADEMIC ASSOCIATIONS
Member of the Canadian Sociology and Anthropology Association (CSAA)
Member of the American Sociological Association (ASA)
Member of the Canadian Association for the Study of Women and Education (CASWE)
Member of the Canadian Association for the Study of International Development (CASID)
Member of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
COMMITTEE AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS
Volunteer Maytree: For Leaders for Change - DiverseCity Onboard
Committee Member: Computer and Research Committee (2000-2001) Department of
Sociology and Equity Studies, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of
Toronto
Volunteer Judge for Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana)
Volunteer at Scotia Bank Caribana

9. Volunteer at the Community Organic Garden Project, Mississauga
Board Director, Peel Condominium Corporation #91, Mississauga
Board Director, The Alliance for Employment Equity
Volunteer at the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (Toronto)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Research on the Internet, Working knowledge of web design
Social Media: Linkedin; Blogger; Facebook

10. Marilyn Patricia Johncilla, Ph.D.
63-2380 Bromsgrove Rd. Mississauga
Ontario L5J 4E6 Canada
Home Phone: 905-855-5187
E-mail: marilyn.johncilla@utoronto.ca
URL: drmarilynj.com/BLOG : drmarilynj.com/womeninleadership/
Referees
Professor George J. Sefa Dei, Ph.D.
Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Social Justice Education
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
252 Bloor Street West, 12 Fl.
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 1V6
Tel: 416-978-0460
Fax: 416-923-4651
E-mail: george.dei@utoronto.ca
Professor Angela Miles
Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
252 Bloor Street West, 7 Fl.
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 1V6
Tel: (416) 978-0809
E-mail: angela.miles@utoronto.ca
Carol B. Duncan, PhD
Chair, Associate Professor
Department of Religion and Culture
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
N2L 3C5
Tel: (519) 884-0710, ext. 3692
Fax: (519) 884-9387
E-mail: cduncan@wlu.ca