Marva Wisdom

Marva Wisdom is a leading voice in Canada on empowering social change and is a committed social justice advocate.  She is among the most respected and sought facilitator, moderator and speaker on equity, inclusivity.  Marva’s skills, talent and experience have contributed to significant projects, including as outreach director for the frequently referenced Black Experience (Research) Project (Environics Institute), Lead Advisor for the City of Guelph’s Award Winning Community Plan and Director of Musagetes Foundation’s ArtsEverywhere Festival. 

Her volunteer leadership spans 3 decades including, the YM-YWCA, United Way, Guelph Black Heritage Society, Canadian Centre for Diversity, Operation Black Vote Canada, and Rotary.

Marva’s recognitions include the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, YWCA’s Woman of Distinction and the University of Guelph’s Lang School of Business, Alumni Award.

Marva holds a Master of Arts in Leadership and is a Senior Fellow at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (University of Toronto).