Dr Miriam Sekandi is the CEO of the Break Free Zone Brand. She is a trauma-informed educator, workshop facilitator and healing coach. She supports individuals, families and / or professional groups with addressing ancestral, generational and childhood trauma. Miriam moved from Uganda to Canada in 2006 to pursue graduate Studies at the University of Alberta where she graduated with an MA in Human Ecology (2008) and a PhD in Secondary Education (2018). She is a professional development junkie and lifelong learner. Miriam currently holds the position of President with the ABTN Board.
Admire Dube is an insurance broker in the city of Calgary. He was born in Zimbabwe and attained his Economics degree at Concordia University in Montreal. Admire has a passion to foster economic and financial independence in the black community. He works tirelessly with his clients to ensure they gain financial literacy they need to have a healthy relationship with money. He holds the position of Treasure with the ABTN Board.
Nicole was born and raised in Canada but is of West Indian heritage. For over 20 years, Nicole has been a kindergarten to grade 9 teacher and a consultant with Edmonton Public School Board. Currently, she is the Assistant Principal of an elementary school in NE Edmonton. Nicole has a deep passion for inclusion, diversity and representation in schools and has completed a Masters in Education, focusing on Culturally Responsive Teaching. Nicole is trained in executive coaching and mediation. Nicole enjoys spending her free time with her family, reading, exercising, volunteering at church and supporting various not for profit organizations.
