PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

Dr. Evelyn Folake Kissi is an esteemed African scholar and strategic consultant holding citizenship in Ghana, Nigeria, and Canada. She specializes in the intersection of Black Critical Disability Studies, Black Global Health, and Critical Early Childhood Development Studies. Her work is deeply rooted in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), guided by anti-colonial and decolonizing perspectives.

Key Achievements & Leadership

Global Disability in Education: Sustainability of an Inclusive Africa Conference (University of Ghana, 2023)

• Organized and chaired this groundbreaking conference addressing disability rights and inclusion in Africa.
• Secured $24,000 in funding from SSHRC Canada Connection grants to facilitate      international collaboration.
• Partnered with institutions including:
  • Institute for Disability and  Rehabilitation Research (IDRR) – Ontario Tech University
  • Inclusive Early Childhood  Service System Project – Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Faculty of Education – York University
  • Missions Pediatrics & Child Online Africa
• Hosted 500+ participants worldwide, with sessions streamed across social media and YouTube.

Keynote Speaker – Black Futures & Afro-Futurism Seminar (Algoma University)

• Delivered an address on Black futures, education, and policy reform.

Consultant – Black EarlyON Program & Innovation Grant (City of Toronto)

• Collaborated with CAFCAN,  Macaulay, and SickKids to enhance early childhood services for Black families.
• Conducted staff training and program reviews across multiple locations.

Academic & Professional Background

• Doctorate in Critical Disability Studies – York University, Toronto
• MA in Early Childhood Education, Inclusion & Policy
• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Studies
• Diploma in Early Childhood  Education

Leadership in Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI)

• Former Vice Board Chair for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAST), the largest child welfare system in North  America.

Commitment to Decolonizing Early Childhood Education.
Dr. Kissi has dedicated her career to decolonizing the field of Early Childhood Education globally. Her work continues to shape inclusive policies and research-driven solutions that support African and Black communities worldwide.