Legal Team
Experienced legal team advocating for immigrant rights, cultural heritage, and empowerment.
LegalTeam
Dedicated team empowering communities, fostering inclusivity, and creating meaningful change.
Pastor Geoffrey Killy
Minister of the Gospel
📍 Ontario, Canada
Experience
All Nations SDA Church
Toronto, CanadaUniversity of Kigali
Kigali City, RwandaUniversity of Kigali
Kigali Province, RwandaKigali English SDA Church
Kigali City, RwandaEducation
Mount Kenya University (MKU)
Master of Business Administration – Strategic Management
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
Bachelor's Degree – Theology
Geoffrey Nyambaka, CRSP
Regional HSSE Manager at CSA Group
📍 Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Summary
Achieved global, multi-site registration to the Occupational Health and Safety Management System standard ISO 45001:2018, and the Environmental Management System standard ISO 14001:2016.
Experience
CSA Group
Greater Toronto Area, CanadaCSA Group
Array Marketing
Molson Coors Canada
Toronto BreweryPepsiCo Canada
MississaugaPronamic Distribution – Sysco Foods
Mississauga, ONFederation of Ontario Naturalists
Environment Canada
Education
Western University
Occupational Health and Safety Management
Humber College
Construction Project Management
York University
Project Planning & Implementation; Business and Environment
Kenyatta University
Environmental Studies
Lawi Njeremani
Social Impact Advisor · Author · Corporate Speaker · Turfgrass Management
📍 Greater Guelph Metropolitan Area, Canada
Summary
Author of "The Gigantomachy of Samaismela" and "The Trouble with Kenya: McKenzian Blueprint". University of Guelph Turfgrass Management graduate; Social Consciousness Theorist; Lateral thinker; Host of "The Samaismela Show".
Experience
PQADVANCEMENT
Ontario, CanadaLions Clubs International
Guelph, OntarioSkwlCafe
SkwlCafe
CanadaCutten Fields Golf Club
Guelph, OntarioLions Clubs International
KenyaVELOCITY Project Management
Westlands, NairobiPrince Sadruddin Aga Khan Fund
NairobiUnited Way Kenya
Rotaract
KenyaEducation
University of Guelph
Turf and Turfgrass Management
Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
Mass Communication / Media Studies
Velocity Project Management
Project Management
Dr. Delessa Bulcha Neger, PhD
Director of Research, Programs & Strategic Partnerships
📍 African Centre Toronto (ACT) · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Summary
Over 17 years of leadership experience in higher education, government, and community development. Committed to advancing equity, public education, and community empowerment through evidence-based programs and collaborative engagement.
Current Roles
African Centre Toronto (ACT)
Greater Toronto Area, CanadaUniversity of Gondar & Bule Hora University
Areas of Expertise
- Community Development & Equity Programs
- Research Leadership & Strategic Partnerships
- Higher Education & Academic Leadership (17+ yrs)
- Public Education & Community Empowerment
- Government Relations & Policy
Lucas Mirera Misente
Senior IT Support Analyst at iA Financial Group
📍 Canada
Summary
Senior IT professional with expertise in user security administration, Windows environments, and end-user support. Resourceful, able to work independently within a team, multitask, manage deadlines, and adapt to change.
Experience
iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)
Toronto, CanadaTechnical Skills
Systems
Active Directory
Windows Server
Disaster Recovery
Languages
English (Full Professional)
Swahili (Native / Bilingual)
Certifications
A+ · N+ · ITIL
Security+ · CCNA
CISSP (in progress)
BSc. Electrical & Electronics Eng.
Diploma – Information Technology
Honors & Awards
- Raise the Bar – Service Standards Award
- Money Laundering & Anti-Terrorist Financing Awareness Training
The legal department becomes a true business partner with proactive collaboration
African Centre in Toronto understands that the more proactive a legal department is, the better it can provide operational staff with effective solutions for risk control.
ACT believes that Legal team play an active role and work closely together with colleagues as business partners rather than reactively waiting on input from others will be perceived by everyone involved as providing greater value. They can therefore earn more respect when negotiating contracts or dealing directly with clients
The level of involvement improves when automation takes on the mundane tasks that are keeping the department overworked and frees them to provide better service for other departments. For example, contract management tools make it easier to quickly create documents and accelerate the contract life-cycle.
Awareness of how much risk your company can tolerate
As a lawyer, you may be in the habit of attempting to mitigate all risks. In contrast, your job in the Legal Department is to advise of risk and understand how much risk the business can accept to keep things moving forward. Manage risk, don’t run from it. Law firms are about reducing risks, but companies are about maximizing profit. Figure out a way to say “Yes,” not to say “No.” (unless it’s illegal). When “No” is the right answer, present alternatives that accomplish the business goal.
Define and communicate legal department KPIs
Valuing a legal team’s contribution also means measuring and communicating it internally. It is the head of a legal department’s role to set up performance indicators: quantitative elements on case management, budget for purchasing legal services, etc., and to communicate them internally. In the end, it is the curiosity and willingness of lawyers to leave their legal comfort zone and move into “business”, a less controlled and therefore riskier field, that will make it possible to change perceptions and have their contribution to a company’s performance appreciated at its true value.