Linda shares that she came to Canada from Nigeria, and her parents are wonderful role models. She is passionate about supporting Black students to thrive and says it is important to dare to dream. She calls for a systemic change so Black youth are seen for their potential.
Dr. Linda Iwenofu is a clinical child psychologist, researcher, educator, and advocate focused on the mental health and flourishing of Black children and youth. Her work examines how anti-Black racism in schools, health systems, and communities shapes young people’s emotional well-being, sense of safety, and possibilities for the future. Dr. Iwenofu’s research program centres Black children’s own voices and dreams while challenging institutions to build culturally responsive, accountable services. She is particularly interested in how societal expectations, policies, and everyday practices can either restrict or expand Black children’s capacity to imagine and pursue their wildest dreams. Across her scholarship, teaching, clinical practice and community engagement, Dr. Iwenofu is committed to transforming systems so that Black youth are seen not as problems to be managed, but as powerful creators, thinkers, and leaders. Her work is ultimately about making it possible for Black children to dare to dream - and to fully live those dreams.
