I felt in some ways that I had limited opportunities because of the colour of my skin – that I wouldn’t be able to achieve my goals or reach success because I was a woman and African Canadian.
“But seeing women of colour in the pharmacy industry reminded me that I could overcome roadblocks.”
Today, Jocelyn is doing just that. She’s a second-year pharmacy student and the first recipient of the Rexall Pharmacy Group ULC Community Involvement Award. This new award recognizes Black or Indigenous undergraduate students with a strong history of volunteering in their community who demonstrate the values of integrity, customer service, accountability, respect and excellence.
Read more on the Report On Giving.