Adinkrafarm Consulting

Adinkrafarm Consultants apply over 4 decades of experience in business, community engagement, training and facilitation to help clients and collaborators solve complex organizational and community challenges. Driven by a commitment to increasing human connections, quality of life and relationships to the natural world for the benefit of future generations. We are grounded in Indigenous African philosophies and ways of being, continuous learning and sharing.

ADINKRAFARM Philosophy, Mission and Vision

ADINKRAFARM’s work is grounded in the traditions and practices of Indigenous AFRICENTRIC Leadership which require optimism, confidence, truth, knowledge centred on African cultures and values; love, life-long learning, and living in harmony with nature and humanity. We offer opportunities for community to learn plan and develop in harmony through three pillars of sustainability: RECLAIM, BUILD and GROW.

Mission: We will RECLAIM our heritage, cultural traditions and relationship with the land, BUILD community institutions, positive human relations, and partnerships for the future and GROW together through economic development and cultivating healthy community relationships

Vision: All communities are able to develop and positively contribute to our country and our world.

ADINKRAFARM Consulting Leads

Rudi Quammie Williams, MBA
Rudi Quammie Williams is a graduate of York University’s Fine Arts and MBA Programs and has contributed his skills and knowledge to many organizations seeking to strengthen their organizational capacities while embracing the power of diversity equity and inclusion. Quammie advised on the City of Toronto’s “Multi-Year Plan on Actions to Confront Anti-Black Racism”. He facilitated meetings and sessions of the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Partnership Accountability Circle that supports the work of the Countering Anti-Black Racism Unit at Toronto’s City Hall. Quammie has a long history of public service through his career working with provincial and municipal levels of government and in a number of community serving organizations. As Director of Culture at the City of Barrie, Rudi Quammie Williams established the municipality’s first Department of Culture and managed the City’s investment in a strong Culture sector. His contribution enhanced the lives of residents and attracted qualified professionals in the areas of health, technology and multi-media. In addition to his love of business and dedication to creating strong qualified leadership, Quammie is a multi-disciplinary artist who specializes in the use of arts and culture in African centred learning opportunities.

Rudi Quammie Williams is a mentor to youth, community businesses, organizations, governments and individuals. He is a business consultant and facilitator with a passion for entrepreneurship and small business. He has dedicated his career to amongst other things the provision of strategic planning, start-up, change management, policy development, and consulting services to public sector, community not-for-profit, arts, entrepreneurial, entertainment and media clients.

Ginelle R. Skerritt, BA Hons. Issues in Communications
Ginelle is a senior leader, international public speaker, moderator, facilitator, trainer and coach with a broad range of experiences including administration, social enterprise development, fundraising, youth development, anti-racism, diversity and inclusion training, organizational development, communications and economic inclusion.

Ginelle is a skilled team-/builder, coach and manager with the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships across diverse teams, cultures and professional designations. Competencies in Human Resource management in union and non-union settings, nurturing a continuous learning environment. Extensive financial management and development experience as a professional fundraiser, as the executive lead administrator, as a member of several Boards and committees, and directing the operations of social enterprise retail businesses.

Since 1994, Ginelle has led anti-discrimination training to various groups including police officers, teachers, Canadian Forces personnel, elementary and high-school students and social service workers. Ginelle is a published author and leader on the topic of traditional savings and credit associations, ROSCAs and collective economic development solutions.

A gifted communicator she is dedicated to principles of diversity, inclusion, positive identity and social justice. Her early advocacy work focused on the anti-apartheid movement, the Black Action Defence Committee volunteering for Arts organizations. Her current focus is on promoting community safety, policing reform, Food Sovereignty and African Indigenous Knowledge.

Boards and Committees (past and present):
Social Planning Toronto
Toronto Neighbourhood Centres
TDSB Equity Planning Task Force
LHIN – Oakridge Mental Health QI Lead
Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH)-Constituency Council
Black Health Coalition
Scarborough Executive Directors Network

Awards:
Canadian Armed Forces Chaplaincy School medal, 2020
100 Accomplished Black Women, 2018
Featured on 25th Anniversary Official Black History Month Poster (national)
YENSOMU Community Leadership Award
Nigerian Canadian News Community Leadership Award
Phenomenal Woman Award
Tropicana Community Services Outstanding Volunteer

Adinkrafarm Associates

Adinkrafarm Consultants work with a team of associates who bring expertise in Business, Entrepreneurship, Resource Development, Organizational Development, Advocacy, Marketing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Work, Anti-Oppression, Mindfulness, Performance and Visual Arts, Adult Learning, Community Engagement, Youth Development, Food Sovereignty, Event and Project Management, Research and Writ
Ika is an analytical, self-motivated, and collaborative professional with extensive experience providing strategic support in Health Project Management, Policy Reporting & Research. She has had extensive experience in roles such as Health Project Manager, Policy Researcher and Communications & Marketing Manager.

Ika Washington, MSc Ika is a graduate of Western University’s Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Program with a Major in Biology: Ecosystem Health, Minor in Women’s Studies and earned a Master of Social Science (MSc.), Gerontology, from the University of Southampton, a Certificate in Health Studies: Health Services Management, from Ryerson University and a Certificate, Improving Global Health: Quality and Safety, Public Health, from Harvard University.

Ika’s strong background in program development, equity training, outreach, project management, communications, marketing, administration, change management, analytical research, and policy research is highly valued among her peers. She has extensive experience directing communications for policy implications and organizational change. A proficient communicator in both official languages, her leadership and relationship building skills are in demand.

Currently Ika is assisting in the research, planning and coordination of the COVID 19 Vaccination Rollout Program across 33 Indigenous communities. With her strong knowledge of anti-discrimination practices, Canadian Aboriginal Health Legislation & Policy Frameworks, Aboriginal Health Policy, Ontario Public Health Standards, and Health Protection & Promotion Act, Ika brings essential skills to the Adinkrafarm Consulting Team.

She is an advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite, as well as specialized software and applications, such as: MATLAB, R Studio, SAS/ STAT, Adobe Creative Cloud, & literature search databases. In addition to her role as Anti-Racism Community Engagement Worker for the Catholic Children’s Aid of Hamilton, on behalf of the Sickle Cell Awareness Group, Ika led policy research initiatives on care and treatment standards and improvements, developed and presented impact-driven presentations to policymakers and Members of Parliament.
She is a member of The Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists, a Pre-Doctoral Member- International Cannabis Research Society and member of the Education Committee of the Black Physicians of Canada. She continues to make a significant contribution to equity in the health services sector.

Christine Davis, MSW Christine Davis is a clinical therapist who works with adults and teens who are coping wmood disorders. Christine is passionate about providing culturally responsive mental health services and addressing the multiple barriers that influence wellness and recovery for marginalized people. Her commitment to social justice is grounded in critical anti-oppressive practices.

Christine has provided support and advocacy for family caregivers, survivors of trauma and teens struggling with anxiety and depression. She has worked within different mental health facilities offering group and individual therapies to adults, teens and their families in an effort to address issues of suicide, self-harm and diminished quality of life.

Christine is a Registered Social Worker and a trained cognitive and dialectic behavior therapist. Christine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from McMaster University and a Master of Social Work from York University.

Clients and Collaborators

Adinkrafarm consultants have worked and collaborated with a variety of organizations including Municipal Governments, School Boards, Arts organizations, Universities, festivals and community service organizations in Canada, Europe and Africa.

Afri-Can Foodbasket
Barrie Public Library
Black Action Defence Committee
Brave New Alps – Italy
CAFCAN
Canadian Armed Forces – Base Borden Chaplaincy
City of Barrie & Barrie Multicultural Association
City of Toronto – Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit
European Municipalist Network
Everdale Farms
Goldblatt Partners
Harriet Tubman Community Organization
MACPRI – Ghana
Ministry of Correctional Services – Collins-Bay Penitentiary
Muhtadi International Drumming Festival
Ontario Anti-Racism Directorate
Ontario Coalition of Children’s Aid Societies
Peel District School Board
SETSI – Canada & Ghana
Six Ah We – Visual Artist Collective
Toronto Blues Festival
Toronto Children’s Aid Society
Toronto District School Board
Toronto Police Services
Uplift Black
York University – Business and Society and Executive MBA programmes
Young and Potential Fathers