meet the team

PHYSIOTHERAPIST | MEDICAL STUDENT  MEMBER & FACILITATOR AT THE BWC

Korede is a dedicated healthcare professional and community advocate with over a decade of experience in health and wellness. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a Master’s in Physiotherapy from Dalhousie University and is currently a third-year medical student at the same institution. Korede worked as a physiotherapist for six years across various settings, including community health, private clinics, orthopedic inpatient care, and post-surgical rehabilitation. His work has focused on patient-centered care, chronic pain management, and physical rehabilitation.

As a founding member of the Black Wellness Cooperative, Korede has played an integral role in promoting physical well-being within the African Nova Scotian community. He has facilitated exercise classes, led health education sessions, and supported wellness initiatives through program development and public speaking engagements. He also serves as a facilitator for the Run with Dere run club, encouraging community engagement through movement.

Korede’s leadership extends to his roles on the boards of Doctors Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Association, where he advocates for equity in healthcare and contributes to systemic change. His volunteer work with the NS Brotherhood Initiative and other grassroots organizations reflects his passion for accessible, culturally informed care.

In his free time, Korede enjoys photography, running, and staying active. He brings a unique blend of clinical experience, academic knowledge, and community engagement to every role and looks forward to continuing to serve and uplift those around him through medicine.

ENTREPRENEUR | FOOTBALL COACH  ANALYST | PROFESSOR (Adj.)

Micah Brown is a retired professional athlete, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and Adjunct Professor at Dalhousie and Saint Mary’s Universities. He also teaches at East Coast Varsity and most recently served as Director of Football Analytics and Receivers Coach at Saint Mary’s University. With an 11-season international football career and a World Championship win with the U.S. National Team, Micah now channels his focus into high-impact initiatives that drive social change.

As a Legacy Ambassador for Lululemon, he has promoted wellness and community development. He founded ELITE 8, a high-performance program combining mentorship and advanced training for athletes, and created Smart Coach Solutions—an innovative football analytics platform that empowers coaches with data-driven insights to optimize performance.

Micah holds a BSc in Business Marketing and Management, a BA in Psychology and Sociology from Saint Mary’s University, and a Master’s in North American Studies. His work reflects a commitment to equity, personal development, and purposeful living.

BOARD MEMBER | FACILITATOR

Melanie was born Antigonish, Nova Scotia and grew up in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Seeking out a sense of belonging, community, and representation is what inspired Melanie to move back to NS when she was 18 to attend Dalhousie University where she completed a BA in Political Science and History with a focus on North American Colonial History while playing for the Dalhousie Women’s soccer team. Melanie has since coached and competed in weightlifting and CrossFit at a National level. The passion (and need) for health and wellness in her own life is what led Melanie to assist in the creation of the BWC. Melanie joined the Provincial Government in 2021 as a Workplace Resolution Consultant and is now the Senior Advisor for EDIA at the Public Service Commission. In all her roles, from her profession, to sport, to family life she works to create an equitable, inclusive, and safe environment for all. This process includes teaching, coaching, and most importantly creating opportunities and the space for dialogue. Melanie is a very proud mother of two, and a breast cancer survivor. 

CO-CEO P4G | LEAD FACILITATOR

Bradley Daye is on a mission to transform how workplaces learn, grow, and build cultures of belonging. As the lead facilitator for Placemaking 4G, Bradley designs and delivers learning experiences that help organizations break down barriers, build trust, and cultivate a culture where people thrive together.  

Born and raised in Halifax, Bradley is deeply connected to community development, carrying forward the legacy of his grandfather, Delmore Buddy Daye. His journey from professional sports—playing and coaching football at the university and professional levels—to shaping values-based leadership has made him a sought-after guide for teams navigating meaningful change. 

Bradley’s work is rooted in reciprocity, community, and love. He continues to give back through board leadership and mentorship in Halifax’s North End.

LAWYER

Lauren is the Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives with African Nova Scotian Affairs and leads the work on the province’s Land Titles Initiative, which helps residents in five historical African Nova Scotian communities, gain clear title to their land. Lauren previously worked in private practice and served as the Project Coordinator of Access Legal Help NS, which offered pro bono summary legal advice to Nova Scotians living in poverty, and to others facing barriers in gaining access to justice.  She currently serves on the Boards of the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia, the Black Wellness Co-operative and is on the Schulich School of Law’s IB&M Advisory Committee. Lauren frequently guest lectures at the Schulich School of Law and in 2023, was an Assistant Professor for the new course: Special Topics on African Nova Scotians and the Law. Lauren completed her Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology) degree from Dalhousie University in 2007 and received her Juris Doctor Degree (Health Law and Policy specialization) from the Schulich School of Law in 2011. She was called to the Nova Scotia Bar in 2012.

FACILITATOR | EXPERIENTIAL DESIGNER YOGA TEACHER

Rika Kebede creates spaces where people can show up authentically while exploring their edges and expanding their mindset. She is currently a Facilitator with the Deloitte Greenhouse, where she helps companies generate solutions to their trickiest problems. But as the sun sets on the Atlantic Ocean and the corporate hustle subsides, Rika gracefully transitions into her role as a yoga teacher. 

In both domains, her work embodies principles of adaptability, curiosity, and empathy as she believes that the best solutions (& practices!) emerge when minds are clear, hearts are open, and a touch of playfulness is in the mix. 

WRITER | YOGA TEACHER | SPEAKER 

FACILITATOR

Nikki is a Novelist, Screenwriter, Yoga Teacher & Teacher Trainer and Facilitator. As a twice published novelist and award-winning screenwriter she brings years of storytelling experience to what she does and weaves her own life experiences, struggles, and triumphs into what and how she presents. She is a captivating and inspired speaker and has carved out a niche for herself sharing her journey of self-acceptance as a woman of colour through addiction, recovery, loss and grief to finally becoming a successful and sought-after Yoga Teacher and community leader. Her gift is in being able to humanize and personalize challenging and sometimes uncomfortable topics so that people can truly see themselves in the work of making change in their lives and beyond.

Her ongoing work as DE&I educator and speaker fall under her newly formed company NM Creative Inc. where she continues to teach and inspire people to actively make change for the better within their organizations and communities through the lens of embodied leadership, which looks at how we can show up more fully for ourselves and others. By bringing a unique lens to this subject matter, and through her gift of story, groups are left feeling curious, open and inspired.