Eli Agay

WHY ONTARIO?

I got this question a lot when I moved from San Francisco to Toronto in 2023. This right here is the answer- to be a Registered Social Services Worker in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

When I planned my career shift from Corporate Human Resources to Community Services, I carefully planned my path and chose to move where I found that my practice will be best supported and guided. I am proud to join the professional & ethical community of regulated practitioners who deliver excellent services to Ontarians.

"Leave a Legacy"

My key takeaway from yesterday's Women's Hour: Food & Fashion with Filipino-Canadians on a Mission, an event hosted by the Philippine Consulate General in Toronto. It was an insightful and inspirational session featuring Abby Albino of Rise Tribe, Sunshine Asuncion of Kain Tayo Food Village and Charmaine Ramirez of Pwrforward as well as an amazing showcase of Filipino culture featuring our handwoven fabrics in the fashion show produced by Couture Culture & Arts - CCA that is founded by Claris Manglicmot.

As I'm about to complete my Social Services Worker Diploma, I look forward to bring my learnings, passion & purpose on Mental Health and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Education closer to the community and collaborate with more of these Filipinas in a mission; working to leave a legacy but more so, empower others to forge theirs.

Also in photos:
-Consul General Angelica C. Escalona
-Kitchener Community Builder Vilma Aquino-Rafanan
-Paula Saraza of OMNI Television, a Seneca Polytechnic alumna