he encounters. With over 30 years of experience in community development, Elaine is equipped with the dynamism of a world changer.
Mother, Grandmother, Entrepreneur, Community worker, Change Agent, are just a few of the words and roles used to describe her.
As grassroots organizer within a TCHC (Toronto Community Housing Cooperation ) community, Elaine initiated arts and cultural programs from her basement, which were later funded and integrated into the programming at the local community center.
At age 33 she received her High School Diploma from SCAS an alternative high school for adults where she also received the Don Robb award for Outstanding Academic excellence.
At 41 she received her college diploma for George Brown College where she was the recipient of the Honorable Jean Augustine Scholarship. Elaine Robinson is extremely dedicated to lifelong learning.
Her experience as a mother and a seasoned community worker has been described as nothing short of exemplary.
Her platform of the G.H.E.T.T.O (Getting Higher Education To Teach Others) Stories is about sharing the authentic stories of individuals who have over insurmountable odds.
With the understanding that the GHETTO is not about race it about people and their circumstances.
Her mission is to redefine how we use the word GHETTO and to share stories of hope and achievements knowing that everything is possible all we have to do is believe.