Eleonora Dimitrova graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law with a combined J.D./M.A. in International Relations.

After her admission to the Ontario Bar, Eleonora worked for Lawyers for Human Rights, an independent human rights organisation with a 40-year track record of human rights activism and public interest litigation in South Africa. Eleonora practiced in the areas of human rights, refugee protection and access to justice in their Durban office. Following her return to Canada, she joined Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) as the Osgoode Hall Law School Program Manager and spearheaded the program's expansion in the Jane and Finch and York University Heights communities.

Eleonora is presently the Executive Director of Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) and oversees the University of Toronto Faculty of Law Youth Summer Program.

Eleonora is passionate about youth outreach, legal education and civic engagement and has been extensively involved with LAWS in various capacities for over 10 years.

Mary brings extensive years of experience in working with community, human rights, and access to justice initiatives. As a passionate champion for supporting system change around equity, diversity, and inclusion, she takes pride in being our first black Director, LAWS and is committed to expanding the program's impact and reach. Holding a JD from Osgoode Hall Law School, Mary has contributed both internationally and locally, collaborating with community-based organizations such as the Female Lawyers Association Gambia (FLAG), Foundation for Human Rights Initiative Uganda (FHRI), the award-winning African DefendDefenders organization, the Pan-African Human Rights Defenders Network (PAHRDN), Parkdale Community Legal Services, Rexdale Community Legal Clinic, and the Health Justice Program pilot.

During her tenure at LAWS, Mary has played an instrumental role in spearheading the development and expansion of LAWS Africentric core program. She has implemented educational outreach and experiential programs in law for over a thousand students across various LAWS newcomer, core, alumni and community initiatives. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Mary was honored in 2023 with the inaugural Ubuntu Lifetime Achievement Award. This award acknowledges her as an African-Canadian leader and educator whose lifework embodies the fundamental principles of Maat and Ubuntu: harmony, reciprocity, balance, integrity, truth, social justice, and universal love. Mary is also an integral part of the lead team overseeing the University of Toronto Faculty of Law Youth Summer Program (YSP).

Mary has actively served on the inaugural Black Future Lawyers (BFL) Working Group. Currently, she sits on the EDI committee and the Black Student Access Process (BSAP) admissions subcommittee, showcasing a deep commitment to building inclusive communities.

Stephanie has dedicated the last ten years of her career to justice education and access to justice initiatives.

As a Program Manager at the Ontario Justice Education Network, a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization established by the three Chief Justices of Ontario, Stephanie spearheaded a novel area of programming for elementary school students, promoting civic engagement, advocacy, conflict resolution skills and an understanding of the justice system to over 700 students each year in diverse communities.

As the bilingual Program Manager at the National Office for Pro Bono Students Canada, Stephanie managed seven law school chapters in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick. She successfully developed seven new Family Law Projects to assist unrepresented litigants in family courts across Canada, working closely with the legal community in multiple jurisdictions.

Stephanie first began volunteering at LAWS when she was a law student. She joined LAWS in 2011 and has since managed both Core and Newcomer programming and worked at seven LAWS partner high schools across the TDSB.

Stephanie has a B.A. in Psychology from the University of British Columbia and a J.D. from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law.

Presila Mason is a dedicated professional with a strong academic background and a commitment to community service. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Criminology Concentration) and a Minor in Political Science from Brock University, equipping her with a nuanced understanding of societal structures and dynamics.
Presila is the first LAWS alumni to become a Program Manager, reflecting her leadership and dedication to empowering others. In recognition of her work advancing equity and social justice, she was honored with the Lincoln Alexander Award by the Osgoode Hall Law School Black Law Students Association. This prestigious award celebrates individuals who exemplify leadership, professional excellence, and a commitment to public service.

Presila’s focus continues to be to drive positive change, empower others, and create lasting impact in the community.

Chantelle is a LAWS alum from Harbord Collegiate and completed a Honours Bachelor of Arts, double Major in Sociology and Women and Gender Studies. Chantelle has worked at Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club and Deloitte LLP.

In her role at Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club, she had run point in project managing a task force post flood to get the organization up and running for summer camp, in a two week period having the facility up to fire and standard code, and operating functionally.

She has coordinated the following programs.

Christmas Hamper
Push for Literacy
In her more recent role at Deloitte, she worked on government files as a Resource Manager for Class Action Lawsuit Settlements, where she ensured all teams from start to finish had the resourcing, staff and resolved any conflicts along the way. Working to build trust within Indigenous communities and bridging systematic inequalities, Chantelle has demonstrated being an advocate for groups that have faced discrimination and genocide. In her thesis, Chantelle conducted research on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

Julia was previously Manager of Membership, Programs and Regional Development at Canadian Women in Communications where she was responsible for the deployment and management of professional development programs and events offered to the CWC community. Successfully revitalizing the CWC Mentorship Program, Julia gained a strong passion for empowering others and is excited to now be a part of a program that includes empowering youth that may face barriers to post-secondary education; instilling confidence and igniting a passion within themselves.

Adjoa is a law student at the Lincoln Alexander School entering her third and final year. She has been involved as a LAWS volunteer in the past and has been involved in outreach work to vulnerable students for a number of years. She is passionate about community engagement, advocacy and youth mentorship.