CEO, Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA)
Political Science, Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours

Appointed CEO of the Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA) in 2021, Nadine Spencer is an accomplished businesswoman, entrepreneur, and community leader spearheading the organization’s efforts to advance Canada’s Black community through various equity and programming initiatives.

Nadine is currently on secondment from her role as CEO at BrandEQ, a global agency specializing in social change marketing, communications, and public relations. There, she rose to prominence in
Canadian business by accelerating strategic growth and brand visibility through multi-tiered corporate campaigns for a diverse client portfolio.

She also pioneered BrandEQ’s cultural sensitivity arm, BrandEQ Black, which works with a variety of socially conscious organizations to examine racial biases in advertising and marketing. Her proprietary “People Matter” strategy continues to generate long-term value for clients and effect change in society.

A dedicated Black community champion, she has devoted her life to fighting discrimination, battling poverty, advancing women’s education, and advocating for equality for women and girls of colour. She was acknowledged for her philanthropic and societal contributions in the recently published book, 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women, and she has received numerous accolades, including the Harry Jerome Business Award and the United Nations Volunteer Award. In 2020, she was named CGA Businesswoman of the Year.

Nadine holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science with Honours from York University and serves on numerous boards, including York University’s Alumni Board and Board of Governors. Previously, she served on the Toronto Star community advisory panel, where she worked directly with Star journalists and editors to help develop policies and best practices that fostered greater inclusion and representation of diverse communities across Canada.