Richelle Jael Joseph She/Her

Richelle Jael Joseph is an award-winning journalist, media producer, emcee and influencer born in the nature island of the Caribbean, Dominica. Jael became the first Black woman to be the recipient of the 2020 Faulhaber Communications Award for women aspiring to be a senior leader in communications in Canada as well as The Johnny Lombardi Award for Creative Endowment in 2022. She has over ten years of experience in radio as a personality and announcer. This along with eight years of experience in marketing and communications has cemented her capabilities which make her one of the Caribbean’s most sought after media entrepreneurs. Her expertise includes her ability to create one-of-a-kind content at the spur of the moment, development of ideas and capturing clients' visions while paying close attention to every detail. Jael is also a producer having worked with a catalogue of industry experts including Trey Anthony’s show, Black Girl In Love with Herself and Karl Kabasele of the Race, Health and Happiness podcast.

Accolades and awards

• The Johnny Lombardi Award for Creative Endowment

What does it mean to be a Black TMU grad?

I am proud of the growth I have witnessed at TMU as a journalism student who started at this school when it was still called Ryerson University. TMU indicated to the rest of the world that it is possible to rewrite history and do right by Indigenous people. As a Black woman, I believe that we will only end racism when the white privileged end performative truth and reconciliation for Indigenous people as well as direct efforts to not only renaming but also to reparation.

What advice do you have for other Black students at TMU?

She quotes Paul Anthony at FoodShare Toronto, “Imposter Syndrome can consume you as a Black person, walk into spaces like you belong.”

Social Media

Instagram: @jaeljoseph (external link) 
Twitter: @JaelJoseph (external link) 
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