Sandra Kellman She/Her

Nursing, Faculty of Community Services

Sandra Kellman is a descendant of strong African women who were resilient in the face of adversities. Her parents are from Barbados and consistently reminded Sandra about the importance of education. Sandra was an honour student in both high school as well as at Centennial College in the Bridging to University Nursing program. As a first generation university graduate, she will be passing on this legacy to her next generation. After years of being a phlebotomist, ECG and medical technician, Sandra can now add nursing to her educational portfolio.

Accolades and awards

Faculty of Community Services Undergraduate Black Student Awards

What does it mean to be a Black TMU grad?

Being a Black grad at TMU means that I represent leadership, success and power.

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

It is darkest before dawn. Continue to persevere, even in the darkest of times. It is a test of your true resilience. "Even if you are not ready for the day, it cannot always be night", Gwendolyn Brooks.