Meet the team

James Roach (he/him/his)

Director of the Black Perspectives Office and Equity Office

As director of the Black Perspectives Office and Equity Office, James (he/him) plays a key role in advancing institutional strategies that promote Black perspectives and equity across the university. He is also responsible for implementing recommendations outlined in the final report of the President’s Task Force on Anti-Black Racism (PTFABR), in partnership with academic and non-academic units, students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

James’ work is informed by decades of experience in institutional communications roles at Concordia and for non-governmental agencies, commitment to anti-racism work, and collaborative approaches. He also chairs the Advisory Committee on Implementing Recommendations from the PTFABR.

A proud Concordia alumnus, James holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a Master of Science in Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, and a Graduate Diploma in Knowledge Management.

Pamela Adedje (she/her/hers)

Department Assistant

Pamela is the Department Assistant in the Equity Office and Black Perspectives Office. She assists in the day-to-day organization of the units, and she is the first point of contact for information about services, programs, scheduling, and resources. She is also the Committee Coordinator for the President’s Task Force on Anti⁠-⁠Black Racism's Advisory Committee.

Pamela holds a master's degree in Translation Studies from Concordia University. She has years of administrative experience working with Concordia’s diverse community of students, staff and faculty in departments such as the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities. Committed to building a community of belonging, Pamela brings equity and inclusion into every aspect of her work.