08/03/2025
Aruna’s Revolutionist of the Year:
On , our team proudly launches our first annual “Aruna Revolutionist of the Year” recognition, highlighting an extraordinary force for change in our community: Missy, who has been an essential part of Aruna Revolution’s growth and success!
As a beacon of kindness and generosity, Missy’s dedication as Executive Director of (PEAS) exemplifies the values we cherish. Her tireless work ethic and passionate advocacy have not only transformed PEAS from a 15-year personal mission into a groundbreaking nonprofit but have also inspired our entire team.
Through innovative initiatives like the Equal Flow Project, PEAS provides ‘dignity bags’ with menstrual products and undergarments in public spaces. With stark statistics showing that one-third of Canadian women and gender-diverse youth under 25 struggle to afford these essential products, Missy’s work is more crucial than ever.
Beyond PEAS, Missy’s impact extends to multiple spheres - she’s a business consultant empowering Black women, gender-diverse individuals, and youth entrepreneurs, and serves on numerous boards including the African Descent Advisory Council for HRM and FC IDEA Committee.
Her generous spirit and unwavering commitment to social justice have made her an invaluable mentor and collaborator. Her powerful message resonates: “It’s inconceivable that people still lack access to these basic necessities”. Through education, advocacy, and direct action, Missy is creating lasting change in our communities.
Today, we celebrate Missy as our inaugural Aruna Revolutionist of the Year, recognizing her not just as an entrepreneur and advocate, but as a cherished member of our Aruna Revolution community. Her work reminds us that true equality includes ensuring dignity and access for all, regardless of gender identity.
