

- Location
- Burlington, Ontario, Canada
- Bio
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I am a first-year Physician Assistant (PA) student at Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.
With a strong foundation in kinesiology and a passion for medicine, I am dedicated to increasing equitable access to healthcare. I aim to provide comprehensive, inclusive care and address health disparities within underserved communities.
Beyond clinical practice, I am a passionate advocate for the PA profession and increasing healthcare representation. Through social media and public speaking, I actively work to amplify the voices of underrepresented minorities, promote equitable healthcare for marginalized communities, and inspire future healthcare providers.
- Resume
- Shelda's Resume.pdf
- Portals
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Categories
- Healthcare Community engagement Public health Media Social justice
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Latest feedback

Individual endorsement
I would highly recommend Shelda for any graphic design and video editing projects!
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Individual endorsement
Shelda took ownership of this project to help get our audiobook to be market ready.
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Recent projects

Audiobook production
The main goal for this project will be to edit the assets required to create audiobooks of our content. This will entail taking the source files, and in some case generating audio using text to speech tools, then combining them with other assets to create the final product.

Brazily Dance Video Editing for Mobile App
Brazily Fitness Inc. is launching a new mobile app designed to bring the vibrant energy of Brazily Dance to users' fingertips. The company has a collection of raw dance video footage that needs to be edited into polished, engaging content suitable for the app. The goal of this project is to create a series of high-quality dance videos that are visually appealing and aligned with the app's branding. This will involve tasks such as cutting and splicing footage, adding transitions, incorporating music, and possibly adding text overlays or effects. The project provides an excellent opportunity for learners to apply their video editing skills and knowledge of multimedia production in a real-world context.
Education
Bachelor of Medicine, Physician Assistant Studies
Temerty Medicine- University of Toronto
August 2024 - August 2026
Honours Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
Mcmaster University
September 2019 - April 2023
Personal projects
NotJustFebuary
February 2025 - Current
https://www.instagram.com/sheldathepa/Not Just February is a social media campaign I created to highlight the experiences of Black individuals in healthcare beyond Black History Month. As the only dark-skinned Black woman in my PA program, I use this platform to share my journey, discuss racial disparities in medicine, and amplify underrepresented voices. Through engaging content like interviews, storytelling, and interactive discussions, Not Just February aims to spark meaningful conversations, educate others, and advocate for lasting change in representation and equity in healthcare.