Cheryl’s short bio
Cheryl Nembhard is an international speaker, author, podcaster, TV host, and social justice advocate. She uses her talents in film and theatre to address critical societal issues and is dedicated to community service, supporting at-risk youth, sexual assault survivors, and teenage mothers. As the founder of EMG Education, her educational theatre company has reached over 85,000+ students across 190 Ontario schools. Recognized by CBC as one of the top 150 Women making Canada better, she received the 2017 Harry Jerome Award for Social Advocacy. Cheryl co-hosts See, Hear, Love on YES TV and hosts On The Path and Soulfood to Go podcasts. She serves on the board of Brave Canada, advocates for marginalized women globally, and is the author of Brave: This Is Us. Currently, Cheryl is the Director of the Women Speakers Collective, empowering women’s voices worldwide.
Awards & Honours
AWARDS & HONOURS
Awards & Honours
AWARDS & HONOURS
awards & honours
arts advocacy
Named ‘Pioneer of the Year’ for her work with Youth & the Arts – Canadian International Women’s Business Association
Co-Founded EMG Education, an educational theatre company that uses the Fine Arts to inspire & empower over 75,000 students (www.emgeducation.com) within the Public & Catholic School Systems since 2010.
Designed programming & launched EMG Summer Arts Camp Providing subsidized rates, in order to increase arts accessibility to lower income children in Toronto.
WOMAN'S LEADERSHIP, RECOGNITION* & HONOURS*
One of 150 Black Women who has made a place in Canadian History as featured by CBC Toronto
Host for Sisterhood Expo, Ontario Science Centre
Toronto Area Host, WIMM Canada (Women in Media & Music - International Organization)
National Role Model Award - Black Canadian Awards
Named 100 Women to Watch in Canada – Canadian International Women’s Business Association
Selected Top 12 Phenomenal Women - PLANET AFRICA MAGAZINE
SOCIAL ADVOCACY
Awarded BBPA Harry Jerome Social Advocacy Award for African Canadians, presented by Prime Minister Trudeau
Key Note Address - Children’s Treatment Centre Ottawa, ON
The Award of Excellence - Humanitarian Award for her work with former child soldiers and orphans in Uganda - SICKLE CELL FOUNDATION
Traveled with team to Uganda & Kenya for 4 wks. Assisted in the rehabilitation & restoration of rescued female child soldiers
Partnered with Roy McMurtry Youth Detention Centre as a Keynote Speaker Outreach program
FILM & THEATRE ACHIEVEMENTS
AWARD WINNING SHORT FILMS
Received 17 Film Festival nominations & 5 Awards for her first short film ‘The Son’
Best Short Film 'THE SON' Toronto Cornerstone International Film Festival (Toronto, Ontario)
Making a Difference Award: COMMFEST film Festival
Best Screen Play 'THE SON' Gideon International Film Festival (FL, USA)
Best Production Design 'THE SON' Gideon International Film Festival (FL, USA)
Best Actor 'THE SON' Gideon International Film Festival (FL, USA)
Theatrical Arts Award – Glass Achievement Awards (Toronto, Ontario)
SHORT FILMS:
Truth – Short Film on Sexual Trafficking in Toronto
Rock, Paper Scissors – Short Film on Teenage Depression & Cutting
The Son (17 nominations, 5 Awards) – short film on Fatherlessness
THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS
The Ultimate Sacrifice: Smash hit stage play
On Stage at Mirvish Panasonic Theatre: First Canadian Gospel Musical to present on a Mirvish Stage. Performed several Sold Out performances
This play toured in the UK (London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Brixton, Manchester) between shows working with the homeless & addicted in various hostels and shelters.
My Brother’s Keeper: Received incredible acclaim with an extended run at The Danforth Music Hall
Notable: The Story of Viola Desmond: Dynamic new production celebrates Civil Rights pioneer and icon Viola Desmond (Canada’s Rosa Parks). She broke barriers and rallied Canadians around social justice issues and is the first woman featured on the Canadian 10 dollar bill.
Araminta: The Story of Harriett Tubman: honours the life & bravery of Harriet Tubman, abolitionist and “conductor” of the Underground Railroad. Focuses on Canada’s involvement in her quest as she leads slaves to freedom in St. Catharines, Ontario from 1851-1861.
Other productions:
Women of Colour
The Victory
King of Glory.