We are thrilled to welcome Felicia Samuel as the new Executive Director of SEIU Healthcare Training Centre.
Felicia brings more than two decades of leadership in education, labour organizing, and equity-driven advocacy. Her deep experience spans from her tenure as an elementary school teacher, an Executive Officer with the Elementary Teachers of Toronto (ETT) to her recent role as Ontario Regional Representative with the Canadian Labour Congress, where she helped advance campaigns, leadership development, and member education across the province.
A bilingual leader and dedicated educator, Felicia has been at the forefront of building inclusive, empowering spaces for workers — in classrooms, on organizing teams, and at the highest levels of labour governance. She has served as a Provincial Executive Member with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO).
Felicia is a strong advocate for public education, healthcare equity, and union-led solutions to workforce development. As Executive Director, she will lead the Centre’s growth as a first-of-its-kind training hub that supports the professional journeys of healthcare workers — including internationally educated nurses, PSWs, and administrative staff — from learning to licensure to leadership.
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“I’m honoured to join SEIU Healthcare Training Centre at such a pivotal time,”
said Felicia.“This is more than a training space — it’s a movement to empower healthcare workers with the skills, support, and recognition they deserve. Together, we’re building stronger communities and a more equitable system for those who care for us all.”
Please join us in welcoming Felicia to the SEIU Healthcare Training Centre family. We look forward to her leadership as we continue to revolutionize healthcare training and accelerate career pathways rooted in equity, opportunity, and care.
