BIOGRAPHY
Delicia Raveenthrarajan is an 18 year old speaker, performer and author who has been decorated with the Governor General’s Sovereign Volunteer Medal of Canada, and the OSTA-AECO Dedication to the Arts Award for her passion in music education and youth empowerment through the arts. Working with WE for 10 years, and as an ambassador for several organizations, Delicia uses public speaking, singing, and writing as a catalyst to inspire. Her work has been published by the likes of Teen Vogue and The Mighty, and her music has been released on international platforms.
Delicia’s public speaking journey started at an early age and her experience ranges from her work with organizations and the government, to educational institutes, various events, and conferences. Highlights include speaking at The University of Toronto, performing New Years Eve in Kenya, speaking on Mental Health for the Premier of Ontario, and working alongside the Canadian Government in preparation for the 2018 G7 Summit. Delicia has worked across North America and around the world in order to share her story and advocate for youth mental health and wellbeing.
In addition to advocacy and youth empowerment, as a recent graduate of the Performing Arts at Sir Oliver Mowat C.I., Delicia specialized in voice and cello, also contributing to the program as a violinist and student conductor. She recently performed in Ottawa at MusicFest Canada 2019 with the Ellison Canadian Honour Choir where she was named the recipient of the 2019 Ellison Vocal Scholarship. In addition, Delicia works as a Music Theatre Staff at the National Music Camp of Canada, and directs various ensembles at St.Paul's L' Amoreaux Anglican Church.
As a combination of her passions for youth empowerment, social justice, and the arts, Delicia currently works as a Choral Conductor at Sistema Toronto while also in school for a double major in music and neuropsychology.
Fun Fact: Delicia's full name is longer than the English alphabet!
Delicia’s public speaking journey started at an early age and her experience ranges from her work with organizations and the government, to educational institutes, various events, and conferences. Highlights include speaking at The University of Toronto, performing New Years Eve in Kenya, speaking on Mental Health for the Premier of Ontario, and working alongside the Canadian Government in preparation for the 2018 G7 Summit. Delicia has worked across North America and around the world in order to share her story and advocate for youth mental health and wellbeing.
In addition to advocacy and youth empowerment, as a recent graduate of the Performing Arts at Sir Oliver Mowat C.I., Delicia specialized in voice and cello, also contributing to the program as a violinist and student conductor. She recently performed in Ottawa at MusicFest Canada 2019 with the Ellison Canadian Honour Choir where she was named the recipient of the 2019 Ellison Vocal Scholarship. In addition, Delicia works as a Music Theatre Staff at the National Music Camp of Canada, and directs various ensembles at St.Paul's L' Amoreaux Anglican Church.
As a combination of her passions for youth empowerment, social justice, and the arts, Delicia currently works as a Choral Conductor at Sistema Toronto while also in school for a double major in music and neuropsychology.
Fun Fact: Delicia's full name is longer than the English alphabet!
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