BIOGRAPHY
Delicia Raveenthrarajan is a 20 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. Delicia uses public speaking, singing, and writing as a catalyst to share her story and work towards creating positive change. Her work has been published by the likes of Teen Vogue, The Mighty and The Recorder. In 2018, Delicia was inducted into the Scarborough Walk of Fame as a Rising Star.
Delicia’s public speaking experience ranges across her work with organizations, government advocacy, educational institutes, and 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 well-being.
In addition, Delicia has a passion for the arts with a focus in voice and choral music. 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. 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 and as a Research Assistant at the University of Toronto while in school for a double major in Music and Mental Health Studies. Most recently, Delicia joined the Ontario Music Educators' Association as the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Director.
Fun Fact: Delicia's full name is longer than the English alphabet!
Delicia’s public speaking experience ranges across her work with organizations, government advocacy, educational institutes, and 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 well-being.
In addition, Delicia has a passion for the arts with a focus in voice and choral music. 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. 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 and as a Research Assistant at the University of Toronto while in school for a double major in Music and Mental Health Studies. Most recently, Delicia joined the Ontario Music Educators' Association as the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Director.
Fun Fact: Delicia's full name is longer than the English alphabet!
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