"I Believe that everyone deserves the right care and the right knowledge, lack of knowledge is the worst disease" Michelle Smith/JA Nursing
" Obstacles are what you see when you take your eye off the goal."
Chris Burke
Born in Toronto, Michelle Smith is an award-winning Nurse, HealthCare and Social Advocate and Mother of two. In 1994 her whole life would change for ever. Pregnant at 17 years old, she agonized over what to do for weeks. Finally choosing to courageously carry her baby to term was a choice that would make her into the Women that she is today. Although faced with adversity her dream was to become a Nurse. Michelle, started George Brown College's Pre- health program with her 5 month old daughter Jessica by her side. The challenges of parenting independently was apparent however, Michelle continued to pursue her dreams even though she was faced with the challenge of being a Mother again at the age of 23, adding her Son Anthony to her team the odds of breaking the cycle of poverty seemed almost impossible. But his did not stop her from pursuing her journey towards her career path and dispelling the myths associated with being a teenage " Single Mother". Today Michelle Smith is a Registered Member of The College of Nurses Of Ontario in good standing since 2002, Holding a Licence as A Registered Practical Nurse. But little did she know, that her life experiences would catapult her into the inspirational speaker that she is today.
In December 2002, I lost my sister to Breast Cancer, she was 36 years old, survived by her husband, 6 children, Parents and of course me, her baby Sister. I felt as if the career that I worked so hard to be in, was the same profession that didn't work hard enough to save her life. My journey began December, 5 2002 when My sister died of Cancer in a Toronto's East End hospital "I felt like the system failed Us" What could I do ?
There's always hope if you keep pushing forward. What's a tragedy today won't be a tragedy tomorrow.
In 2011, JA Smith Consulting and Nursing Services, was founded with the initials of my children's names Jessica and Anthony. " I initially started my organization as a independent mobile paramedical examiner for various insurance companies. However after doing this for sometime I saw a common problem; The lack of knowledge for most individuals regarding their health. I believe that everyone regardless of race, culture, and social status, should have access to a Health and Social Advocate". It became apparent, that the issue was not our healthcare or social system but rather a complicated system that required the navigation expertise of someone like myself who works within both systems. This reality became the vision for JA Nursing We Care Inc. an Non- Profit Organization that focuses on community wellness through various programs and partnerships.
In 2011, JA Smith Consulting and Nursing Services, was founded with the initials of my children's names Jessica and Anthony. " I initially started my organization as a independent mobile paramedical examiner for various insurance companies. However after doing this for sometime I saw a common problem; The lack of knowledge for most individuals regarding their health. I believe that everyone regardless of race, culture, and social status, should have access to a Health and Social Advocate". It became apparent, that the issue was not our healthcare or social system but rather a complicated system that required the navigation expertise of someone like myself who works within both systems. This reality became the vision for JA Nursing We Care Inc. an Non- Profit Organization that focuses on community wellness through various programs and partnerships.
Also known as JA Nursing, you can find Michelle Smith participating in various health, social and mentoring initiatives throughout the community such as:
Excellence Conference 2015 youth initiative, Know Your Rights 2014 with Chief Bill Blair, Bullying segment on G98.7fm, If I Ruled Toronto, This is Your World 2, A Member Of Sickle Cell Association of Ontario, Health segment on Read2Rap Radio, Roots Reggae Radio, Reggae-town Radio, Lit's Radio PR , Mental Health, Wellness, and Health Care workshop facilitator for all ages, Micro skills, Peach, Boy and Girls Club, Power2Girls, Community Partnership with Toronto Community Housing Corporation Housing, Media Coverage for MissGo2Girl Media G98.7FM African Host Tatiana King, CHRY 105.5fm, CiUT 89.5FM Culture Corner, Success Beyond Limits YOUTH mentor/speaker, Say My Name Canada Ambassador, Health Specialist Speaker , Toronto Caribbean Business Expo & Conference, MS Society Walk, Gerdine Graham Foundation Board Member, Juice Cup Comedy Interview host, True 2 Soul radio, Health Segment on the Wizology Show, Facilitator for Get Pink'd Campaign,Facilitator for You Are A Parent But Are You A Role Model Partnering with TCHC, Black History Month Panel guest, Toronto Formation, G98.7 fm Steps after Dark interview, JVS health information session workshops
with The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Bell let's Talk participant with Healthy Minds Canada, TCHC HERStory, HISStory, If I Ruled TO,Youth Day Votes, That Channel.com, Disability Network, Ball Hard Network, First Friday's Presenter, Entrepreneur On The Rise Interview Host, Miss Caribbean Canada Committee Member,
WINHD Caribbean Tv Channel 672 rogers, Health and Wellness writer for The Toronto Caribbean Newspaper.
Feeding Of the 5000 Barrel Drive, Canada Thanksgiving kick off fundraiser for marginalized communities in Jamaica for a National feeding day, Food Drive for Ernestine's Women's Shelters, Youth Day Votes, Hero's in Black Health Mentor for homeless youths, Health speaker for CariVaughan, Health speaker For Durham Feast. Women Of Influence Conference in Ajax with Liberal Party Member Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Access Alliance Health Centre Guest Panel Speaker, BrandedTo Mentor, Jamaica National Money Services Limited diversity In Health Care Presentation,
Excellence Conference 2015 youth initiative, Know Your Rights 2014 with Chief Bill Blair, Bullying segment on G98.7fm, If I Ruled Toronto, This is Your World 2, A Member Of Sickle Cell Association of Ontario, Health segment on Read2Rap Radio, Roots Reggae Radio, Reggae-town Radio, Lit's Radio PR , Mental Health, Wellness, and Health Care workshop facilitator for all ages, Micro skills, Peach, Boy and Girls Club, Power2Girls, Community Partnership with Toronto Community Housing Corporation Housing, Media Coverage for MissGo2Girl Media G98.7FM African Host Tatiana King, CHRY 105.5fm, CiUT 89.5FM Culture Corner, Success Beyond Limits YOUTH mentor/speaker, Say My Name Canada Ambassador, Health Specialist Speaker , Toronto Caribbean Business Expo & Conference, MS Society Walk, Gerdine Graham Foundation Board Member, Juice Cup Comedy Interview host, True 2 Soul radio, Health Segment on the Wizology Show, Facilitator for Get Pink'd Campaign,Facilitator for You Are A Parent But Are You A Role Model Partnering with TCHC, Black History Month Panel guest, Toronto Formation, G98.7 fm Steps after Dark interview, JVS health information session workshops
with The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Bell let's Talk participant with Healthy Minds Canada, TCHC HERStory, HISStory, If I Ruled TO,Youth Day Votes, That Channel.com, Disability Network, Ball Hard Network, First Friday's Presenter, Entrepreneur On The Rise Interview Host, Miss Caribbean Canada Committee Member,
WINHD Caribbean Tv Channel 672 rogers, Health and Wellness writer for The Toronto Caribbean Newspaper.
Feeding Of the 5000 Barrel Drive, Canada Thanksgiving kick off fundraiser for marginalized communities in Jamaica for a National feeding day, Food Drive for Ernestine's Women's Shelters, Youth Day Votes, Hero's in Black Health Mentor for homeless youths, Health speaker for CariVaughan, Health speaker For Durham Feast. Women Of Influence Conference in Ajax with Liberal Party Member Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Access Alliance Health Centre Guest Panel Speaker, BrandedTo Mentor, Jamaica National Money Services Limited diversity In Health Care Presentation,
I was asked, what made me a B.I.C Women which stands for Beauty, Intelligence and Confidence
"I am a B.I.C Women firstly because I am fierce in my step, I am a Black women who has found her purpose in Life. I will not be defeated, I am motivated with the purpose instilled in me by God for me to pursue my passion. I am full of laughter, Love and I will help change outcomes for all who crosses my path"
THE BIG PICTURE
JA Nursing We Care Inc. is a community division of JA Smith Consulting and Nursing Services, The mission is to focus on community wellness worldwide while continuing to CHANGE THE FACE OF KNOWLEDGE through advocacy.
Both Divisions stand to ensure that people of all ages have healthcare awareness, resources and the knowledge needed to navigate our Health Care And Social System. Dubbed "The voice Of The Community, Michelle's programs and services aim to empower all individuals, groups, and communities to achieve the success that she knows that they can accomplish.
Both Divisions stand to ensure that people of all ages have healthcare awareness, resources and the knowledge needed to navigate our Health Care And Social System. Dubbed "The voice Of The Community, Michelle's programs and services aim to empower all individuals, groups, and communities to achieve the success that she knows that they can accomplish.
