Originally from Venezuela, Emilio Ojeda graduated as a Business Administrator in College and University with majors in Commercial Sciences and Business management. 

Moved to Toronto, Canada in 2007, Emilio is the Settlement Services Coordinator for the County of Northumberland, a wonderful fit as an Immigrant and new Canadian and he is fluent in Spanish and English.  He has been in charge of producing the Multicultural Day, Multicultural Festival and producing the Diversity Festival 2021 and Citizenship Ceremonies in conjunction with the IRCC. 

Professionally, he was professor in several colleges and University in Caracas in the area of Administration. In Canada, Emilio had the opportunity to train people in ESL trough culinary experiences and Ontario Works recipients turning attention to culinary, food safety and opening a food business.