Dr. Roz Roach (RN, BA, MSc {Psych}, PhD) is an accomplished practitioner and  therapist who has dedicated her life’s work, locally and internationally, with an aim of ending the stigma of violence, especially towards women and girls. She is the founder and president of Nu-Life and Longevity, an international practice supporting the promotion of optimal health and wellness.

Dr. Roz is the first Black woman in Canada to negotiate with three levels of government to raise five million dollars to build Dr. Roz’s Healing Place where she is the current Executive Director. Dr. Roz’s Healing Place is a centre for abused women, children, youth, and youth at risk with a mandate to eradicate violence locally, nationally, and globally.

Dr. Roz’s musical endeavours began over 20 years ago when she started writing and using music as a therapeutic tool. As a lyricist, she wrote, composed and performed in many venues. Most recently she conceptualized, created and is currently producing Sistas Calling, A Performing Arts Symposium that addresses Anti-Violence in the world, slated for production on July 8th 2023 at the prestigious Aga Khan Museum.