One-on-One Career Mentorship with Chris Wilson
Looking for some feedback on your work, career path, or life after OCAD U? The OCAD U Creative Professionals-In-Residence program is a mentorship initiative created to support the career success of current OCAD U students and recent alumni. Book a one-on-one career mentorship session with our guests this semester and receive career advising, feedback on your portfolio and hear their professional insights.
Introducing one of two Creative Professionals-in-Residence for the Winter 2026 semester, Chris Wilson!
Looking for some feedback on your work, career path, or life after OCAD U? The OCAD U Creative Professionals-In-Residence program is a mentorship initiative created to support the career success of current OCAD U students and recent alumni. Book a one-on-one career mentorship session with our guests this semester and receive career advising, feedback on your portfolio and hear their professional insights.
Christopher Wilson is a passionate cultural leader with a wealth of experience in the arts and culture and non-profit sectors. With a Master’s of Design in Strategic Foresight and Innovation, he is dedicated to fostering communities that are not only more connected but also better equipped to navigate the obstacles and possibilities of the future. Approaching his work through the lens of a futures design strategist, he specializes in designing innovative systems that drive collaboration and transformative change. Guided by curiosity, Chris is deeply committed to reimagining the past and present as pathways to inspired future possibilities, particularly through a Black cultural lens. His work reflects a dedication to exploring how we envision and utilize our collective futures to build stronger, more meaningful communities.
One-on-One Career Mentorship with Chris Wilson, Artist-Researcher, Strategist & Culture Designer
You can book a mentorship session with Chris from February 2 - March 30, 2026. Click here to book a session today!
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