Blazing the Trail

Blazing the Trail

Margaret Price was one of Fanshawe’s first Black and first female leaders, serving as dean in the 1970s.

Margaret Price has had an incredible life’s journey.

Originally from the island of Tobago, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Margaret embarked on a career in nursing, beginning her studies in Trinidad. Her adventurous spirit led her to pursue further education in England and Canada, eventually completing a doctorate in public administration.

“My goal was to reach the top of my profession,” says Margaret. “I had a preconceived idea of people in leadership roles, and I didn’t think that was me. But, I kept that goal in mind.”

Margaret worked as director of nursing at (then) London Psychiatric Hospital, and then came to Fanshawe as the first dean of Nursing, becoming one of the College’s first Black and first female leaders. She was also appointed dean of Health Sciences.

After reaching the top of her profession at Fanshawe, she felt called to serve elsewhere.

Over her 50-plus year career, Margaret worked in more than 17 countries. She had appointments with the Pan American Health Organization, the World Health Organization, the Canadian International Development Agency, the Danish International Development Agency, as well as working with social programs in the countries in which she lived, including Trinidad and Tobago’s COVID-19 pandemic response team.

Fanshawe has grown considerably since Margaret was here, and she knows that today’s students will face many challenges along their journey.

Make sure you have a goal and stay focused,” she says.

“When obstacles get in your way, do not let that be the end of your hopes, use them to strengthen you.”

Margaret Price shared her story with Fanshawe to mark International Women’s Day 2022 https://youtu.be/5CTFO7UPdfE