Thadinadonnih (Guelph) born and raised, Kween is a proud Black settler, University of Guelph alumna, and Valedictorian from the Randolph Academy for Performing Arts. She is a dancer, choreographer, director, producer, TEDx and international speaker, and CEO of the 10x award-winning The Kween Company (TKC), which supports BIPOC businesses through initiatives like Crowns and Crystals Gala, Black-Owned Markets, and more. A 2023 Guelph Local Hero and recipient of the King Charles II Medal, Kween led the 2020 Solidarity March for Black Lives Matter and served as Executive Director for the Guelph Black Heritage Society. She is also a national pageant queen, pageant choreographer and runway coach and a continues to perform and create art!
