His parents, Joyce Jacobs-El and William Floyd McCready are deceased.
He was born in Brooklyn, NY, has three brothers who currently live in the United States and identifies as African American and gay/queer. is Associate Professor of Urban Education in the department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education (LHAE) at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto (OISE/UT). His new single ‘River (Into You)’ released November 2nd 2019 and is available on all streaming outlets.
Robert curated a concert series “Stronger Together” in New York with the premise of featuring Black Gay Recording Artists, supported by MOBI Talks (Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative) and later performing at their now annual MOBIfest sponsored by NYC Health. Concert series Casa Loma “Soul in the City”, Friday Night Live at the ROM among others.
Also making appearances on TV outlets CTV, CP24, Bold TV, Rogers Nighttime and Daytime on Rogers. In 2017 he toured his EP “Need” and single “Breathe” throughout Ontario as well as New York, along the way performing at Brooklyn Pride, DC Pride, London (Ontario) Pride and Jamaica Pride. Recently he has been working as a mentor and teaching artist with NIA Centre for the arts and continues his long-standing work as a freelance vocal coach. In 2007 he stepped into the role of Artistic Director and Outreach Coordinator of “Revelation Performing Arts Centre” a nonprofit in Brooklyn, NY.
Robert’s other work experience includes time with Toronto Parks and Recreation, Yonge Street Mission & YMCA “PlayON” as a youth counselor, arts facilitator and after school program lead.
Including campaigns for TD Canada Trust, Montpellier Water and PC (Presidents Choice),… His original music has appeared in ‘Degrassi the Next Generation’ and has aired on radio stations in Europe, Canada & the United States.Īs an Actor and Model he has appeared in various TV commercials and music videos Cineplex Holiday, “Picture” by Shaggy also his own video for his single “Breathe”. Ivy, Montell Jordon, The Clark Sisters naming a few. As a session singer Robert has worked with producers, Saukrates, Robbie Patterson, Ray Angry and Donald Lawrence, appeared on recordings for/with Charles Hamilton, J. Opening up for artists Mary Mary, Cece Winans, Maestro, Keshia Chante, Shawn Desmond, Gordon Chambers, Big Freda among others. Robert has sung background for artists such as Kim Burrell, been a part of various Musical Theater readings and workshops working with Tony Award Winner Lillias White & Grammy Nominee Carol Woods. He is currently working with Equifax Canada as Director, Project Delivery.ĭiavin holds an Honours BA with a specialist in Management from the University of Toronto and various diplomas and certifications in the areas of project management, digital marketing, systems analysis and design, and process improvement.īorn in Toronto Canada, a graduate of “Fame-like” Claude Watson Arts Program Robert Ball, A multi-faceted singer has traveled to and performed in over 60 countries as a featured vocalist and a headliner with Royal Caribbean International. He also held the role of co-chair for the Rogers LGBTQ+ employee resource group for 20. He has led organizations of over 600 people.
He has over 25 years of senior level corporate experience in the areas of banking, IT management, project management, and sales operations. With StepStones, he chairs the communications committee and has worked to develop inter-agency partnerships to deliver broader and more impactful support to youth in foster care in the GTA. Diavin has extensive volunteer experience in the not for profit sector, most notably with StepStones for Youth as a volunteer mentor since 2011 and a board member since 2018.