Rochelle Ivri BA '02, is the first paralegal to win the Lincoln Alexander Award. Ivri is also the first African-Canadian professor in Mohawk College’s Paralegal Program. She is the first paralegal and immigration consultant appointed as one of 10 citizenship judges. In addition, she sits on the boards of Bravo Niagara!, the Niagara Region Women's Advisory Committee and the FAB Foundation.
The award was established in 2002 in recognition of The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, PC, CC, OOnt, CD, QC, It's awarded annually in recognition of an Ontario lawyer or paralegal who has demonstrated long-standing interest and commitment to the public and to the pursuit of community service on behalf of residents of Ontario.