Meet Me and What I Bring Into My Work
I’m more complex than what’s included here, but it’s a start to getting to know who I am and how I approach my work.
I bring a lot of myself, my experiences, perspectives, and values to everything I do. If we are going to work together, I want you to have some idea of who I am and where I am coming from.
I fell into this work accidentally.
Kindergarten me wanted to be a ballerina, but that dream fell apart when I wasn’t able to attend a single ballet class. High school yearbook me wanted to be a diplomat – I chased an education in international relations and global development but ultimately found myself disillusioned by bureaucracy and horrified by injustices and exploitation. Along the way I found a drive for community based work, and in particular, my passion for sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice grew.
I’ve been a lot of things & I’ve worn lots of hats.
A Child. A Sister. A Friend. A Parent. A First Generation Student. A Volunteer. An Advocate. A Community Organizer. An Intern. A Founder. An Executive Director. An Award Winner. A Mentor. A Doula. A Sex Educator. A Counsellor. A Success. A Failure. A Work In Progress.
I’ve been a learner, a teacher, a problem-solver, a leader, a community builder, and a listener. Each experience has shaped who I am and how I approach the work I do today. Every experience has deepened my understanding of connection, resilience, and the power of both receiving and offering support.
Who am I?
I'm Queer and Gender Queer. My pronouns are she/they.
My relationship with my sexuality, gender expression and identity and connection to Queer community is a continuing journey, one that evolves as I grow, learn, unlearn, and connect with others. I embrace fluidity, knowing that identity is not a fixed destination but an ever-changing exploration of self. I value authenticity, self-expression, and the power of collective care.
I'm a late diagnosed neurovariant and I've always been a non-normative thinker.
I’ve always moved through the world in ways that didn’t always align with dominant expectations. Growing up, I often felt different—like I was operating on a different frequency—but without the knowledge, language, or framework to understand why. That sense of “weirdness” was both an isolating experience and negative experience. Yet in some ways, I now see this as also a quiet form of resistance to rigid norms.
Now, with the clarity that comes from understanding my neurodivergence and being better acquainted to my Self and my unique system , I embrace the ways my brain works—its creativity, depth, intensity, and nonlinear ways of processing the world. I also recognize the systemic barriers that make it harder for neurodistinct people to navigate a world that prioritizes neurotypical ways of being. My experiences have shaped not only how I see myself but also how I approach my work: with deep compassion, a desire to combat shame-based narratives, and a commitment to honoring all ways of thinking, feeling, and existing.
I'm a solo parent in the toddler trenches.
I’ll be honest – I didn’t plan on my parenthood looking like this. After a chaotic start that continued throughout perinatal journey, this is where I ended up. Sometimes I’m still in awe at this small human I created and watching her navigate the world. However, lots of times my nights look like counting down the hours and minutes until bedtime and trying to figure out what’s the quickest most pain free snack option.
I have lived/living experiences of disability, abuse, violence, & trauma.
These experiences as well as poverty, precarious housing, food insecurity, and navigating social assistance are not just abstract social issues to me. They are part of my lived and living experience. I understand the complexities, challenges, resourcefulness, and determination required because I’ve been there, and I bring that deep, personal understanding to my work.
While now I'm city folk, I have rural roots.
I grew up in a rural community in New Brunswick with prominent conservative values and almost no exposure to diversity. I moved around a bit and now I call the vibrant hub that is Tkaronto (Toronto) home.
I'm grounded in and guided by my values.
I value authencity, critical thinking, and realationality. I show up in my work very human.
I am sex-positive while also acknowledging and holding space for the complexities of sexual experiences, including those that can be difficult, painful, or traumatic.
I am pro-choice, pro-pleasure, and strive to bring inclusivity to my work. I deeply believe in
I’ve personally and professionally come up against a number of systems and practices that bring about harm, and I am committed to challenging and disrupting them.
I don’t know everything and I don’t always get everything right. I’m an imperfect human being and bring that into my work. I make mistakes and I learn and unlearn from them, growing and evolving.
What To Expect If We Work Together
Working with me means stepping into an orientation that is deeply human, affirming, and rooted in radical care. I show up as my full self—compassionate, direct, and unapologetically aligned with values of justice, and collective healing and collaboration. I am trauma-informed, which means I prioritize agency and the wisdom of your lived/living experience.
I don’t subscribe to rigid hierarchies or outdated, one-size-fits-all approaches and practices. Instead, I meet you where you are, holding space for nuance, change, complexity, and the messy realities of real life. I work from an ever-developing anti-oppressive lens and the belief that healing, transformation, and change are deeply personal and individualized but never solitary.
Expect honesty, warmth, and a commitment to meaningful change. I will challenge harmful systems and beliefs, name hard truths when necessary, and always center your autonomy in the process. If you’re looking for a space where you can be fully seen, without judgment or pretense, we just might be a great fit.