Experience

Trent University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Queer Therapist - Contract Counsellor

  • Jan 2022 - Present



Attorney General | Procureur général

• Canada
• Legal Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• LGBTQ Therapist - Victim Quick Response Programme (VQRP) Victim Services Toronto

  • Sep 2021 - Present



George Brown College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professor - Full-time Faculty

  • Aug 2019 - Present

• 2SLGBTQIA+ Special Projects Coordinator - secondment 2022/2023

  • Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

• Partial-load/Sessional Professor

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

  School of Social & Community Services



LGBTQ Counselling

• Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Owner/Counsellor

  • Dec 2016 - Present

  LGBTQ Counselling is a therapeutic practice dedicated to the care of, and treatment for, members of queer (LGBTQ2SIA+) communities by a queer identified counsellor. I also welcome clients who do not identify on the LGBTQ spectrum. Whether you are struggling to come out, questioning your gender identity, are in transition, living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, abuse(s) or experience challenges in your relationship(s) (poly+) then I am here to help. LGBTQ Counselling is a place where human rights are respected and where lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, two spirit and queer people, and their friends and allies, are all welcomed and supported. www.lgbtqcounselling.com Show less



York University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Course Director

  • Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

• Marker/Grader

  • Sep 2021 - Apr 2023



The 519

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion Facilitator, Education & Training Department

  • Mar 2015 - May 2020

   Develop resource materials in co-operation with Trans* & LGBT community members.  Facilitate community based trainings on LGBT & Trans inclusion in the workplace.  Create specialized resources/sessions, in consultation with stakeholders, for blind adults & LGBTQ seniors  Develop train-the-trainer sessions to help decrease marginalization by increasing the skill sets of the 519 Trans/LGBTQ facilitator team  Act as liaison between the 519 and its facilitation team coordinating schedules, materials  Provide coaching & counselling support to Trans/LGBTQ facilitation team  Facilitate the development of peer-to-peer based inclusion training development with youth  Continually keep up-to-date with Trans* community issues through direct consultation with its members  Maintain familiarity with & utilize the Ontario Human Rights Code with respect issues/trainings related to gender identity and gender expression.  Implement AOP centered lens across materials, training sessions, meetings and development projects. Show less



Centennial College

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Placement Supervisor

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

• Part-time Faculty

  • Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

  School of Community and Health Studies



David Kelley Services

• Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Mental Health Counselor (Placement)

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

  LGBTQ+ & HIV/AIDS Counselling  Counselling adults and couples who identify on a spectrum of diverse gender and sexual orientations as well adults living with, affected by or at significant risk of HIV/AIDS.  Completing psychosocial intake assessments, prioritizing need and developing resources in partnership with clients to fill service gaps  Frequently engaged in crisis intervention and de-escalation with clients and staff  Creating links with community partners to facilitate wellness plan resources for clients  Facilitated waiting list sweeps to decrease the time between request for service and initial face-to-face contact and assessment.  Worked with Case Management software AIM, and constructed strengths based client profiles and notes.  Co-authored safety planning around intimate partner violence and self-harm  Actively participate in case supervision and team case consultations.  Championing the care rights of patients through advocacy at the policy level Show less



YouthCO AIDS Society

• Vancouver, Canada Area

• Programme Assessment & Development

  • Apr 2002 - Oct 2002

  YouthCO is community-driven organization run by and for youth that seeks to engage, educate and empower young people living with or at-risk of HIV and Hep C. Facilitated programme assessment and development initiatives with respect to curriculum and staffing. Worked with the agency to develop new insights which led to increased Health Canada funding and streamlining of agency programmes. http://youthco.nationbuilder.com/ YouthCO is community-driven organization run by and for youth that seeks to engage, educate and empower young people living with or at-risk of HIV and Hep C. Facilitated programme assessment and development initiatives with respect to curriculum and staffing. Worked with the agency to develop new insights which led to increased Health Canada funding and streamlining of agency programmes. http://youthco.nationbuilder.com/



AIDSNB

• Fredericton, New Brunswick

• Volunteer Coordinator

  • Apr 1993 - Sep 1997

  Developed and rolled-out volunteer recruitment initiatives across the province. Created “safe spaces policy” for clients & volunteers through the development of & training on confidentiality and the power of language. Facilitated a successful working group between the Board of Directors & the agency staff Developed and rolled-out volunteer recruitment initiatives across the province. Created “safe spaces policy” for clients & volunteers through the development of & training on confidentiality and the power of language. Facilitated a successful working group between the Board of Directors & the agency staff