Maryam Khan
Wilfrid Laurier University
Canada

Maryam (She/her/they/them) identifies as a racialized South Asian queer Muslim woman. She has 10+ years of clinical, community-based, and activist experiences working with diverse individuals, families, and communities in mental health, addictions, VAW and LGBTQ2+ social and health care settings. Maryam is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University

Giselle Dias
Wilfrid Laurier University
Canada

Giselle Dias, MSW, RSW. I am a queer, mixed race, Métis community organizer, activist, and scholar. I often say that my ancestors travelled the globe to ensure my presence in the world. My grandparents traveled from India, Seychelle Islands, England, Ireland and across Turtle Island. I am in the third year of the PhD program at Wilfrid Laurier University in the Faculty of Social Work, Indigenous Field of Study (IFS) and the Program Coordinator at the Centre for Indigegogy.

Amanda Thompson
Wilfrid Laurier University
Canada

Amanda Thompson (BA, MSW). I am a queer, mixed Ojibway and settler scholar, Mama, community builder, and partner.  I am a member of Flying Post First Nation and love learning from the land and in community spaces.  I’ve been fortunate to have 10-plus years working alongside and supporting Indigenous students, community, and LGBTQ2S communities in Toronto.  I am currently in my third year of the PhD program at Wilfrid Laurier University in the Faculty of Social Work, Indigenous Field of Study (IFS).