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Meet our Team

We currently have over 70 volunteer team members across Canada. The ones listed below are ones who have committed to over 50 hours per year and feel comfortable with their information being posted. If you would like to join our of team of Millennial & Gen Z. advocates, and have a passion for improving race relations, contact us with an introduction about yourself, educational skills and how many hours you can commit. We'd love to hear from you!

Administration

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Iman Bukhari
Founder & CEO
Iman is a change-maker and a mentor to many. She holds a Masters of Arts in Multimedia Communications, has over 13+ years of experience working in DEIB and communications. She is passionate about human rights and education.
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Hunzah Hayat
Project manager
Hunzah has a degree in Policy Studies and has over 3 years experience working in the not-for-profit sector. Her interests include political science, human rights, and community activism.
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Shokoh Amer
event coordinator
Shokoh has a Networking Technician certificate from SAIT and a lot of experience in coordinating events, especially online ones. She is passionate about human rights, cooking and video games.
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Astrid Tam
marketing liaison
Astrid is a marketer with a degree in Business Administration majoring in marketing and tourism. She is passionate about raising awareness for important social issues that are often overlooked.
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Garret Smith
indigenous liaIson
Garret is a proud member of the Piikani and Kainai Tribes of the Blackfoot Nation. A graduate of the Centre For Indigenous Theatre and Founder of the Mohkinstsis Healing Camp.
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Ayra Bukhari
project manager
Ayra is a communications and media studies student at the University of Calgary who is passionate about social justice, anti-racism and work in equality. 
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Oscar Mauricio
accessibility specialist
Oscar has a diploma in Professional Cooking from SAIT. He has spent his time ever since graduating working in restaurants. He worked at Tastemarket by SAIT and is currently working in Soleil Bistro & Bar in East Village. He loves playing video games and reading. He hopes to one day open a restaurant.
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Avery ​McNarland
Data analyst
Avery is a disabled self-taught computer specialist with experience working with databases and websites. She also has a diploma in Animal Training and Enrichment and is passionate about animals, anti-racism, technology and disability justice.
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​Megan Eichhorn
communications manager
Megan is an impassioned advocate for transformative justice, anti-racism and affordable housing. She holds a Bachelor of Communications in Journalism and, since 2012, has worked in communications and marketing roles at poverty reduction and justice-related non-profit organizations.
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Gilary Guzman
accessibility manager
Gilary has a degree in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies. She loves working in the disability sector and learning new things like American Sign Language.
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​Hanaa El Moghrabi
researcher
Hanaa holds a degree in psychology, and is currently working on her Master's. She is passionate about education, literacy, and mental health. She has several years' experience working in nonprofits and delivering outreach services in the community.
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Quais Amer
client associate
​Quais has a diploma in Business from SAIT and has a wide array of experience in customer service and design. He is passionate about creating an understanding society. He also loves cars, biking, travelling, and his family.
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Kate Stone
PROJECT MANAGER
Kate holds a degree in Philosophy with a minor in Political Science. Kate is eager to create change within her community through advocacy and information.
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Jasmine Tan
Graphic designer
​Jasmine is a graphic designer in Calgary, Alberta, with an extensive background in print. A graduate from SAIT's Graphic Communications program, they are passionate about design for the greater good and they are eager to help good causes put their best foot forward. 

Artists in residence

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Jazz Groden-Gilchrist
Artist
Jazz grew up as an adopted kid and the only black person in his family and while identity was always a struggle, storytelling was a safe method of exploring it. He enjoys creating comics with diverse fantasy settings that explore identity, complex familial relations, and responsibility.
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Summer Taylor
artist
Summer Taylor is a 2S Indigenous designer and artist living in Toronto. Their passionate about the exploration of new concepts they create. They aim to connect art and design in a meaningful way to uplift the voices in their community.
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Lily Huang
artist
Lily is a first-generation Chinese-Canadian visual artist and illustrator. Her artistic practice references the history of heritage in technique and materials. Through her artworks, she aims to communicate the intricacies of connection, of people and the world we inhabit, and represents the empowerment and celebration of personhood.
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Sam Anis
artist
Sam is a multi-media artist, who works with zines, illustration, fabric arts, and much more. They love to play with colours and characters and stories. They are Brown, disabled, queer, and trying their best.
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Researchers

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Zara Kawa
researcher
Zara has a Bachelor of Nursing Degree. She currently works as a Case Manager for home care providing services for seniors in their home. Outside of work, she is learning Swahili and is passionate about travel, dance, and Marvel movies.
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Denny Townsend
RESEARCHER
Denny has a Marine Biology degree from Dalhousie University. She has spent the last three years working internationally focusing on conservation and education.
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Gabriela Urrego
RESEARCHER
Gabriela graduated as a Chemical Engineer from the University of Calgary and has been working in the energy industry. Gabriela is passionate about DEI in STEM roles and wants to work with interdisciplinary collaborators to instill change in community.
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Kuicmar Phot
Researcher
Kuicmar is a second year student studying Forensic Science. She’s very passionate about anti-racism work, social justice, and wants to make a genuine change in her community.
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Huong Hoang
RESEARCHER
Huong has a Masters degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and currently works as a Speech Language Pathologist. Exploring the intersections between language, culture, and identity continue to be one of her passions.
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Rebecca Buehner
RESEARCHER
Rebecca is in Grade 12, and plans to study Political Science. Having grown up across three countries, she is passionate about human rights and stressing the importance of cultural diversity. ​

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Manya Singh
RESEARCHER
Manya has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Education in Prevention Science and Practice. She is passionate about advocacy, research and policy related to social justice work and anti-racism.
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Marissa Singh
RESEARCHER
Marissa is currently in her last year of a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology at UBC. She is passionate about social justice and policy in education and health care.

Teachers

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Courtney Walcott
EDUCATOR
Courtney is now a City Councillor in Calgary and was previously a teacher. Since moving to Calgary in 2006, Courtney has seen many cultural, social, and political shifts throughout the local community that has inspired him to be a more active participant in directing transformative change. Although he is very busy, he has always helped us when needed.
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Shay Barnden
educator
Shay is a teacher who is incredibly passionate about education, social emotional well-being of future generations and Tina Turner. She is committed to being a life long learner and hopes to inspire her students to do the same.
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Sylvia LeGeyt
educator
Sylvia is a public school teacher who believes strongly that education is key to building an inclusive and empathetic community of critical thinkers and problem solvers.
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Jesie Salcedo
Educator
Jesie is a teacher and writer, who is passionate about anti-racism work and uplifting marginalized voices. Jesie has a Bachelor of Education in English as an Additional Language with a combined degree in Canadian Studies. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, baking goodies, going for runs, and experiencing and sharing food with loved ones.
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Aneeta Katongole
educator
Aneeta is a life-long learner who believes that everyone has a unique and important story to share and that we can always learn from one another. She strives to be a thoughtful educator who encourages students to see the beauty and strength in diversity. ​
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Caitlin Campbel
educator
Caitlin holds degrees in Child & Youth Studies and Inclusive Education, and is currently teaching kindergarten while completing her Master’s of Education with a focus on teaching for social justice. She is passionate about creating joyful Early Childhood spaces that celebrate diversity and inclusion
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Michelle Casten Magbanua
Educator
​Michelle is a kind-hearted and passionate friend to everyone she meets. Her interests include singing and dancing, improvisation, and snacking at any time of the day. She holds a combined degree in Dramatic Arts and Education, with a minor in French.
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Thomi Olson
educator
Thomi is an elementary school passionate about learning how to better serve her students through anti-racism work in and outside of the classroom. She also loves watching the Toronto Raptors and tries to stay relevant to her students by watching TikTok videos but refuses to do the dances.
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Nikka Peredo
EDUCATOR
Nikka has a Bachelor of Education with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in English. She thrives in making space for BIPOC voices to encourage anti-racist perspectives in her classroom. 
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Kelsey Rumberger
educator
Kelsey has a Bachelor of Education with a major in English Language Arts. She is passionate about creating anti-racist spaces in schools and bringing more diverse voices, characters, and stories to her classroom.

​Meet our Board of Directors

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Keshia Holloman-Dawson
BOARD chair
Keshia Holloman-Dawson is a second year Juris Doctor and Master of Public Policy student. She is a community advocate, passionate about culture-change in the legal profession. She has done significant work with Black and Indigenous communities and has experience in a number of settings focused on wellness, reconciliation, and equity.
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Chad Haggerty
Board member
​Chad Haggerty is an Indigenous lawyer, ex-police officer and also works to educate the general public on issues related to criminal law, policing, and racial inequalities. ​Chad and his partner live in Calgary. He has two sassy daughters and a stubborn dog. 
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​Jeny Mathews-Thusoo
board member
 Jeny Mathews-Thusoo is committed to building a socially responsible city through systems change by co-creating policies with communities. She's dedicated to continuous learning and reflection, and facilitates open conversations about racism.
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