Aimee Gasparetto

Meet each other, and the planet, with kindness – we need each other, and it’s the only world we have.

Lisa Lachance

I don't think advocating for inclusive process, deep analysis, and brave ideas should be radical.

Melissa Myers

I’ve always believed in not allowing my (dis)Ability to stop me from pursuing my goals, and not letting anyone tell me that I cannot do something because of my (dis)Ability.

Activist, Advocate, Educator, PolicyAmplify EastOctober 20, 2020Social justice advocate, policy maker, family & friends, country music lover

Chantal Brine

“Step into the fire of self-discovery. This fire will not burn you, it will only burn what you are not.” Mooji

Emilie Chiasson

I believe that all people deserve respect - not based on your economics, ethnicity, gender, age or politics.

Activist, Advocate, Coordinator, Creator, Executive, Executive Director, Fundraising, Health, Non-Profit, Policy, SpeakerAmplify EastJuly 9, 2020Fundraiser, Storyteller, Connector, Influencer, Dog Lover

Sylvia Parris Drummond

I am proud because my parents were proud of their Blackness, their community roots and their good neighbour policy.

Academia, Activist, Advisor, Advocate, African Nova Scotian, Coordinator, Educator, Executive Director, Non-Profit, Policy, Teacher, Speaker, BlackAmplify EastJuly 2, 2020policy analyst, facilitator, change agent, educator, learner of transformation

Annika Voltan

I feel inspired by so many women who are taking a stand for what they believe in and are challenging deep rooted systems

Academia, Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Coordinator, Educator, Entrepreneur, Executive Director, Founder, Non-Profit, PhD, PolicyAmplify EastMay 22, 2020mom, changemaker, systems thinker, DIYer, craft beer lover

Nicole Davis

Accepting that it's okay to be vulnerable, and taking time to adapt, is my new softer shadow.

Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Coach, Communication, Coordinator, Educator, Policy, Public Speaking, Researcher, Speaker, TrainerAmplify EastMarch 30, 2020Creator, Organizer, Encourager, Mama

Crystal Watson

“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” - James Baldwin

Academia, Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Athlete, Consultant, Coach, Coordinator, Clinician, Developer, Educator, Entrepreneur, Executive, Executive Director, Health, Non-Profit, Policy, Researcher, Speaker, Teacher, Trainer, BlackAmplify EastDecember 27, 2019Recreation Professional, Educator, Facilitator, Mentor, Mother, Sister, Friend

Kimberly Bordage

I'm proud of my persistence to move past my mistakes and move towards combining my passion for advocating for the missing, filmmaking and psychology, to create film projects that are fulfilling and might also make a difference.

Activist, Advocate, Communication, Coordinator, Entrepreneur, Educator, Filmmaker, Owner, Policy, Researcher, Social WorkAmplify EastDecember 9, 2019Advocate, Filmmaker, Editor, Support Worker, Introvert, Friend, Partner, Daughter, Stepmom, Lover of Psychology

Johanne Perron

Le salaire offert pour les emplois à prédominance féminine est un indicateur de la valeur donnée aux femmes dans notre société.

Executive Director, Speaker, Public Speaking, Policy, Educator, Coordinator, Communication, ActivistAmplify EastOctober 31, 2019advocate, women's rights, social justice, environmental conscious, mother, food lover, movie lover, book lover, hiking, travelling

Isalean Phillip

I believe growth is a choice and to become better versions of ourselves requires stretching in ways that don't always feel natural or comfortable.

Researcher, Policy, Immigrant, Academia, BlackAmplify EastOctober 16, 2019Analyst, Researcher, Writer

Miia Suokonautio

"Everyone is at a different stage of their journey. Bring them along as you can."

Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Coach, Educator, Executive, Fundraising, Non-Profit, Policy, Social Work, Teacher, SpeakerAmplify EastJuly 30, 2019Advocate, community-minded, decision-maker, policy informer, nonprofit leader.

Chanae Parsons

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style” ― Maya Angelou

Activist, Advocate, Social Work, Researcher, Policy, Educator, BlackAmplify EastJune 25, 2019Advocate, Activist, Youth Worker, Strategic Planner, Coordinator, Motivated, Humorous, Courageous, Strong, Leader, Compassionate, Fearless

Sophie Lacroix

Souvent, je me dis que j’aurais pu faire les choses différemment, mais à bien y penser, nous sommes la ‘somme’ de nos expériences. Nous apprenons de nos erreurs et devenons certainement de meilleures personnes par la suite.

Musician, PolicyAmplify EastJanuary 8, 2019Pédagogue, globetrotteuse, musicienne, citoyenne du monde, féministe

Megan Melanson, PhD

I have been most struck by the people in public service and law enforcement that love their province, and are genuinely working hard to serve its citizens.

Athlete, Policy, Public Servant, PhDAmplify EastJuly 25, 2018Public Servant, PhD, Academic, Outdoor Enthusiast, Athlete

Reem Fayyad Abdel Samad

When things don't go well, it is one (or both) of 2 things: either you are not doing the right thing .. or you are not doing things right.

Health, Policy, ResearcherAmplify EastJune 21, 2018Health Policy analyst, Researcher

Monica Gaudet-Justason

My vision is that more options become available to women so that we don’t have to take ourselves out of the traditional game to find the flexible work options we require.