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Meet the Board
BRENNA PLADSEN (they/them)
Secretary
e. secretary@calgaryoutlink.ca
Brenna is a visual communicator with experience in museums and libraries.
Their art practice blends poetry, illustration, and philatelic.
DARREL LEVESQUE (he/him)
Treasurer
Darrel started working with Outlink as a mentor. He really enjoyed the mentorship program and wanted to continue working with Outlink. He works at a software company in the data integrations space and is a co-chair on the Inclusion committee. Outside of work, he likes to spend time outside with his dog Brocket and/or with a book. He also volunteers on his condo board and is currently treasurer. Everyday he aims to be his authentic self, share experiences, and support others.
ALISHA GORDON (she/her)
Director
Alisha is a born and raised Albertan who recently graduated from the University of Calgary. She now works in the financial industry with communities who are underrepresented in this sector. Her free time is spent beading, hiking and catering to every need of her cat, Oreo and dog, Bella.
KAT MYNOTT (she/her)
Director
Kat’s professional background has primarily highlighted 2SLGBTQIA+ Peer Facilitation, Addiction Rehabilitation, as well as Corporate and Family Law. Her lived experiences have had some colourful moments, that bring diverse knowledge, perspectives, and skill sets in areas of addictions, mental health, domestic violence, homelessness, sex work, and parenting.
JESSICA REVINGTON (she/her)
Director
LILY HOU (she/they)
Director
Lily is currently a Master's student in Anthropology at the University of Calgary, with a Bachelor's in Zoology. Growing up as a queer first generation Chinese-Canadian, she strives to work with programs and organizations that ensure intersectional representation and support. When they're not looking at fossils, they enjoy reading, making miniature crafts, and playing video games.
MAK FISHER (he/him)
Director
Mak was born and raised in southern Alberta. He has a bachelors in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting and is currently in the process of attaining his Masters in Accounting and CPA designation. He is a proud transgender man with a strong understanding of his vast lived experiences. He is a passionate advocate for all things mental health and equality. Mak enjoys spending his time in the gym, lost in nature, obsessing over music, or cuddling with his niece and nephews.
TEREASA MAILLIE (she/her)
Director
Tereasa is a writer, historian and consultant based in Alberta. She has a very un-secret life as a poet, creative non-fiction writer, and playwright. Her upcoming book is on the history of the 2SLGTBQ+ community in Canada as a form of advocacy and social justice. Previously a member of Calgary's Queer History Project, the team received an honourable mention for the Governor General Award for History in 2016, and won the 2018 Lion Awards Winners Advocacy and Awareness – Group for the play "Legislating Love: The Everett Klippert Story." Tereasa is so excited to be a part of the dynamic and passionate team at Outlink.
TAURICK HOVEN (he/him)
Director
Taurick has been involved in the 2SLGBTQ+ community volunteering with and being a member of various organizations in Calgary, Edmonton, and Australia. He is a professional engineer with a background in project management, design, and construction. Taurick is passionate about volunteering, mentorship, helping others, and giving back to the community.
KATHRYN SHORT (she/her)
Youth at the Table Participant
Kathryn is a recent graduate from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in sociology. Through her current professional and volunteer experiences in the healthcare sector, Kathryn hopes to one day serve as a public health professional to continue advocating for the mental, physical and social health of Canadians. In her free time Kathryn enjoys hiking, bingeing Netflix, and trying out new restaurants across Calgary!
Meet the Staff
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EMMA LADOUCEUR
(she/her)
Director of Operations & Development
e: emma@calgaryoutlink.ca
ZAK DATTADEEN
(he/him)
Manager of Volunteers & Programming
e: zak@calgaryoutlink.ca
BRIE VUONG
(she/her)
Community Engagement Coordinator
e: brie@calgaryoutlink.ca
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