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Meet the Board
ALBERTO JIMENEZ PONCE (he/him)
Director
Alberto currently resides in the southwest of Calgary, but his heart will always be from the coast of Ecuador. By trade, he is a Talent Acquisition Partner at an airline, but his passions include advocating for a more inclusive environment for everyone around him. He has had great opportunities to provide leadership support to several diversity, equity, and inclusion projects and initiatives for both his previous and current employers. Outside of work, he loves volunteering for organizations and programs that closely align with his beliefs. When he's not hiring, you can find him spending time with friends, dancing, being active outdoors, enjoying the sun, swimming, and trying all kinds of foods. He confesses he is a bit of a foodie, and if you are ever looking to try out Ecuadorian cuisine, he would recommend trying Bolón, which is a mashed fried plantain ball breakfast topped with a sunny-side-up egg.
CASEY GUINSATAO (she/they)
Director
Casey has been a part of the Outlink community since July 2022. Currently, they are a peer support facilitator for Colleqtive - Outlink's group for queer, trans, and two-spirit racialized (Black & brown) folks. In the past, she facilitated the Inside Out Youth Group, and volunteered for the You Matter Support & Resource Line. They hate to perpetuate stereotypes, but they are your textbook Filipino, with a big family who enjoys karaoke and a good potluck (of course, they planned two potlucks for Colleqtive). In her free time, she enjoys nurturing her house plants, hanging out with her bunny, and rotting in bed.
DAPHNE DIKE-HART (she/they)
Director
Daphne is a proud Black, lesbian human here in Calgary. Her journey has been all about breaking down barriers, and introducing a splash of queerness and Blackness in spaces where it's often missing. They are deeply passionate about social justice, and creating inclusive communities where everyone feels seen and celebrated. She is excited to contribute her knack for bridging diverse communities to Outlink. They envision creating programs that support 2SLGBTQ+ folks while intertwining issues of racial justice. Their hope is to see Outlink not just as a support network, but as a vibrant hub that reflects the true diversity of our community, where every voice is amplified and matters.
GRACE DONNER (she/her)
Director
Grace has been a part of the Outlink community since January 2022, when she became a facilitator for Grabba Java! She was also Outlink's Canada Summer Jobs staff member in 2022, and one of the first facilitators for Colleqtive, Outlink's community group for QBIPOC. She is passionate about community development, and creating meaningful opportunities for connection. She sees herself contributing her strong people skills and love of collaboration to create a welcoming and productive team environment. She enjoys public speaking, and has the desire to use her voice and lived experience to benefit those around her.
HEATHER HANSLER (she/her)
Director
Heather is a biologist turned artist, illustrator, and entrepreneur. She designs greeting cards, pins, mugs, ornaments and more to celebrate the lives and relationships of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. She believes cultivating relationships, deepening community, and acts of generosity are powerful agents of healing. She is an entrepreneur, illustrator, and a bit of a jack-of-all-trades. She can contribute a kind, balanced, and helping hand towards anything the community needs. She is happy to work where her skills will serve the community best, and she knows her creativity can be put to good use on almost any project.
MARK ESTRADA (he/him)
Director
Mark is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ and Filipino communities and a recent transplant to the Calgary area. Along with his partner, Dusty, the two of them moved from BC to start a family. During the day, he is a renovation sales manager and CFO (Chief Fun Officer) at work. He is also currently the volunteer facilitator for Outlink’s Between Men community group. His hobbies include gaming (both board games and video games), and increasing the waistlines of his friends and family through baking.
SIA JADE BARDUAGNI (they/them)
Director
Sia is a queer, nonbinary person who has been a part of Calgary’s LGBTQIA2+ community for a little over 15 years. They currently work as a district manager for a Calgary-founded pet store brand, where they have worked their way up through the company over the last ten years. Outside of work, they are a member of a team that runs Calgary’s only queer-exclusive play party, where they focus on intersectionality to create a space that is safe and accessible to all community members.
Meet the Staff
EMMA LADOUCEUR
(she/her)
Director of Operations & Development
e: emma@calgaryoutlink.ca
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ZAK DATTADEEN
(he/him)
Manager of Volunteers & Programming
e: zak@calgaryoutlink.ca
BRIE VUONG
(she/her)
Communications &
Peer Support Lead
e: brie@calgaryoutlink.ca
ALEXEI
(they/them)
Community Outreach Coordinator
e: alexei@calgaryoutlink.ca
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