Section Under Construction
Shaun Fryday (He/Him Pronouns)
Chairperson
Monica Voland (She/Her Pronouns)
Secretary
Lloyd Johns (He/Him Pronouns)
Treasurer
David Hawkins (He/Him Pronouns)Executive Director
As Executive Director (ED), David is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the Centre. The core tenants of his tenure as ED are to expand and diversify sources of funding; building stronger connections to our extended community; and to reinvigorate the Centre's seniors based programming. As a former student in the McGill School of Environment, David applies his understanding of Sustainable Development to the needs of the West Island LGBTQ2+ Centre. Ideas of diversification, adaptation, mitigation, and resilience building are integral to his strength as ED. |
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Glenn Schroder (He/Him Pronouns)
Vice-Chair / Head of Personnel Committee
Jasdeep Bhogal (He/Him Pronouns)Member
Coming from India where most people still struggle with coming out to their parents, friends and community, Jasdeep brings a different perspective to the board. He deeply understands the issues faced by the queer migrants who are trying to learn to live freely for the first time and helps shape the programs to be inclusive and offer a safe place for all. Jasdeep considers his own journey to Canada as the biggest achievements in his life and strives to help others realize their dreams and thrive in the community by being themselves. |
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Melissa Juliette Mulligan (She/Her Pronouns)
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Member
Originally from New York, Melissa studied communications at Concordia University and currently works as a Marketing Director at an Indigenous communications agency. In her career, she works with Indigenous media creators and leaders to create projects that foster social change, and that give a voice to marginalized communities across Canada. Growing up in the United States, Melissa has been strongly impacted by her upbringing in an era defined by tumultuous battles towards LGBT equality. Her experience with the ever-fluctuating politics surrounding the civil rights of Queer citizens has inspired her to become involved in creating positive change for LGBT people and interests. |
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Greg Giroux (He/Him Pronouns)
Member
Greg has been a high school English language arts teacher for over 20 years and is a dedicated professional who strives to assist youth through the trials of adolescence. He has developed a keen understanding of the struggles that LGBTQ2+ students are faced with, and has provided them with an open, non-judgemental environment, in which they feel free to be themselves. He has also made it a point to foster inclusivity by integrating LGBTQ issues into the curriculum, and promoting open dialogue within the classroom.
Greg has a desire to expand his focus beyond the classroom and assist the community in a broader context. He is fuelled by his enthusiasm of working with youth and a community committed organization.
Greg has been a high school English language arts teacher for over 20 years and is a dedicated professional who strives to assist youth through the trials of adolescence. He has developed a keen understanding of the struggles that LGBTQ2+ students are faced with, and has provided them with an open, non-judgemental environment, in which they feel free to be themselves. He has also made it a point to foster inclusivity by integrating LGBTQ issues into the curriculum, and promoting open dialogue within the classroom.
Greg has a desire to expand his focus beyond the classroom and assist the community in a broader context. He is fuelled by his enthusiasm of working with youth and a community committed organization.
Adedeji Sunday Akintayo (He/Him Pronouns)
Member
Zev Miller (He/They pronouns)
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Member
Zev is a Trans-masculine Sephardic Jew, and proud parent to their son Jack. They are currently studying social work at McGill university, with a specific focus on working with the Trans community. His social work practice aims to be from an anti-oppression lense, full of constantly learning and un-learning. Zev is also a community educator, working with different health and community organizations on bettering services for the Trans community. In their spare time, Zev loves to cook, ice skate, and kayak. |
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Joseph Vincelli (He/Him Pronouns)
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Member
Born and raised in Montreal. Joseph is a keen and devoted occupational and environmental health and safety professional in practice for over 30 years at McGill University. Over the years, he has shown a strong interest in helping the black and elderly LGBTQ2+ community. All done with the respect and dignity of each individual. The importance is to help bring their voice to the table and have them be hear by all in our community. As Joseph approaches retirement, he would like to spend more time volunteering for these causes, and be present to assist the Centre in the projects it supports. |
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Sam Tenser (He/Him Pronouns)
Member
Born and raised in the West Island, Sam recently graduated with an undergraduate degree in Finance with a particular interest for sustainability and sustainable investing. Specifically throughout his time as a youth playing organized sports, Sam has seen first-hand the struggles his LGBT peers have encountered, sparking his interest in human rights and giving back to the LGBT community.
Sam currently spends his time volunteering for youth and aims to make a difference in his community involvement, by encouraging a more inclusive society. Sam aspires to continue his studies by pursuing the law, in which he hopes to acquire the necessary tools to further support human rights.
Born and raised in the West Island, Sam recently graduated with an undergraduate degree in Finance with a particular interest for sustainability and sustainable investing. Specifically throughout his time as a youth playing organized sports, Sam has seen first-hand the struggles his LGBT peers have encountered, sparking his interest in human rights and giving back to the LGBT community.
Sam currently spends his time volunteering for youth and aims to make a difference in his community involvement, by encouraging a more inclusive society. Sam aspires to continue his studies by pursuing the law, in which he hopes to acquire the necessary tools to further support human rights.