Connecting Queer Communities is run by three people:

Noah (they/them)
Peer Coordinator

My name is Noah. I involved in many communities, like connecting queer Community. I am a student. I am the special Olympic athlete for basketball for Burnaby .

Kelsey (she/her)
Project Lead

Hi! I’m Kelsey. I’m a queer sexual health educator, and both ‘woman’ and ‘non-binary’ are genders that I align with. I work with Real Talk, and I’ve loved leading the first two years of the Connecting Queer Communities project– they’ve included some of the most powerful moments of my career. I see my Project Lead role as a stage manager: I’m behind the curtains, behind the scenes, trying to make magical things happen! I coordinate transport, arrange tickets for events, and plan collaborations with different disability and queer-focused organizations across the Lower Mainland. You can reach me at kelsey@real-talk.org.

John (he/him)
Real Talk Project Manager

Hi! I’m John. I’m a queer, cisgender male sexual health educator. I manage Real Talk, and I’m  excited to see what the Connecting Queer Communities project will create this year. I spend a lot of my time dealing directly with the managers at various community living organizations like Kinsight, BACI, and posAbilities. You’ll probably see me here and there at CQC events but like Kelsey I will be more in the background. On the other hand, if you need help with anything don’t hesitate to reach out. You can reach me at john.woods@gobaci.com.

Each year, we rotate in someone new to the CQC Peer Coordinator Role. We hope this gives as many folks as possible the opportunity to shape CQC and grow leadership skills. We are so grateful to those who’ve stewarded this role in previous years! CQC would not be possible without them.

Each year, we rotate in someone new to the CQC Peer Coordinator Role. We hope this gives as many folks as possible the opportunity to shape CQC and grow leadership skills. We are so grateful to those who’ve stewarded this role in previous years! CQC would not be possible without them.

Alison was our Peer Coordinator from 2023 – 2025.