Who We Are & What We Do
Formerly known as the SFU Queer Graduate Student, Faculty and Staff Network, the SFU Queer Collective rebranded in 2023 with a renewed mission to create an inclusive home for 2SLGBTQIA+ Graduate Students, Postdoctoral Fellows, Faculty, Staff and Alumni across Simon Fraser University's three campuses. This new name signifies our aspirations for a more collaborative and community-centered approach that embodies collective principles and spirit.
Mission
The SFU Queer Collective provides an inclusive home for 2SLGBTQIA+ graduate students, faculty, staff, alumni, and postdoctoral fellows at SFU to cultivate belonging, community, and queer joy. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to anti-oppressive values, the promotion of equity and justice, and the nurturing of intersectional solidarities.
Photo credit: Candace Ratelle
Who We Are
The SFU Queer Collective represents a vibrant and skilled network dedicated to resource-sharing, collaboration, advocacy, empowerment, and the protection and celebration of our members and the larger Queer community.
Values
Community
Building
Inclusivity and belonging
Advocacy and Empowerment
Equity and Justice
Intersectional Solidarity
Meet the Organizing Team
Co-Chair
Cassidy Acheson
she/her
Cassidy is an Inclusive Knowledge Mobilization Specialist in the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub. ​
Advocacy Chair
Saeko Mori
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Digital Marketing Leader
(vacant)
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Internal Relations
Cathy Tran
she/her
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Cathy is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Archaeology.
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Member at Large
Remi Makinde
they/them
Remi Makinde is a Master’s student at SFU in the Gender Sexuality and Women Studies Department. Prior to their program at SFU, they worked as a queer activist and human rights lawyer in Nigeria. As a human enthusiast, they love everything about community building, friendships, and herbal loose tea.
Event Lead
(vacant)
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Accessibility Lead
Meghan Di Bello
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Membership Coordinator
Luke Blanchett
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External Relations Lead
Zoë Osborne
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