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
Morgan Reedy
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Morgan is a PhD student at SFU in the Department of Psychology on Burnaby campus.
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Advocacy Chair
Clio Lake
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Digital Marketing Leader
Aurora Camaño
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Aurora is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Archaeology and Sessional Lecturer for the Department of Global Humanities at SFU. She additionally works as a contract lecturer in Anthropology at Douglas College.​​
Internal Relations
Cathy Tran
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Cathy is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Archaeology.
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Member at Large
Remi Makinde
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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
Paola Quirós-Cruz
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Paola is an Educator at SFU’s Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office, as well as an experienced event curator, artist, and community weaver.
Accessibility Lead
Meghan Di Bello
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External Relations
Sea Yang
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Membership Coordinator
Luke Blanchett
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