About Me

About Me

As someone who coordinates weekly outreach and advocates for houseless communities in Toronto, I have built my life around grassroots work and the relationships I’ve developed through it. I am committed to using the empathy and skills I’ve gained through both lived experience and outreach to support people on the street.

While I have not personally experienced houselessness, I actively support individuals in navigating complex systems and accessing services. I connect with people on a personal level, building strong, trust-based relationships grounded in understanding. My experience working directly with houseless neighbours and within encampments has strengthened my de-escalation and care skills, allowing me to effectively support individuals in crisis.

Advocating for housing rights, accessible services, and harm reduction is central to my work. I have participated in town halls and city meetings to speak on issues affecting houseless communities. I understand the frustrations within the system, as well as the reasons some individuals choose to remain on the streets while others enter shelters despite safety concerns. I believe in everyone’s right to safer drug use and have supported individuals by staying with them to ensure their safety. I value relational work deeply and believe that making someone feel heard and seen is a critical part of outreach.

I consider myself a strong organizer and natural leader. I respond quickly to time-sensitive callouts from houseless individuals and follow up with city staff and service providers to recover belongings or clarify next steps after shelter placements. I am passionate about creating accessible community spaces that have a real, material impact—such as organizing free markets.