Adam Benn Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Champion, develop, and operationalize a multi-pronged organizational strategy that supports andbuilds the foundation necessary for diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and outcomes tobecome integral components of VHA’s strategy, operations, and culture- Build strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and community partners including colleagues,clients, government, relevant associations, and industry leaders, by ensuring collaboration andactive engagement- Support and promote a positive working and learning culture that values all forms of diversity andfosters equity and inclusion

Toronto, Canada Area

- Manage Equity/Diversity education and training at Humber College - Manage Humber’s compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act - Support initiatives to integrate equity, diversity and inclusion throughout the College

Ontario, Canada

 Integrated holistic approach; focusing on life coaching, nutrition, stress management and encouraging healthy, positive relationships. Facilitated workshops for children and youth around healthy living and adopting a more active lifestyles

333 Sherbourne Street

Managed the unique LGBT2SQ community programs at the Sherbourne Health Centre, including Supporting Our Youth (SOY), our award-winning community development and health program for LGBT2SQ youth, the LGBT2SQ Parenting Network and a number of LGBT2SQ adult programs, such as Gender Journeys, Mature Trans Sisters, The B-Side, and post surgical support groups for Trans people.

333 Sherbourne Street

 Develop programming, training and workshops for LGBTQ youth 29 and under within an anti-oppressive, harm reduction, accessible and trans* positive frameworks Provide training and education to LGBTQ youth, service providers across Ontario, mental health workers and educational institutions. Topics include: working with LGBTQ youth, power and relationships, LGBTQ youth and mental health, trans’ inclusion and creating safe spaces Work collaboratively with community groups, outdoor activity and other organizations. Developing relationships, creating partnerships and improving their capacity to work with queer and trans youth

411 Parliament Street

 Supported a caseload of 55 high school students per school year. Served as intermediate between students and multiple individuals and agencies, including families, teachers, principals, police officers, parole officers, service providers, community agencies, etc. Lobbied for broader systemic and structural changes within education and justice system Developed programming that focused on engaging young men (14-18) in the Regent Park Community, including the “Pathways Boys Group” and inter-community 3-on-3 tournaments

 Provided academic, social support to youth with identified learning disabilities in the Jane-Finch Community in Toronto. Also facilitated the development of important life skills, such as problem solving, conflict management; encouraged self-advocacy

Master Of Education - Med, Adult Education And Community Development

- Focuses on learning that happens individually and collectively among adults in communities, workplaces, social movements, the street.

Masters Of Art, Conflict Analysis And Management

- Explored identifying, analyzing, and managing intra-group and multi-party conflict in a variety of organizational contexts, including.

Hons. Ba, Peace Studies And Anthropology

Activities and Societies: McMaster Student Union, McMaster Anthropology Society, McMaster Cheerleading - Fostered an understanding.

Certificate, Intermediate French