Name: Skylar Joshua Buzzell

Pronouns: She / Her

Age: 39

Position: Chairwoman

Occupation: Service and Event Coordinator

Goals:

Provide safe environments for all people to expand their social skills and abilities.

Empower everyone to be the best human they can be and to make a difference every day.

Support and provide Education / Referrals / Life Experiences to our community in a proactive and friendly manner.

About Me:

I’ve got a heart of gold, growing up I longed for a positive role model but of course no one seems to fit the bill for me. This lead to a lot of confusion growing up trying to figure out where I belonged in this world.

My mission, my passion is to be a positive role model for others like me growing up in a changing world.

Having role models provides us with a certain type of “centre” from which we take and develop / mould ourselves into the humans we are meant to be.

🏳️‍⚧️ These are my core beliefs 🏳️‍⚧️

Name: Aurora Laverty

Pronouns: She / They

Age: 31

Occupation: Gas Station Manager

Goals: To settle down with my partner, own a nice little house, and raise a family of pets. I want my house to be that place where everyone feels safe, and anyone can stop by, any time they need a safe place to stay.

About Me: I am an AMAB Demigirl who has been transitioned since 2013. I am very happy go lucky, and love socializing. This little family of ours is my passion, and I love being here to support and make everyone feel safe!

Name: Jennifer Fix

Pronouns: She/Her

Age: 43

Position: Website Dev

Occupation: Red Seal Electrician / Maintenance and repair

Goals: Help and support all in our community to be their best self. Promote diversity and acceptance of everyone.

About me:

I'm Jennifer, I've been out as a trans woman since May 2021. Loving the estrogen life since Augsut 26, 2021. Moved to Calgary in Jan 2022.

Love to support all of our community in any way that I can.

Name: Mario

Pronouns: They/Them

Age: 57

Position: Undefined as yet

Occupation: Retail Sales

Goals: To be authentically me!

About Me: I am Non-Binary, assigned male at birth, I'm also a little trans femme.. Love people. I see the person in front of me, not their label! Old in years, young at heart. Serial monogamist!

My journey into me started 46 years ago, at 11yo. Now, at 57yo, I am me!

As I only cracked Jan, 2022, I am new to our community.

Exploring who am am now, has led me to this community, which I call, My Chosen Family.

Name: Reid / Bee
Pronouns: He/Him
Age: 27
Position: Board Member and Admin
Occupation: Property Management / Rental Real Estate
Goals: My main goal is to provide education and support for transgender, non-binary, and allies.
I want to make the world a better and kinder place!
About Me: Hello! My nickname is Bee, but I also go by Reid. I am truly honoured to be a part of such an incredible society and chosen family. I am very passionate about equal rights for all human beings. I value honesty, empathy, love and respect. Some of my hobbies/passions are: Singing, Dancing, Drag, Video Games, Soccer, Pole Fitness, Amusement Parks, Tattoos, Cooking, Baking, Animals and Travelling.
Thank you for taking the time to read a little bit about me. I cannot wait to get to know each of you!

Name: Caelum (James)
Pronouns: He/They
Age: 27
Position: Admin
Occupation: Apprentice Electrician
Goals: Finish my apprenticeship, volunteer more, get back into my hobbies, and become more financially literate.
About me:
Hello!
I’ve been through a lot of trials and unpleasant situations growing up in the suburbs around Edmonton that I would never wish upon anyone. I struggled immensely with my mental health from the ages 9-25. However, I got through my hardest days with the help of amazing therapists. Without therapy, I don’t think I’d be where I am in my life today, as I’m a firm believer in mental health, taking care of yourself, and the power of positive thinking.

In regards to my gender journey, I think I always knew I was trans, I just didn’t have the vocabulary for it until I was 18.

I have been on HRT for three years now and couldn’t be happier. There’s still a few more steps to go, but it’s like “the internet router in my head” finally got cleared up and my confidence and true self is blossoming these days.

My hope as a leader for this group is to continue to be supportive, empathetic and understanding of everyone. No matter your educational, racial, sexual, gender, religious, political, or organizational background; I try my absolute best to be supportive and helpful.

I have so much to learn in life, people to see, things to do; but I am willing to remain open, calm, cool, and collected about whatever life throws at me.

Happy to help out and remember that you are so, so loved in this world.

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.” ― Brené Brown

Name: Kole

Pronouns: He/They

Age: Technically 20? I turn 20 in 2 months n a week ,ummm yess,

Occupation: Cook

Hello! I'm Kole I'm a trans Masc Nonbinary Canadian, My Background spans far and wide as I'm a German, Polish, Cech, French individual. I came out back when I was 11 years old and again when I was 13 and 15. I was met with transphobia and unwelcoming arms "I went through a Tom boy phase too" . After I changed my name in the school system I was outed to everyone in my family far and wide as well as Dr's so I know all too well the feeling of being unable to come out and have that euphoric feeling when you're accepted. I have multiple invisible disabilities that limit my access to many things as a tall disabled person but I'm still here to support everyone in the best ways I can.