Start Proud aims to connect LGBTQ+ students with employers, while promoting the development of LGBTQ+ professionals, and celebrating the achievements and service of those in the community.
Mission
Start Proud facilitates the professional development of LGBTQ+ students as they transition from school to career in order to build a national network within the community.
Vision
To empower members of the LGBTQA+ community to be Canada’s leaders of tomorrow; where all institutions embrace inclusiveness within the workplace and diversity within the workforce.
Meet the Team
President
Mathias Memmel
Vice President, Operations
Owen Berry
Vice President, Sponsorship
Vacant
Vice President, Programming
Irfan Lakhani
Vice President, Advocacy
Vacant
Vice President, Marketing
Oscar Bejarano
Corporate Treasurer
Vacant
Corporate Secretary
Kent Evans
Director, Mentorship
Gary Grant