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
Kary Cozens
Vice President, Human Resources
Arron Lin
Vice President, Sponsorship
Eddi Ji
Corporate Treasurer
Victor Zhao
Corporate Secretary
Adam James
Vice President, Marketing
Ksenia Ioussoufovitch
Vice President, Web & Data
Steve Puglia
Vice President, Leaders to be Proud Of
John Pehar
Director, Mentorship
Gary Grant
Vice President, Toronto Events
Mitch Gibson
Vice President, Ottawa Chapter
Justin Clory
Director, Venture Out
Chris Carnillo
Vice President, Healthcare
Adrian Leung