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