 Meet our
Training & Support Team
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Meet The Team
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The Safer Spaces team shares a passion for strengthening greater 2S-LGBTQIA+ inclusion in our communities through educational opportunities and systematic change.
Our collective experience and skill sets are as rich as they are diverse.
Dani Chase
(She/They)
 Safer Spaces Facilitator
Safer Spaces
Hosted at the Gilbert Centre
Dani’s journey into gender diversity and 2S-LGBTQIA+ inclusion began close to home when a loved one came out in 2012 as genderqueer and non-binary. Confronting the gaps in their own awareness, Dani embraced the lifelong process of unlearning and relearning. A member of the Safer Spaces team since January 2024, Dani now shares lived experience in their work as Safer Spaces Facilitator—inviting curiosity, encouraging compassion, and helping organizations and people take meaningful steps toward creating safer, more inclusive environments for 2S-LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities across our region.
Kalipso Koras
(She/Her)
 Safer Spaces Program Coordinator
for York Region
 Hosted at CAYR Community Connections
Kalipso is a passionate and dedicated social services professional committed to supporting and empowering individuals, particularly those from marginalized communities. As the Safer Spaces Program Coordinator for York Region, Kalipso is committed to fostering environments where all individuals, particularly women and gender-diverse people, feel safe, respected, and empowered. By prioritizing inclusive practices, Kalipso helps build communities and workplaces that are supportive, diverse, and equitable, ensuring that everyone—regardless of gender or background—has the opportunity to succeed.
Dale Boyle
(He/Him)
Executive Director
Gilbert Centre
Dale Boyle started with the Safer Spaces program in its 2015 launch. Dale comes with a background in Business Administration, specializing in human resources, marketing, and leadership, and 15 years of experience in building safer spaces for queer and trans communities.
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