Meet our
Training & Support Team
Meet The Team
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 is curious, compassionate, and committed to fostering inclusive spaces for 2S-LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities. Since joining the Safer Spaces team as a Safer Spaces Administrator in January 2024, they have provided frontline support to organizational cohorts and individual learners throughout professional development workshops and self-guided online learning modules. Now serving as a Safer Spaces Facilitator, Dani is delighted to offer professional development training and consultation services designed to support your organization and teams. Their work helps create more inclusive environments for 2S-LGBTQIA+ individuals across both internal and external stakeholder communities, ensuring that the spaces in which we live work and play are safe, inclusive and welcoming for all people.
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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