Inspiration denotes empowering passion and ambition for the growth of the community.

Inspiration denotes empowering passion and ambition for the growth of the community

Acknowledgement denotes recognizing a leader’s success in the face of struggle and change.

Excellence denotes execution with quality to increase value

People denote respecting diversity to encourage authenticity

The Start Proud 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.

Our objectives at Start Proud are to:

1. Inspire students to utilize their confidence, skills and knowledge that will enable them to distinguish themselves and act as leaders of the Canadian community.

2. Connect students with fellow peers, professionals and members from pro-LGBTQA organizations to establish their network.

3. Foster mentorship by exposing students to strong leaders and role models that have paved the way for the LGBTQA community.

4. Establish a positive public profile of the advancement of the LGBTQA community in the Canadian workforce and communities within which we operate.

Non Profit

Start Proud

Start Proud's headquarters in Toronto, Canada

Mathias Memmel

Shana-Kay Wright

Jemin Patel

Ksenia Kussner

Owen Berry

Brooke Robinson

Alexander Wichmann

Rachel Jurgens

Chris Bos

Trevor Farlie

Charmaine De Silva

Brione Lacey

Albert Lam

People (2)

Alan Kuriakose

Sean McIver

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