Jessica Leney (she/her) has been a dedicated Stratford Perth Pride board member since June 2020, advocating for inclusivity and equity within the 2SLGBTQ+IA community. With 17 years of experience as an educator in the Avon Maitland District School Board, she is passionate about fostering safe spaces and meaningful conversations. As the board representative for the Pride planning committee and a former teacher lead for their school's Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA), she believes in the power of education, communication, and volunteerism to bring people together and create lasting change.