"Seuls, nous pouvons faire si peu ; ensemble, nous pouvons faire tellement."
- Helen Keller, traduit de l’anglais
At Sex[M]ed we work towards creating a non-hierarchal structure that best utilizes peoples skills and strengths. We are organized into several teams to ensure we are advancing our mission from as many sides as possible.
Jillian Schneidman (elle)
FondatriceJillian is a medical student at McGill University, with a master's degree in Medical Anthropology from the University of Oxford. After years of being immersed within the healthcare system, she was frustrated, saddened, and dissatisfied by the lack of sexual health education provided to healthcare professionals – it was simply not good enough. Instead of waiting for a change to happen, she decided to take matters into her own hands and Sex[M]ed was born.
Francis Day (il)
ComptabilitéFrank is an M.Sc. Speech-Language Pathology student at Dalhousie University. His experience as a marginalized person within the healthcare system has fuelled his passion for comprehensive sex education, and inclusive healthcare. He joined the Sex[M]ed team to help educate the general public and encourage people to talk about sexual health with an intersectional perspective.
Jordie Hoffman (they/them)
Content DeveloperJordie is a graduate anthropology student at the University of Utah, researching gender egalitarianism and health disparities among Indigenous peoples in Malaysia. Through their role with Sex[M]ed, Jordie seeks to address issues of reproductive justice, inclusive healthcare, and culturally sensitive approaches to sexual and reproductive health education in Canada.
Deanna Cheng (she/her)
Content DeveloperDeanna is a Development Writer based in Toronto. Having worked in healthcare advancement for many years, she found sexual health content to be lacking in funding, care, research--and in medical conversation in general. She is joining Sex[M]ed to broaden awareness of sexual health and to open more opportunities for dialogue about sex in more accessible and inclusive ways.
Gab K De Jesus (he/him)
Content DesignerGab is an illustrator—using skills in web development and info design to create interactive stories. He believes everyone deserves to own their pleasure and enjoy their sexual lives, with good education and health as the first step. He joined Sex[M]ed to help turn complex sexual health issues into accessible and enjoyable visual content.
Alicia Fortier (she/her)
Médias sociauxAlicia is currently majoring in Interdisciplinary Sexuality Studies at Concordia University. She also finished a Certificate in Sexual Health at Laval University. She believes that a healthy sexual life is a human fundamental right no matter your gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation. She joined Sex[M]ed in the hopes of improving people’s sexual health and their experiences with healthcare services.
Sheena Sajan (she/her)
OutreachSheena is currently a master's student studying Aging and Health at Queen’s University. Her interest in sexual health emerged from her educational and healthcare experiences. She believes comprehensive sexual health education is critical for achieving equitable healthcare outcomes. She joined Sex[M]ed to promote a safe and accessible space where sexual health topics can be explored, with the goal of improved patient experiences.
Gabrielle Trepanier (she/her)
Sensibilisation en FrançaisGabrielle is a medical student at the University of Toronto and holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences from McMaster University. She believes that everyone is deserving of accessible and inclusive reproductive healthcare, and she champions equitable health outcomes for all. Gabrielle joined Sex[M]ed to amplify marginalized voices who are often ignored in healthcare spaces and facilitate safe conversations around sexual health. She also seeks to improve access to sexual health resources for the francophone community in Canada.
Camille Zeitouni (elle)
Co-Founder, AdvocacyCamille est étudiante en médecine à l'Université d'Ottawa et a obtenu un diplôme de premier cycle en physiologie à l'Université McGill. Son intérêt pour la santé sexuelle est né de ses expériences personnelles avec le système de soins de santé, où elle s'est rendu compte que la santé sexuelle est trop souvent exclue de la conversation. Elle s'est jointe à [M]édSex pour aider à remettre les sujets de santé sexuelle dans le dialogue sur les soins de santé - là où ils devraient être!
Steph Cook (they/them)
Resource DevelopmentSteph is a community organizer from Tkaronto (Toronto) with a background in Health and Physical Education and Sexual Diversity Studies. They have a passion for gender-inclusive, queer-positive, and accessible sexual and mental health care. Having previously worked on the official lesson plans for the Ontario Human Development and Sexual Health curriculum, they joined Sex[M]ed in hopes of using their passion for resource creation to give healthcare providers and patients alike a more inclusive, empowering, and informed experience in both the medical and educational fields.
Étienne Maes (il)
PublicationsÉtienne est étudiant en médecine et doctorant (programme MD/PhD) à l'Université McGill, avec un baccalauréat en neurosciences comportementales de l'Université Concordia. Après avoir constaté que le personnel de la santé est souvent mal informé sur les questions de santé sexuelle, il s'est passionné pour la promotion d'une éducation en santé complète. Il s'est joint à [M]édSex pour aider à amplifier les voix des personnes dont les expériences et les besoins sont trop souvent laissés de côté dans l'enseignement médical, afin de créer des pratiques médicales plus sûres et plus inclusives.
Lydia Collins (she/her)
EditorLydia is an Author, Educator, and Creator with over 5 years of experience working in HIV prevention and consent education specifically for African, Caribbean and Black communities in Canada. She has published 3 chapbooks of poetry between 2019-2021, and produced a collaborative video project Joy Is Our Birthright with UNILEARNAL. Lydia is currently the Learning & Development Specialist at the African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario. Her unwavering love for writing and community health are what keep her committed to amplifying the most marginalized voices through her work.
Miles Llewellyn (iel)
EditorMiles étudie en médecine à l'Université Memorial de Terre-Neuve et détient un diplôme de premier cycle avec mention honorable en kinésiologie de l'Université StFX. L'un de ses objectifs est de transformer l'enseignement de la médecine en intégrant la communauté queer dans le programme d'études et en faisant en sorte de le considérer comme une partie intégrante de tous les soins de santé. Iel a rejoint [M]édSex pour améliorer les connaissances et la compréhension du personnel de la santé en matière de santé sexuelle.
