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
Compassionate and committed, Dani brings over a decade of learning and lived experience to their work in gender diversity and 2S-LGBTQIA+ inclusion—a journey that began when a family member came out as genderqueer and non-binary. Since joining the Safer Spaces team in 2024, Dani has supported organizational cohorts and individual learners through professional development workshops and self-guided online modules. Today, they are proud to offer facilitation and consultation services that help organizations create inclusive, affirming, safer spaces for 2S-LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities across both internal teams and wider communities.
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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