 Meet our
Training & Support Team
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Meet The Team
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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 / Program Coordinator
Hosted at the Gilbert Centre
Dani’s journey into gender diversity and 2S-LGBTQIA+ inclusion in a much deeper way began when a loved one came out as genderqueer and non-binary in the early 2010s. Confronting the gaps in their own awareness, Dani embraced the lifelong process of deconstructing, unlearning and relearning. A member of the Safer Spaces team since January 2024, Dani now shares their lived experience in their role as Safer Spaces Facilitator | Program Coordinator – inviting curiosity, encouraging compassion, and helping organizations and individuals take meaningful steps toward creating safer, more inclusive and equitable environments for 2S-LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities across our region.
Amy Gow
(She/They)
 Safer Spaces Program Administrator
Hosted at the Gilbert Centre
Amy is the Administrative Assistant with the Safer Spaces team and is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. With a background in counselling and harm reduction, she is passionate about helping create spaces where people feel safe to ask questions, learn without judgment, and have honest conversations about topics that are often considered difficult—including sex, substance use, and self-care.
Amy joined Safer Spaces because it brings together two things she cares deeply about: promoting inclusion through education and supporting people with compassion and respect. She believes that everyone deserves to feel welcome and affirmed, and that small conversations can lead to meaningful change.
When she's not working or studying, you'll likely find Amy with a cup of tea in hand, playing board games with friends, or being lovingly bossed around by her crabby 12-year-old Shih Tzu, Buddy.
Praanee Chandrasegaram
(They/She)
  Program Coordinator Safer Spaces (York Region)
Hosted at CAYR Community Connections
Praanee (they/she) is a compassionate and driven social work professional dedicated to advancing equity, inclusion, and
community well-being. In their role as Safer Spaces Program Coordinator for York Region, Praanee works to create
welcoming and supportive environments where women and gender-diverse individuals can thrive. Through advocacy,
collaboration, and inclusive programming, they support strengthening communities by promoting respect, belonging,
and equitable opportunities for all.
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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