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Jacob Barry (they/them) is a neurodiverse, queer, trans non-binary person and a Ph.D. candidate in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies at the University of Western Ontario,
Canada. Their research focuses on bioethics, care ethics, public health, and 2SLGBTQIA+ care. Jacob also holds a Master’s in Gender Studies from Queen’s University and a Bachelor’s in Women’s Studies and Gender Studies from St. Thomas University. Jacob is the founder of TransCare+, a non-profit organization dedicated to 2SLGBTQIA+ health, care, and wellness. With over 10 years of experience in social and community services, Jacob has held roles such as Clinical Coordinator for Two-Spirit, Queer, and Trans Pathways New Brunswick and Research Coordinator for a Returning Care and Health Home. Outside of their academic and professional life, Jacob is the proud fur dad to two huskies (Ellie and Goose) and two cats (Lily and Nyx), an avid crafter, and loves reading fantasy novels.
In the spirit of reconciliation, Wisdom2Action acknowledges the land on which it was originally established as the traditional and unceded territory of the M’ikmaq, known as Mi’kmak’i (Nova Scotia). Our team is spread across Turtle Island (Canada) on the treaty lands of many First Nations. We recognize the people and the land in this way as part of our commitment to anti-oppression and decolonization. We are all treaty people.
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