Shyan Mirhassani provides support with Grant Proposal applications for the magazine. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning, and a certificate in International Development. She is passionate about addressing inequalities and other social justice issues that the 2LGBTQIA+ community faces today. 

Pax Santos is a Torontonian writer and consultant. Pax got her start as a speechwriter, and has her MSc in International Development from the London School of Economics. Missing Toronto’s gay scene, Pax founded QT to foster community during COVID-19.

With a degree in Creative Writing & Publishing and current position as Associate Writer at The Modern Impact, Adriana has a keen interest working for literary and social culture magazines. Her goal for working in the publishing industry is to be an advocate for emerging Canadian writers to help showcase the best of CanLit. Outside of her writing, you can find her watching Hollywood classics, thrifting, or hiking while listening to an audiobook.

Ann James is a financial controller at a mission-driven nonprofit and founder of JAYVIN Consulting. She helps organizations navigate bookkeeping, audits, grant compliance, and CFO-level advisory with structure and clarity, bringing over 8 years of experience in accounting and finance to build smarter systems and empower long-term financial sustainability.

Sam provides support with the design of the magazine and accompanying social media. She has a masters degree in art history and currently works in communications, with a strong focus on environmental and social governance and community support programs. She also volunteers for a local environmental charity and an online women's collective.

Jules is a historian, writer, and researcher who still cannot believe they were the second Canadian to achieve an MA in Queer History from Goldsmiths, University of London. Outside of QT, one of the coolest projects they have worked on is the Islington's Pride interactive Heritage Map. Past and present, Jules also been involved with: NOTCHES, the ArQuives, Friends of Ruby, InsideOut, and the Canadian Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGDS).

Allison is an Asian-Canadian writer passionate about global feminism, grassroots art, and electronic dance music. She brings experience from her work at national and international non-profit organizations focusing on advocacy and programming for women and girls, and in the UK’s live music industry. Dedicated to giving back to her community, she also sits on Community One Foundation’s Board.

Madeline Rose Fiore is a writer, director, photographer, and multidisciplinary artist. Staring her creative journey with writing poetry in high school, her work has since expanded into collage, photography, theatre, and award-winning short films. With a background in Journalism and a commitment to authentic queer storytelling, Madeline creates work that centres honesty, community, and the narratives she longed to see growing up. Alongside her creative practice, she works as a full-time social producer and is the co-founder of Cherry Disco Nights, a queer-owned art event collective focused on connection and community building.

David Valentin is Principal at Liaison Strategies, leading national polling and public affairs work. He advises civic groups, champions third-language media, and supports community initiatives. David serves on boards including the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma and North Toronto Memorial Arena, and contributes to advancing equity and inclusion in Canada.

Alessia is passionate about supporting queer and trans creative communities. Outside of QT, they are a senior policy and communications professional who has advised leaders at all levels of government. They have also conducted research with local, national and international partners, including on projects related to human rights, community safety, and environmental sustainability.