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Ana Chuc Gamboa joined the Office in May 2024, assuming the role of Special Projects Officer. In her current capacity, Ana conducts in-depth research on human rights cases, crafts comprehensive case summaries, shapes equity policies and collaborates on various initiatives in employment equity. She is deeply committed to fostering a community where human dignity is both acknowledged and respected. Ana’s academic journey includes completing her doctoral and post-doctoral research on the intricate interplay between human rights and trade at Queen's University. She holds a master’s degree in International Law, a master’s degree in Constitutional Law, and a Bachelor of Laws.

Nilani Loganathan joined the Office in 2019 as a Human Rights Advisor. Nilani supports students, staff and faculty at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ by working with them to effectively address human rights- and equity-related concerns using a client-led and anti-oppressive approach. Nilani has completed a Bachelor’s degree in Political Studies and International Development Studies and has previously worked to advocate for international members of the ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ community.

Jermaine is a proud queer Jamaican immigrant who joined the office in 2021, bringing with him a wealth of cross cultural legal and professional skills. 

After graduating with a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the West Indies and a Master of Arts in Social Justice and Equity Studies from Brock U, Jermaine worked passionately across the public and private sector in Canada to increase organizational capacities in responding to complex socio-legal issues and changing inter-cultural landscapes. 

Jermaine now serves as a central point of contact at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ for students, staff and faculty who wish to access human rights related policy advising as well as resources and supports designed to cater to diverse campus community needs. He also continues his work in fostering the development of supportive institutional initiatives as the Project Manager at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´, for the Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Higher Education.

Tammy joined ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ in 2006, in November 2024 she began a new role in the Human Rights and Equity Office. She brings a wealth of historical and administrative knowledge to this role and is excited to be a part of this team. Tammy is the first point of contact in the office and serves as the liaison with other departments. Tammy provides support to the HREO team in various capacities in addition to providing intake services to students and staff.

Meri Diamond is the Office Manager and has worked in the Office since 2005. Meri is responsible for the effective management and administration of all departmental operations. Meri contributes to a broad range of office/ campus/ community projects that advance the University’s equity goals. Meri administers the I Count Queen's Equity Census process to all new employees and administers the Faculty and Staff Employment Equity Process.

Lavie is the director of the Human Rights and Equity Office here at ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´. As a proud Black women with roots hailing from the Caribbean and a deep love for community, she spent her time at university studying, thinking, critiquing, and organizing at both ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ and the University of Sussex as well as in the broader communities. Her Black feminist, anti-oppressive (budding abolitionist) praxis are all part of the space she occupies in the realm of human rights, equity, community work, and life in general. Put simply, Lavie bases her work on challenging ‘neutral’ situations to fully recognize, affirm, center and most importantly, make space for those who experience marginalization and oppression. Lavie endeavours to collaborate with and empower our communities to achieve substantive change and social transformation - culturally, systemically, and interpersonally.

Acknowledging the complexity and broadness of that, she notes it is apt to recognize that racism and other ideological systems of oppression, are in a sense ‘moving targets’. This means there are no ‘one-size fits all’ approaches to deconstructing and then reconstructing our social realities. At the core of it all, world-building can only happening with the people around you. Given the centrality of relationship building and nurturing to her praxes  Lavie will seldom turn down an opportunity to have a hot beverage and get to know you, your passions, and figuring out how to build together. Please never hesitate to connect with Lavie.

Emma has been a part of the HREO team since 2022. At the HREO, Emma’s role involves  training consultation, resource development, e-learning module design, training facilitation, and Positive Space program coordination. Emma’s experience as an educator, Gender and Sexuality education consultant, and community services professional greatly informs her contributions to the HREO and ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ community. Emma holds a BA in Gender Studies and Indigenous Studies and BEd in First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies and History from ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ and an MA (Thesis) in Social Justice Education from UofT (OISE). 

Aimee Burtch joined the Office in May 2024, assuming the role of Communications & E-learning Coordinator. Working closely with both the HREO and the Centre for Teaching and Learning, she works with subject matter experts to develop training resources and associated communications to advance the institutional commitments to I-EDIAA. Aimee holds a BCom degree from the University of Ottawa and a Professional M.Ed. from ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´.