Jordan is an Anglican priest who serves a multicultural congregation in north Edmonton. She is also the Archdeacon for Justice for the diocese. A few years ago, Jordan and some memebers co-founded Faith Spaces | Safe Spaces with their Muslim neighbours to build solidarity. She is excited to see our project grow and connect with more people of faith committed to the work of anti-racism. When she's not questing for justice, she can usually be found volunteering at Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Academy, reading a book, or walking her tiger-shaped dog.

Bella is a Christian, a member of Good Shepherd Anglican Church, and part of the Anti-Racism Team for the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton. She created Faith Spaces Safe Spaces because she believes that Black and racialized folks in Edmonton need help in finding solutions to anti-Black racism in faith spaces. This is a spiritual concern, and requires the faith communities that offer spiritual care to racialized people to have the training and resources necessary to provide appropriate care to their members and anyone else seeking faith-based support.

Her name is ThunderBird Woman (Verna). She is from Treaty 4 George Gordon First Nation, SK. and she has been living in Edmonton for over 40 years. She is a Knowledge Keeper/addictions counsellor and has experience as a cultural support worker. She is currently working with elders and knowledge keepers to educate, and share, cultural land, based teachings, and to support healing and growth for her community including youth, families, two spirited, sober living homes, and those struggling with addictions through Oskya Matchetawin New Beginnings. We offer land based teachings, facilitating, consulting, workshops and direct support to Indigenous and non-indigenous people of all ages.

Gail Allan is President of the Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education and Action and an associate faculty member at St. Stephen’s College, Edmonton. A member of the United Church of Canada, she has worked for many years on issues of global and social justice. From 2004-2020 she was Coordinator for Ecumenical, Interchurch and Interfaith Relations in the United Church, representing the church in national and international ecumenical and interfaith groups, and supporting people engaged in dialogue and action in their local communities. She has a doctorate in Ethics from Emmanuel College of the Toronto School of Theology, with a focus on feminist theological and social ethics.

Stephanie Otieno is a recent Political Science and Psychology graduate of the University of Alberta. She is a passionate and avid advocate for equity deserving groups, human rights, and social justice. With her relevant experience in policy reform, passion for promoting diversity and inclusion, and commitment to making a meaningful impact in her community, this initiative has seamlessly merged her inherent strengths and passions for peace and justice. The pursuit of racial equity is a lifelong commitment and holds a deep passion for her.

Kevin is a community animator, chaplain, and pastor. As a Christian, he is saddened when his tradition and spirituality is used to promote harm. Faith Spaces Safe Spaces seeks to break the cycle of violence and calls everyone back to their authentic spiritual practices.