October 3, 2024
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Rea Cavers (they/them):
Youth Under the Rainbow Program Coordinator
Rea Cavers is the coordinator and programmer for our Youth Under the Rainbow Programs which began in 2023. Rea holds a diploma in Early Childhood Education from Conestoga College (2019) and is a registered ECE who has worked in both childcare settings as well as before and after school programs.
With a focus on equity and inclusion, Rea looks to provide a safer space for 2SLGBTQ+ youth as well as families and allies. Rea understands the importance of providing safer and more inclusive spaces and works hard to create an environment where children can feel that they belong. Rea brings with them a passion for child-led exploration in all forms as well as child development. They believe strongly in allowing their participants to explore new ideas and ask questions, and loves to showcase all of the wonderful and inclusive books that are out there.
Troy Dettwiler (he/him):
Sports Coordinator
Troy is Spectrum's Sports Coordinator, where he organizes programming focused on sports, physical activity, and community building for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Waterloo Region. He is a Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM-CPT #927796), sits on OSSTF's Equity Advisory Work Group, and works full-time as an IT Infrastructure Analyst.
When Troy isn't having fun at Spectrum Sports and the Spectrum Queer Run Club, you can find him weight training, playing board games, backcountry camping, hiking with his partner and dog, and fostering meaningful friendships.
Baz Kanold (they/them):
Training and Communications Coordinator
Baz is a graduate of the University of Waterloo Fine Arts program. Alongside their work at Spectrum, they also live, work, and teach as an artist in the region, creating pieces that generally conceptualize their experience with sexuality and gender.
While they began their work with Spectrum as a Rainbow Diversity Trainer, their passion for providing education to the community led them to pursue a more involved role in the organization. Over the past few years they have also led transgender-focused peer support circles for Eating Disorders Nova Scotia and Spectrum. Prior to their work at Spectrum and their time in school, they worked as a graphic designer for a company in Montreal, but are happy to have settled back in the region where they were born and raised.
Fabian Fletcher (he/they):
Volunteer and Operations Manager
Fabian Fletcher is a queer-identified Black community leader and advocate for 2SLGBTQIIA+ communities in Waterloo Region. Fabian brings with him a passion for community development and health equity for Black, Indigenous, and Racialized communities.
Starting his career working in HIV prevention and education with GBMSM, Fabian developed a love for community involvement, and working within the nonprofit sector to address systemic harms and barriers marginalized communities face. He then moved into community health care, working at HQ Toronto, a sexual health clinic aimed at providing culturally competent and accessible health services for guys into guys and trans and non-binary folks, providing operational support and overseeing the day-to-day clinical operations. Fabian is the Volunteer and Operations Manager for Spectrum and sits as President of the Board for tri-Pride Community Association.
Scott Williams (he/him):
Executive Director
Scott Williams is the Executive Director of Spectrum Waterloo Region’s Rainbow Community Space. He holds a BA in English Language & Literature from Wilfrid Laurier University, and a diploma in Film Production from Vancouver Film School. He has completed certificates in Diversity & Inclusion Fundamentals and Anti-Racism with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion. He is a graduate of the Engage!KW program from the KW Community Foundation, and the Leadership Waterloo Region class of 2023. Scott started with Spectrum in 2013 as a volunteer librarian, then sat on the Board of Directors in 2014-2015 before returning as an employee in 2021. Scott served for several years as the Communications & Development Coordinator at KW Counselling Services (now Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health) where he was part of the OK2BME Team. He volunteers with the Community Investments Team at United Way Waterloo Region Communities, and serves as co-chair of the Waterloo Region District School Board’s Equity and Inclusion Advisory Group.