1. Borden Ladner Gervais
1.1. Credentials: Legal Assistant Diploma SAIT
1.1.1. - built an education with inclusion and diversity as key aspects
1.1.2. - learned basic writing skills and organization skills to help me succeed
1.1.3. - sparked my interest in law
1.2. Experience: Administrative Legal Assistant - Litigation
2. Starbucks Canada
2.1. Shift Supervisor
2.1.1. - built connections with many unique people
2.1.2. - learned the importance of interaction
2.1.3. - sparked a need for global change
3. Royal Roads University Justice Studies
4. Past Experiences
5. My Experiences with Bias
5.1. Sexism
5.1.1. - being ignored in meetings
5.1.2. - lateral violence from gossiping coworkers ("Not enough room at the top for us all")
5.1.3. lack of respect overall
5.2. Ageism
5.2.1. "you wouldn't understand, I can't teach you"
5.2.2. "kids these days have no respect for older systems"
5.3. My own White Privilege
6. Current Work Experience
7. Law School
7.1. Write the LSAT
7.2. Attend 3 years of Law School
7.3. Article in a Social Justice Field
8. VIDEA
8.1. Project Officer
8.1.1. - learning how to research and write about crucial social justice topics
8.1.1.1. Lateral Violence
8.1.1.2. Safe Sex Work Policies
8.1.1.3. Feminist Manifesto
8.1.2. - interacting with likeminded individuals but also learning from people who are different
8.1.3. - growing my circle of Indigenous people and women who can help me check my privilege's and learn about other cultures
8.1.4. - obtaining perspective to understand how important social justice is in the legal field
9. Volunteer Work
9.1. The Mustard Seed
9.1.1. - learned about the importance of selfless tasks
9.2. The Women's Centre of Calgary
9.2.1. - learned how to discuss hard issues with Calgary's population of women
9.2.2. - learned how to offer support in a meaningful way & build social connections with women
9.3. Lifeline Ministries
9.3.1. - learned how to build meaningful connections with other volunteers & organization of people
10. Alberta Health Services
10.1. Administrative Support Clerk: Vaccine Booking Line & Vaccine Site Support
10.1.1. - learned how to incorporate social justice within an administrative role