Jeremy Dias

Director and Founder

Jeremy Dias was born in Edmonton, Alberta, and grew up there until moving to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, where he attended high school. As a youth, he was motivated by social and political inequality to take action, volunteering with numerous organizations and charities, including Stop Racism, Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Diabetes Foundation, the Algoma AIDS Network, and many more. He also founded and coordinated the Sault Ste. Marie region's first LGBTQ youth group. Currently studying psychology and political science at the University of Ottawa, Jeremy still volunteers in his community, giving time to Canadians for Equal Marriage, the Femme Affinity Group of Ottawa, and several student organizations, including The Fulcrum, the Psychology Student Association, and the Political Science Student Association. Further, he is proud to have held numerous prestigious positions, including National Youth Leader for Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada, and Community Liaison for Bruce House. He was also named the Universities Miss Campus Pride for 2004-2005; Political Activist of the Year (nomination Cap X 2005); Mover & Shaker (Ottawa Citizen, 2005); Citizen of the Year (Ottawa, 2006), Outstanding Achievement in Queer Youth Visibility (Youthline, 2006), and Jury's Choice (Québec Queer Youth Alliance).

As Founder and Executive Director of Jer's Vision, Jeremy is responsible for the management of the foundation in its entirety. From the scholarship program to events and promotion, Jeremy prides himself on taking a hands-on, grassroots approach, working personally with community leaders, businesses, and organizations.

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