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CSSDP's Board of Directors is made up of 6 active student leaders and 3 others from all across Canada. The student members run and are elected at one of the national gatherings, held yearly. The 3 "others" are appointed board members, not students but members of the community with a level of experience working in drug policy related issues.
Toronto, Ontario Mainly interested in: exploring the intersections of social determinants of health and drug policy, and examining the public health implications of drug criminalization in Canada. Interesting fact: I want my next trip to involve taking the Trans-Siberian train and a visit to Mongolia "Say what you like about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos."
Tamara Kalnins Ottawa, Ontario
Ottawa, ON Psychology, University of Ottawa Mainly interested in: psychological and sociological aspects of change in political ideology and personal core beliefs towards drugs and drug users. Interesting fact: I enjoy internet mahjong, reading and good comic book movies whenever they come out. "You know what I noticed? Nobody panics when things go 'according to plan'... even if the plan is horrifying."
Carleton University Mainly interested in: raising awareness about harmful drug policies and reducing stigma associated with drugs "The greastest thing you'll ever learn is to love and be loved in return."
Ryan Thomas Also works with: MAPS Mainly interested in: the therapeutic potential of drugs Interesting fact: I have one kidney - ask me why! "All matter is merely energy condensed to a slow vibration – that we are all one consciousness experiencing itself subjectively. There's no such thing as death, life is only a dream, and we're the imagination of ourselves"
Aleksandra Kalnins Nelson, British Columbia Jewellery and Small Objects Design, Kootenay School of the Arts Mainly interested in: drug education and harm reduction
"Wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving."
Ottawa, ON Also works with: NUPGE, NDP, Amnesty International "The goal of life is to live in balance with nature"
Thunder Bay, Ontario HCV/Harm-Reduction Educator, offers experience-based education on street-life and addictions issues, has also worked closely with the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa, and has spoken for CSSDP at community events "Harm reduction saves lives....is that not enough?"
Donald Macpherson Vancouver, British Columbia Former Drug Policy Coordinator for the City of Vancouver More info to come soon! |
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Board of Directors
Jessica Patterson 
Brent Nellis 
Priya Shah- Secretary
Allison Miller
Janna Dickinson 
Tracy McRae