Brandon's the name and community is m'game! Since a young age, I have been involved in the community.

Over the last five years, I have developed a deep connection with the queer community. Being aware of the events around the world, I have noticed the growing need for a place in which youth – as well as others - can call their own. Using my personal experiences, as well as my knowledge, I am working to create the future Simcoe County I envision.

I also have a passion for the politics, the arts, literature, mental health, education, minority rights, and most importantly youth. I sit on various tables that work in a relationship; offering many development and growth opportunities to each other, and supporting the future of our county. In high school I helped with many different areas – sitting on councils and clubs such as Gay-Straight Alliances, Student Council's, Arts Councils, etc. – to help create connections with youth to create an equitable and sustainable environment. I also was a Student Trustee at the Simcoe County District School Board. My connections with youth, educating them and supporting them, is helping to bridge the gaps between the younger and older generations. As a result, many great initiatives have sprouted around the region to help all those in need.

Personally, I have attended the LGBT Youth Connection since 2010/2011. The group has been a home, a family, and a cause that has provided me with resources, support and a place to be myself. More recently I have been helping out with the LGBT Youth Junior program as well as supporting youth programming by supporting this phenomenal bowl-a-thon.

Please take the time to consider what this means to other youth like myself and look into giving a donation, volunteering, or creating a team. Thanks!