About Us
Who We are
WHAT WE DO
ADVANCING GENDER AFFIRMING CARE IN NOVA SCOTIA
Filling The GAP Society is powered by a dedicated team of professionals with lived experience, rooted in decades of work across advocacy, education, mental health, and nonprofit leadership. Together, we are committed to advancing gender-affirming care and creating safer, more inclusive communities across Nova Scotia.
“The name change clinic was a great help to me. I have been wanting to legally change my name for years but didn't have the means to go through with it until the clinic ran. Everyone there was so helpful and it was a great environment! I am so glad this exists. ”
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Dec. 2024 Name and Gender Marker Clinic - Participant
meet the board
Our board is made up of passionate leaders with experience in education, community development, mental health, and peer support. They have contributed to organizations including the IWK Gender Health Team, The Youth Project, Halifax Pride, and the Canadian 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce. Many bring direct lived experience and have facilitated support groups, developed inclusive policy, and launched mentorship programs.
Emma Stanley (She/Her)
Chair
Emma is passionate about inspiring change. She spent 3.5 years working at Simply Good Form Inclusion in various roles including Director of Development and Sr. Facilitator.
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Emma was a 2024 Finalist for 'Business Leader of the Year 2024,' with Canada's 2SLGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce.
Emma is a queer trans woman who lived and transitioned across several countries and cultures. She had the chance to experience a wide variety of different perspectives and approaches to 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Being a language educator made sure she understands the power of words and language within our culture.
Rhonda Myers (She/Her)
Vice Chair
Rhonda is a nonprofit leader and mental health advocate with extensive experience supporting families of transgender and gender-diverse youth. She has co-facilitated peer...
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support groups for parents and caregivers, collaborated with community-based mental health teams, and served on the boards of several organizations dedicated to health equity and family inclusion. Rhonda’s leadership is grounded in lived experience and a trauma-informed approach. At Filling The GAP, she plays a vital role in ensuring programs are responsive, collaborative, and rooted in the needs of the communities they serve.
Michelle Munroe (She/Her)
Secretary
Michelle Munro is the founder of Loop In Events, an inclusive event design company accredited through the Rainbow Registered program...
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by the Canadian Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC). With a professional background in fundraising, school administration, mental health, and nonprofit leadership, Michelle brings over a decade of experience creating thoughtful, values-aligned spaces where people feel welcome and supported.
Now focused on inclusive and accessible event strategy, Michelle partners with organizations to design gatherings that prioritize impact, purpose, and belonging. As a board member, she brings a community-centered approach and a strong commitment to supporting those accessing gender-affirming care.
Lisa Dooher (She/her)
Treasurer
Lisa is a financial administrator and community builder with over 15 years of experience supporting nonprofit and public sector organizations. She has held previous board roles with...
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local arts and youth groups, where she championed accessible programming and equitable funding practices. With a strong belief in gender justice and economic inclusion, Lisa helps guide Filling The GAP’s financial strategy to ensure transparency, sustainability, and impact. She is especially passionate about expanding access to gender-affirming services for those in under-resourced areas.
Isaac Cook (they/he)
Director
Isaac Cook (they/he) has been committed to fostering scientific and technological advancement since 2016. Passionate about inclusive community...
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development and accessible design, Isaac brings to the table a versatile technical and soft skill set. A social scientist by profession with a passion for data, Isaac intertwines their affinity for STEM industries into his work, drawing from a diverse array of personal and professional experiences as a queer, disabled person to support clients ranging from startups, non-profit organizations to large international corporations. Isaac sits on Science Atlantic’s Board as the Board Development Chair & Director and previously sat on the Discovery Centre’s board and was a Research Advisory Committee Member for Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC). In 2024, Isaac was the recipient of Digital Nova Scotia’s Tech Forward Role Model Award.
Meet Our Leadership
Cynthia Sweeney (She/Her)
Director
Cynthia is an EDIA strategist, speaker, and founder of Simply Good Form Inc., a national consultancy specializing in transgender inclusion. She previously served as Chapter Lead of pflag Halifax for six years and has supported over 60 trans and non-binary individuals through legal name and gender marker changes since 2021. Cynthia is also the author of The Pink Balloon, and co-host of the gender-diversity podcasts Hey, Cis! and Trans Canada Stories.
