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Molly Bannerman (she / her), has worked in the field of community development social work with a focus in harm reduction and overdose prevention, sexual health, gender equity, arts-based practice, community-based research and restorative conflict resolution since the early 2000s. She grew up between Galt, Ontario – land on the Haldimand Tract and part of Treaty 3, and Oliphant – on Lake Huron, land of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation, on Treaty 72. Molly completed her Masters in Social work at the University of Toronto, and currently works as the Provincial Director of the Women and HIV/AIDS Initiative of Ontario.

mbannerman@whai.ca
416-364-4555 ext. 321

Kristin Boyer (they/them) has a background in community-based social justice advocacy including harm reduction, gender-based violence, and building awareness related to poverty and food insecurity. Their particular interest in community health has led to volunteer and work experience related to informed choice and service access for pregnant and birthing people, sexuality education, and overdose prevention. Raised in Southern Ontario, Kristin studied at the University of Guelph as well as Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, where they resided for many years. Currently a resident of Toronto, Kristin works with the Provincial Women & HIV/AIDS Initiative (WHAI) Team as the Program Lead.

kboyer@whai.ca
416-364-4555 ext. 322

Asli Mahdi (she/her) is the Evaluation and Knowledge Translation Lead for the Women and HIV/AIDS Initiative (WHAI). She was previously the WHAI Coordinator at the AIDS Committee of Ottawa for three (3) years, tasked with cultivating partnerships and building capacity of service providers to support women living with or at disproportionate risk for HIV. She obtained her BA in Anthropology and MA in Human Geography from Carleton University, as well as her Social Service Worker diploma from Algonquin College. Her research interests vary from cultural and medical anthropology, ethnography, therapeutic landscapes and health equity and literacy. She is an advocate for arts-based approaches to research, evaluation and community development.

amahdi@whai.ca
416-364-4555, ext. 323

Maddie Yim (she/her) is the Resource Development and Social Media Coordinator for the Women and HIV / AIDS Initiative (WHAI). Prior to beginning this role, Maddie graduated from the University of Windsor’s School of Social Work in 2022 and became the WHAI Coordinator at Pozitive Pathways where she contributed to educational and support programs for women that focused on HIV prevention and testing, harm reduction, and community connection. With years of volunteer experience in resource development and a deep commitment to social justice, Maddie continues to pursue her drive to create accessible, inclusive and empowering community resources.

myim@whai.ca
416-364-4555 ext. 324