| Thea is a student at the University of British Columbia studying Political Science and First Nations and Indigenous Studies. Thea has been on the board of CSSDP for about 5 years first as a general member, then the treasurer and has served as chair or co-chair for the past 3 years. Thea is also part of the Vancouver chapter and has served as president or co-president for the past four years. Thea is an organizer in so called Vancouver working in broad collectives for justice and abolition for and beyond drug user liberation. Thea also serves on the board of the Pivot Legal Society and a founding member of the Devil’s Club Medic Collective. |
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Thea Sheridan-Jonah (she/her)
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Alex Betsos (they/them)
I am a PhD Candidate studying the history of drug addiction research in Canada in the 1960s-90s and its relation to national and international statecraft. My background is in anthropology, sociology and Science and Technology Studies; I study the relations between science, technology, law, drugs and the ways people use them. I’m also a bit of a Canadian drug history nerd. From 2012-2014 I was part of CSSDP’s SFU chapter, and joined the Board first from 2013-2016, and then again from 2017-2021 as its International Representative. Attending the 2016 UNGASS on drugs with CSSDP, completely changed my life. CSSDP taught me that youth voices matter not just because they can speak to the experience of young people, but because they have the creativity and knowledge to dream big; what happens in the rest of the world matters here; and our best work is done together!
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Holly Mathias (she/her)
Holly is a PhD student and 2023 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Scholar in the School of Public Health at the University of Alberta. Holly’s community-driven research explores family caregiving for people who use drugs in rural Canada. She is also the Field Officer for CSSDP Edmonton Chapter. In her spare time, Holly enjoys traveling, trying new foods, reading a good book, and spending time with her family and friends.
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Ella Cettiga (She/Her)
Ella is a BSc Psychology student at the University of Alberta with an interest in mental health, harm reduction, and clinical care. She is currently working as a clinical psychology intern and volunteers with several youth and community-based organizations. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, attending local arts festivals, and giving new life to clothing through sustainable fashion practices.