Douglas Toledo-Beltrán
Douglas Toledo-Beltrán (he/him) has developed both professionally and personally with the conviction that knowledge should be harnessed for the betterment of society. Guided by this principle, he has undergone training in a multidisciplinary environment, satisfying his intellectual curiosity across various disciplines. He's currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Policy and Public Administration at Concordia University. Holds a multidisciplinary BA in Communication and Culture at Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México, Douglas’ academic and professional journey has been deeply committed to advocating for the human rights of minorities and racialized communities. Currently, he concentrates on enhancing human rights and access to essential services for the LGBTQIA+ immigrant and refugee community in Montreal and Quebec. At AGIR Montreal, among other initiatives, Douglas helped develop and design WAGE tool-books, which focus on improving service access for trans, non-binary, and other LGBTQAI+ immigrants and refugees; this initiative was supported by Women and Gender Equality Canada. Additionally, Douglas has worked to create inclusive spaces that foster community building among newcomers in Montreal. Previously, Douglas interned as an environmental communicator at the Secretaria del Medio Ambiente de la Ciudad de México, where he championed the conservation of Protected Natural Areas.
