Emily Gillespie

Emily Gillespie (1990-) was born in Welland, Ontario. She completed a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Gender Equality and Social Justice at Nipissing University in North Bay. She also has a Master’s Degree in Critical Disability Studies from York University. She has worked as a learning assistant for college students with disabilities. She currently works as a research assistant and at a non-profit that does education and advocacy work to end gender based violence. She currently resides in Toronto. Emily is a passionate advocate for mental health rights. She wishes to use her unique experience of disability and love of writing to continue her advocacy work.