Welcoming Communities for Queer & Trans Migrants
July 28 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Welcoming Communities for Queer & Trans Migrants
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This event is organized by the Queer & Trans Migrant Advocacy Alliance of Windsor-Essex, the University of Windsor, and the Windsor Essex Local Immigration Partnership (WE LIP). Join us as we explore how organizations can create more inclusive and supportive spaces for Queer and Trans migrants.
Join us on July 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM to share experiences, learn from one another, and help build stronger, more inclusive communities that embrace diversity and support everyone.
This event is about fostering connection and understanding among people from all walks of life. Whether you identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, consider yourself an ally, or are simply interested in learning more—your voice is valued and welcome.
Mark your calendars and spread the word! Seating is limited, so be sure to register early. We look forward to seeing you there!
SPEAKERS:
Dr. Carlo Charles
Dr. Carlo Charles is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Windsor, a Visiting Scholar at the University of Michigan—Ann Arbor, and a Research Fellow at the CNRS French Collaborative Institute on Migrations in Paris. His current book project examines the meanings and impacts of queer transnational relationships on Haiti and its diaspora. His award-winning research has been supported by SSHRC, CIHR, the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation, Ontario Art Council, and the CNRS Foundation, among others. In addition to his community-based research projects and op-eds in the media, Dr. Charles uses creative writing to disseminate knowledge to audiences outside academia through research-based art. In 2022, he co-authored the play ‘Kap O Mond!’, which opened in Paris and has since been produced in nearly a dozen theatres in France and the Caribbean. In 2024, he launched Histoire de Louis, his first manga on queer sexuality and migration in Haiti. For more information about his research, art projects, community engagements, and public policy work, visit his website: https://carlohandycharles.com/
Dr. Alexander (Alex) Daros
Dr. Alexander (Alex) Daros is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Windsor and a licensed clinical psychologist working with adults and adolescents. He previously worked at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, where he often partnered with the Rainbow Service, a unit that provides psychological services to LGBTQ2SIA+ individuals. He operates the Mental Health, Affective Science, and Technology Lab (MAST), which broadly focuses on the relationships between emotional functioning and different mental disorders or symptoms (e.g., depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicidality). Dr. Daros incorporates the use of technology such as smartphones, apps, mobile sensing, and social media to increase and enhance opportunities for assessment and intervention. He is also interested in understanding the consequences of stigma and oppression on emotional functioning in marginalized individuals, such as LGBTQ2SIA+ individuals, and the need for specialized psychological services.
Anold Mulaisho (they/them)
Anold Mulaisho is a bold voice for justice—a Zambian-born LGBTIQ+ refugee activist, writer, and the dynamic Managing Director of the Queer & Trans Migrant Advocacy Alliance of Windsor-Essex. Currently pursuing their studies at Harvard University, Anold specializes in global LGBTQ+ rights and international human rights policy.
Driven by lived experience and fierce compassion, Anold is a tireless champion for queer migrants and asylum seekers. Their advocacy bridges critical gaps—connecting vulnerable individuals to life-changing resources like legal aid, housing, and mental health support.
Anold is also the visionary co-founder of EQUALi, a trailblazing apparel brand that celebrates and amplifies LGBTQ+ visibility.
Their impact resonates on the world stage—Anold has spoken at high-level forums, including the United Nations and Amnesty International, fearlessly spotlighting the unique struggles of queer migrants.
Their work is a powerful testament to resilience, inclusion, and unapologetic empowerment.
