Erin Leeann LeBlanc
As an advocate for the LGBT community focusing on assisting transgender people, Ms. LeBlanc has been a guest speaker at schools, companies and organizations, a presenter at the Transgender Day of Remembrance, a member of Trans Family Kingston (a support group for transgender people and their families), and quoted in print and online media. She is a co-host of a weekly radio show discussing current issues impacting LGBTQ+ people with a focus on the transgender community specifically, and past member of the board of Kingston Pride.
She has worked with not-for-profits, non-governmental organizations, and federal departments in the area of leadership development, LGBTQ+ policies and support mechanisms as well as personal resilience and authenticity. In addition to teaching graduate courses in the area of International Trade Law, she is also a certified executive coach (TAIS) and has worked with hundreds of executives one-on-one in both the public and private sector for over a decade.
In 2017, she was the recipient of the “Tri-Award (accessibility, equity, & human rights)” from Queen’s University for her work in establishing transgender transitioning guidelines, and identifying and removing barriers for individuals transitioning in the workplace.
A graduate of Queen's University in Economics and Psychology, she also holds a Master's Degree in Higher Education Policy from the University of Toronto, as well being a graduate of Queen's Master of Law Program specializing in International Trade Law.
What People Are Saying
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It’s been a tremendous pleasure getting to know Erin over the last few years. She is incredibly active and engaged, a strong advocate for our LGBTQ community, and she is an amazing supporter of young people in Kingston.
Bryan Paterson
Mayor, City of Kingston, Ontario
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We must all live without fear of being our authentic selves. Otherwise we will perpetuate tremendous suffering. I have no doubt Erin will continue to inspire and lead us as a true hero in the cause for authenticity, compassion, and social evolution.
~ John De Freitas, Authentic Leadership Coach
Published Co-Author, Daring to Share: There to Here – 2nd Edition Volume 1
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Her work as an advocate for the transgender community, particularly in respect of health care and access to legal and health services, is helping to ensure that others do not experience the same struggles. For her work in establishing transgender transitioning guidelines and identifying and removing barriers for individuals transitioning in the workplace, Erin was named a recipient of the Queen’s University Tri-Award for the promotion of accessibility, equity, and human rights. A truly motivational speaker, her contributions are helping to make positive changes in our communities.
— Teri Shearer, Deputy Provost, Academics and Inclusion
Queen’s University
AWARDS
2017 Tri-Award (accessibility, equity, & human rights)” from Queen’s University for her work in establishing transgender transitioning guidelines, and identifying and removing barriers for individuals transitioning in the workplace.
