Fizza Rashid (she/her) is a first-generation Pakistani Canadian woman whose parents arrived in Canada for opportunities as unwilling settlers. She started working as an Advocacy Specialist at the Student Association in July 2022. She graduated from the University of Northern BC with a Bachelor of Psychology degree in 2020. During her time in school, Fizza volunteered at the Women’s Centre, which provided a 24-hour safe space for all self-identifying women. She also created and led the “South Asian Student Society” to promote diversity and educate students about South Asia’s various cultures and religions. Fizza has worked with the “Crisis Prevention and Intervention Centre of Northern BC” and “TalkSuicide Canada” for 8+ years and has extensive experience in this field. During her time there, Fizza onboarded 50+ volunteers and presented multiple youth mental health workshops in schools asides from volunteering on the lines. Fizza is passionate about combating the stigma of mental health within the intersections of her community, particularly the South Asian community. Fizza has experience working with at-risk youth and the homeless population in the Downtown East Side as well. Fizza is passionate about initiatives combating violence against women, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, and racism and enjoys volunteering at events related to these initiatives.”
