Our Changemakers

Meet the Changemakers Impacting Our Community

The ChangeMakers at Multiplied By One Org give their time, insight and interest in contributing to making a difference for those with trauma, dissociative disorders, and loved ones. They support our community the world over by hosting support groups, seeking resources, and overseeing member and program needs.

Ankita

Grant Research and Writing

Ankita, a Healthcare professional with a Masters in Biomedical Engineering degree, brings years of clinical research experience from Boston, USA, and currently resides in Toronto, Ontario. She is passionate about neuroscience and mental health and believes in empathetic connections and aims to support organizations with purpose-driven causes. Ankita assists in grant writing and research.

Apathy

DID Group Host, President

Apathy is a wise source of advice, and they have experience in counselling youth groups, or with marriage counselling in their community. With a combination of a practical and insightful approach, Apathy is a helpful and empathetic team member. They host the Tuesday DID group.

Ashleigh

DID Group Host

Ashleigh has a Bachelors degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Family & Child Psychology. She works as an Assistant Psychologist in adult mental health, and has previously worked with Looked After Children and their families. She hosts the Sunday DID group and is dedicated to raising awareness of and reducing stigma about the disorder. She utilizes a wide range of therapies and has conducted research on trauma and post-traumatic symptoms.

Birdie

Assistant Coordinator

Birdie is in BC, Canada, an advocate for disability rights, and studying for their Bachelors in English with a side-focus in sociology. Birdie is an Assistant Coordinator and ensures member needs are met via email communication and tending to other tasks in support of the Executive Director.

Cameron

Religious Trauma Group Host

Cameron is currently studying for a bachelors in psychology with focus on mental health, theocratic/theology studies, and trauma care. After getting their degree they will be pursing a Masters in Counselling with a specialization in trauma, mainly PTSD and CPTSD. They enjoy and find fulfillment in helping others and are dedicated to creating a safe, healthy and positive environment for everyone.

Chloe

DID & T.I.A.R. Group Host

Chloe holds a bachelor’s in psychology, a master’s in social work, a background in music, college and graduate level music and music therapy classes, and a PhD in surviving. They’ve worked with individuals and groups who are impacted by trauma and addictions and provided psycho-education to help raise awareness about the 3rd wave of the opioid epidemic. Chloe hosts the Sunday evening DID and the Tuesday DID & T.I.A.R. groups.

Danial

CPTSD Group Host

Danial moved to BC, Canada, after years of experience as a psychologist in Iran. With a compassionate approach and perspective toward this community and a drive to his original purpose of helping others, Danial assists with the CPTSD Wednesday group.

Deb

Organized Extreme Abuse Group Host

Deb has a background in early childhood education and parent education in the USA, and she has raised several children with her partner. She is a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach with several years of experience working with intimate partner betrayal trauma, addiction recovery, and survivors of SRA/MC/OA.

Jenn

Loved Ones Group Host

Jenn has an undergraduate degree in psychology and is in Alberta, Canada. As an ally to this community with an interest in furthering our cause, Jenn ensures a welcome space to connect in the Loved Ones group.

Kim

Member Safety Committee & Internship Supervision

Kim is a Social Worker in the USA with 23 years of professional experience, an author of a children’s book on coping with trauma, and a solid ally to this community. They lead the Member Safety Committee and supervise internships.

Kimberly

CPTSD and Loved Ones Group Host

Kimberly has an undergraduate degree in environmental science, which she has since left to seed to pursue bridging the gap of quality mental health support. As an ally, she facilitates support groups and volunteers on crisis lines.

Melissa

Founder & Director, Group Host & Coordinator, Magazine, Websites & SEO, App, Directory, Admin & Management

As the founder, Melissa is in Delta, BC, Canada, and is trained in peer support, having led groups for youth and adults since 2015. She hosts support groups for CPTSD, DPDR, RTS, OEA, and DID. Melissa created the magazine, built the websites, leads member support, concept-created the app and oversees development, and is in charge of overall department management.

Milad

Grant Research and Writing

Milad’s strong educational background in biomedical engineering fuels his passion for developing siRNA-based therapies. As a volunteer grant researcher and writer at Multiplied By One Org, he identifies opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission with a keen ability to craft compelling proposals.

Mopple

DID Group Host & Community Support

Mopple supports the Dissociative Identities category from the United Kingdom via hosting support groups, moderating chat forums, and coordinating with other changemakers.

Rainbow

Group Host, Magazine, Directory, Vice President

Rainbow is our longest-standing volunteer and began with hosting groups and later assisting with the magazine and the therapist directory intake. They are a clinical social worker in the USA and contribute to a welcoming feeling of home for the community.

Seraphima

Depersonalization & Derealization Group Host

Seraphima, originally from London, UK, is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology in the US. She hosts the Tuesday DPDR group and is dedicated to raising awareness about the disorder while providing a safe and supportive space for those affected by it.

Taylor

CPTSD Group Host

Taylor earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics in Canada and is now working towards a Master’s in Counselling Psychology. With an understanding of Clinical Exercise Physiology and adept at research, Taylor seeks to combine those skills by assisting those with lived experience.

xyloh

DID Group Host & Yoga Instructor

xyloh has a Masters of Arts degree in Yoga Studies, Yoga Therapy Track. They have worked in various treatment centres across the US with speciality for cPTSD and dissociative disorders. Additionally, they also volunteer as a crisis counselor for a suicide text line. They offer a guiding hand for individuals finding their way back Home to themselves physically, psychologically, and spiritually.

Previous Changemakers

Ally

Member Outreach, General Volunteer

Ally is a security and technology-focused volunteer assisting with general organizational needs and coordination efforts. She is passionate about expanding accessibility in all aspects of mental health in a safe and secure environment.

Cai

Replacement Group Host

Cai has a master’s degree in Child and Youth Care and is currently being further educated in the field of Psychology. Located in British Columbia, Cai wishes to become a clinical counsellor and provide services to marginalized communities within BC.

Claire

Loved Ones Group Host

Claire is in her final year of University and is an honours student focusing on clinical research and counselling psychology. As a host for the Loved Ones group, Claire has experience volunteering for crisis centres and suicide hotlines in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Delta

Group Host, Magazine, Member outreach

With an education and career in bioinformatics, Delta contributes to research and writing for Real Eyez Nation Magazine, hosts support groups, and assists with general management and with member communications. Delta adds to the Multiplied By One Org team from the USA with their passion and heart for this cause and its people.

Finn-Lily

DID Group Host

As a host for the Thursday DID group, Finn-Lily studies psychology in Vancouver, Canada. They are a video game designer who takes a mental health angle with themes.

Jane

Religious Trauma Syndrome Group Host

Jane studied psychology toward her Master’s degree in Vancouver, Canada, and assisted with the Religious Trauma Syndrome group. Her volunteer experience includes an outreach program to reconnect homeless people with their family and friends by sending them a letter.

Kat

DID Group Host and Human Resources

Kat is a business champion with years of experience in HR recruitment in the USA. She assists with ideas on outreach, with organizational advice and hosts the Tuesday DID group.

Kristi

CPTSD, and Loved Ones Group Host

Kristi is a registered social worker with nearly twenty years of experience. She is completing her master’s degree and assisting with the CPTSD and the Loved Ones groups.

Nadya

CPTSD Group Host

Nadya is in Canada and worked as an accountant before shifting gears and driving towards a passion and interest for helping others by pursuing a degree in psychology. Nadya assists with the CPTSD Sunday Group while offering insights and perspective with a caring approach.

Member Safety Committee & Training Evaluations

The Medley System (M) is a Board-Certified Music Therapist. They are a replacement host for various group days. M offers valuable insight, assists with host training evaluations, and group or event planning, and is part of the Member Safety Committee.

Noa B

Religious Trauma & Loved Ones Group Host

Noa lives in Toronto, Canada, and is experienced in leading groups and is pursuing psychology studies. She co-hosts the Religious Trauma group on Fridays, and the Loved Ones on Saturdays.

Noa S

Depersonalization and Derealization Group Host

Noa is from Vancouver, Canada and is passionate about contributing to caring, safe and accessible communities for people who need them. They host the DPDR group with a personal connection to the topic of dissociation.

Yuna

CPTSD Group Host

Yuna worked as a psychologist in Japan for seven years before moving to Vancouver. In Canada, a degree from overseas is not accepted despite incredible experience and qualifications. As an admirable and determined spirit, Yuna returned to the education system to pursue the path that she is meant for while volunteering as a host with the CPTSD group.