Logan Wong

Age: 27
Occupations: Registered social worker and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (IDEAA) consultant 
LinkedIn | www.ideaaperspectives.ca

WHAT ARE YOU STUDYING AND/OR WHAT ARE YOUR PROFESSIONAL AMBITIONS?

Within the field of social work, I’m interested in working in health care policy, with youth, and within the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (IDEAA) sector.

WHAT ARE YOUR PASSIONS, INTERESTS, AND HOBBIES?

I’m passionate about health and mental health policy as a means to creating equitable, inclusive, diverse, and accessible environments. I’m an avid reader – I mostly read science fiction, fantasy, and horror. I’m also a fan of the Toronto Raptors.

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH BRAIN-BASED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES?

I have cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, and multiple anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES FOR THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY COUNCIL?

My hopes align with my passion for health and mental health policy as a means to creating equitable, inclusive, diverse, and accessible environments.