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Kyla Pascal is a Métis & Black woman, born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. Kyla holds a degree in Political Science and Women & Gender Studies and currently works as the Office Coordinator of the Alberta Public Interest Research Group. At APIRG, she coordinates daily operations, as well as serving as the project lead for long-term social justice projects for racial justice in Alberta's institutions. She has diverse experiences in the non-profit sector including volunteering with Apathy is Boring and the National Black Coalition of Canada. She also has extensive experience in Edmonton's food and coffee industry where she developed her interests in food sustainability, accessibility, and the ways in which food, nutrition, and culture play significant roles in both our personal and political lives. When she isn’t fighting for social justice, you can find her checking out a comedy show or walking her dogs in the river valley.