SUSU Advocates – Stand Up Speak Up Blog

Inside The Mind Of: Our Fearless Leader

January 1, 2018

First and foremost, what we are interested in and what we care about here at Stand Up Speak Up is real people. We believe that everyone should have the confidence to show off what makes them awesome and unique...

Model Q&A: Amy Yirenkyi

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January 2, 2017

Meet Our Models, SUSU Advocates

Amy Yirenkyi enriches the lives of children by working in a daycare and has been modeling since she was 17 years old. Currently, she attends Durham college. You can find her on Instagram here. What designs d...

Artist Q&A: Stella Jurgen

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December 24, 2016

Meet Our Artists, SUSU Advocates

Stella Jurgen is one artist who enjoys being in the public eye. She does live paintings at various events and has competed in Art Battle events. The talented painter is also founder of 17 Designs, a graphic des...

Model Q&A: Raphael Bruk

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June 27, 2016

Meet Our Models, SUSU Advocates

Raphael Bruk is a teen with a lot of experience facing the very issues we try to spread awareness about. Check out his Q&A and learn what makes him a true advocate for equality, and the perfect person to mo...

Model Q&A: Trevor Aurocco

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May 11, 2016

Meet Our Models, SUSU Advocates

36 year old Trevor Aurocco comes from an Irish and French background. Working as a manager and server at a busy restaurant, Trevor was a little nervous when given the opportunity to model some Wearable Therapy ...

Model Q&A: Jessica Bertola

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May 11, 2016

Meet Our Models, SUSU Advocates

Jessica Carneiro Bertola is a 23 year old from Brazil. She came to Canada last year, after attending university. Since coming here, she "saw a lot of free time and an opportunity to meet new people, practice my...

Model Q&A: Elizabeth Kay

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May 10, 2016

Meet Our Models, SUSU Advocates

Elizabeth Ann Kay is 25 years old. She's the very definition of diversity, with a Chinese, Jamaican, Ukranian, South American, Scottish, French background. The 5'3 salon receptionist helps out stylists by day,...

Model Q&A: Angelo Robb

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May 10, 2016

Meet Our Models, SUSU Advocates

Angelo Robb is a 20 year old with a Jamaican background. The 5'7 office assistant and kids dance instructor was "extremely excited" for the opportunity to model some Wearable Therapy clothing and bring attentio...

Artist Q&A: Rija Qutaibah

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May 10, 2016

Meet Our Artists, SUSU Advocates

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An artist from Pakistan, Rija Qutaibah began her journey into artistry when she was 14. Her father didn't approve of art as a career option, so she got a marketing degree. However, Rija stuck with her dreams an...

Artist Q&A: Florina Boldi

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May 10, 2016

Meet Our Artists, SUSU Advocates

Florina Boldi is a Romanian artist who finds inspiration in various aspects of life, ranging from people, to nature, to film. She truly does what she loves, with all of her jobs relating to the art world. Flori...