Lily shares that she is Vietnamese Canadian and her parents came to Canada as refugees; she was born in Edmonton. She spoke mostly Vietnamese until Grade 3, when she moved to a predominantly white neighbourhood. She notes that she experienced racism and microaggressions like “death by a thousand cuts.” She voices for BIPOC folks the importance of connecting with others to create positive change; for individuals from the dominant group to be allies. She shares how “you are not alone and to join the movement!”
Lily Le (she/her) is a second-generation Vietnamese-Canadian and settler in Edmonton, Alberta. Lily is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta and has a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology. She is the Clinical Director at DiveThru, a mental health and tech company on a mission to ensure no one struggles alone. She is also the Director of Operations for the Asian Gold Ribbon, supporting the organization's strategic vision and goals and improving efficiencies within the team. She is driven to work toward racial equity and justice while celebrating Asian heritage and culture. Through her work and advocacy, Lily hopes to destigmatize and promote positive mental health, especially within Asian communities.
