Joe Average’s story is literally a dream come true. While he had always been interested in drawing and photography, he felt motivated to add fuel to that passion after being diagnosed with HIV in 1984. Since then, he has become an award-winning artist in Canada, particularly in helping to de-stigmatize and empower the LGBTQ community.

Whether it was running the world's longest airing LGBTQ+ television network or serving on numerous boards and governments, she has tackled change without fear.