CO-CHAIR: Arc Telos Saint Amour (they/them) is a disabled, queer and trans person of Mexican Native Indigenous descent (Coahuiltecan), and a victim/survivor of childhood trauma who deeply believes in self-agency and bodily autonomy. They are formerly gang-involved, justice system impacted, and consider themselves to be a peer supporter, harm reductionist, and a person who uses drugs as part of their personal journey with severe mental health challenges and substance use. This lived and living experience has led them to a deep belief in Native Indigenous Animism, radical empathy, and the power of holistic affirmation. Currently they serve as the Executive Director of Youth MOVE National. Telos is of course more than just their career and identities. They are deeply passionate about all genres of music, documentaries, hiking and other outdoor adventures (in which they are infamous for achieving minor injuries and the loss of shoes), and absolutely refusing to be anyone other than Princess Peach in Mario Kart or Mario Party.

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