Diamond Yao

Diamond is an independent writer/journalist who focuses on contemporary social and environmental issues. A polyglot from Montreal/Tio’tia:ke, she aims to bring underreported stories and perspectives into the open to add to important conversations. Much of her work focuses on marginalized voices, intersectionality, diaspora, sustainability and social justice. Her work has been featured in many outlets that include Toronto Star, Plan A Magazine, La Converse and the CBC.

Diamond is also a dedicated advocate for environmental and social justice. She has worked for the ECOLE Project sustainability collective, conducted extensive published research on first generation university students, participated in intersectional feminist performances and facilitated over a hundred hours of workshops on anti-colonialism and environmental scientific education for young people.

She is fluent in English, French, Mandarin and Shanghainese.