Wilfrid Laurier University expert alert: Pride Month

May 26, 2026
For Immediate Release

WATERLOO — Pride Month celebrates the contributions of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual people, as well as other identities within sexual and gender diverse communities. Wilfrid Laurier University offers access to experts who can speak on a wide range of topics related to Pride Month. Learn more about how Laurier is celebrating Pride Month. 

The following list highlights Laurier experts currently available for comment though it does not reflect the full range of expertise across the university. For a comprehensive inventory of Laurier’s faculty researchers, consult the Experts at Laurier database.

• Jeffrey Aguinaldo: Gay men’s health; HIV/AIDS; conversation analysis of news announcements regarding HIV and LGBT identity.
• Todd Coleman: 2SLGBTQQIA+ health and sexual health; health disparities based on sexual orientation and gender identities.
• Hillary Pimlott: Anti-trans language, media and politics; 2SLGBTQQIA+ history; trans history; anti-trans legislation; politicization of trans health care.
• Michael Woodford: 2SLGBTQQIA+ discrimination and empowerment; academics, mental health and inclusion/exclusion of 2SLGBTQQIA+ university students; 2SLGBTQQIA+ sports and belonging.