STRIDING TOWARDS EQUALITY
Brock McGillis is a former professional hockey player and public speaker.
He gained recognition as the first openly gay men’s professional hockey player, challenging stereotypes and fostering discussions on inclusion.
After retiring from hockey, he transitioned to a career in public speaking, focusing on topics such as mental health awareness, breaking down barriers, and promoting inclusion in sports and other areas of life.
Brock’s work has earned him honours and recognitions including:
Named one of the Hockey News' 100 Most Influential People in Hockey in ‘22, 23, 24
Recipient of the Herbert Carnegie Trailblazer Award (2023)
Queerty Pride50 (50 LGBTQ+ people of the year) 2024
One of Governor General’s choice for the King Charles III Coronation Award
MISSION
To create equity and inclusion in society by humanizing issues and teaching everyone that they have the ability to create shifts. To show folks tangible ways that they can create shifts and then releasing shift makers into society.
SPEAKING
Brock McGillis is a passionate LGBTQ+ speaker. Brock has travelled across North America creating inclusive cultures wherever he can including: corporations, organizations, events, schools and sport.
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