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Jeremy Dias is the Executive Director and Founder of Jer’s Vision, a non-profit organization, dedicated to eradicating bullying.

Dias was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta in Canada. He then moved to Sault Ste. Marie, where he attended high school. He came out as gay in high school and experienced bullying from students, teachers, and other school officials. He launched a lawsuit against the high school and the school board and won. He received the second largest settlement from the Ontario Human Rights Council (at the time), in the amount of $5000.

Upon receiving his settlement, Dias started Jer’s Vision, and the International Day of Pink. He also moved to Ottawa and completed a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Political Science at the University of Ottawa.

Today, Jeremy Dias continues to be Executive Director of Jer’s vision. He also volunteers at Housing Help and the Imperial Court, and is a columnist at 2B magazine in Montreal, Canada.

Appearances
Dias has appeared on a number of television and radio shows: Canada AM, Much Music, CTV News, Global News and CBC News. He also engages crowds, schools and events as a keynote speaker.