User:Emmaleighmcleod

Emma Leigh Mcleod is a cisgendered human female of Scottish and Nordic descent living as a settler on the unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan peoples, also known as Kelowna in British Colombia in the nation state of Canada. Emma is a student, an artist, an activist, a model and a barista. Emma was born on June 16th, 1995 at 12:43pm; astrologically her sun is in Gemini, her moon Aquarius and Virgo rising.

Early and Family Life
Emma was born in Calgary, Alberta at the Foothills hospital of her parents Don and Joanne Mcleod. She is the only child in her family of three. Emma grew up with a family dog - a Bichon Shih-Tzu named Bunter. The Mcleod's live a comfortable, upper-middle class lifestyle. Emma was able to enjoy several hobbies and extracurricular activities growing up, such as horseback riding, swimming and violin lessons. Emma was a fairly recluse child, always keeping a few close friends. The family moved to Kelowna, B.C. in 2004 where Emma has been based ever since.

Academic Life
Emma was an honours student all throughout grade school, ensuring her entry into the University of British Colombia in 2013 where she has studied on and off ever since. She is pursuing a B.A. in Cultural Studies and Art History. It is through this outlet that she has developed and practiced her activism by advocating a decolonial, anti-capitalist, feminist regime - mainly in the form of writing and rallies.

Professional Life
Outside of her academic career, Emma has spent 7 years learning and growing as an artisanal third-wave barista. Beginning as a volunteer coffee attendant at the Kelowna General Hospital, receiving specialty training in the coffee capital of the world - Melbourne, Australia - and finally settling comfortably into the community surrounding Kelowna's favourite locally owned coffee shop, Bean Scene Coffee Works Emma has really perfected her craft.

Personal Life
Emma enjoys many hobbies and passions in her beloved free time. She eagerly connects with her loved ones on a regular basis, as well as nature - she is often found camping or hiking in the forest. Emma loves to read and write, learning is high on her to do list and she often requires fascinating stimuli. Her artistic pursuits entail photography, videography, jewelry making, watercolour, poetry, and fashion - modelling, altering and creating clothing.