OUR TEAM
Sirius Bonner
As a Black, fat, queer, cis-woman, Sirius stands at the intersections of many identities. Her passions for Black liberation and racial justice, gender justice, and fat liberation all stem from her experience navigating oppressive systems. Through these experiences, she sharpened her intersectional analysis and dedicated herself to the fight for social justice and liberation for all.
Sirius co-hosts The Body Trust Podcast. Across the country, Sirius is a noted speaker, trainer, and facilitator. Previously, Sirius brought her leadership and expertise to her role as Vice President of Equity and Inclusion at Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette. Sirius has led institutional equity work in higher education and consulted with a diverse group of organizations. Sirius gained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Reed College. She currently serves on the board of the North by Northeast Clinic.
Executive Director (she/her)
Our People
INTERSECT is powered by a dedicated circle of leaders: our Board of Directors, trusted advisors, and senior trainers. Together, they bring a wide range of skills and experiences in gender justice, community leadership, philanthropy, education, entrepreneuership, local government, policy, and organizational strategy. Their perspectives are grounded in lived experience and deep community connection, representing movements and communities across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
For safety and privacy, we no longer list individual names or photos on our public platforms. What we can share is this: their leadership, wisdom, and commitment are woven into everything INTERSECT does. In partnership with Executive Director, Sirius Bonner, this collective stewards our mission, strengthens our programs, and helps us stay responsive to the needs and realities of our communities.