Dr. Aruna Dhara (she/her) is a settler in unceded Mi'maqi. She is a family physician and associate professor at Dalhousie University, where she delights in using non biomedical disciplines to inform medical practice. She brings more than fifteen years of experience treating patients in the community and in hospital based settings to Coastal, where she provides holistic and patient-centred care.

Dr. Alex Sylvester (they/them) is a family physician with specialized training in gender-affirming care and sexual health. Passionate about supporting trans and gender-diverse folks, they provide dynamic and evidence-based care.

Dr. Sylvester is deeply grateful to both be a part of, and serve the Nova Scotian trans community.

Marianna (she/her) is a licensed practical nurse from Ukraine with extensive experience in sexual health education and working with international communities. She is passionate about serving others and enjoys learning about diverse cultures. In her free time, Marianna loves dancing and snowboarding.

Hailey Thomas (she/her) is a Queer African Nova Scotian woman with roots in East Preston. She has been working in the field of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility for over 10 years. In addition to supporting various gender-based violence and anti-human trafficking initiatives, she is passionate about supporting 2SLGBTQIA+  youth, creating accommodating, accessible and equitable spaces for all.

Ellen (she/her) joined Coastal Gender Affirming Care as an administrative assistant in July 2025. With almost a decade experience of medical administrative experience, she is passionate about patient advocacy. In her spare time, Ellen enjoys listening to music, going camping, and anything to do with nature and the great outdoors!

Taryn (they/he) started as an intern with Coastal Gender Affirming Care in the summer of 2025, before returning in January 2026 as a part-time administrative assistant. They are a student at Dalhousie University in the Gender and Women's Studies program, and they are passionate about Queer history and feminist theory. In their spare time, they love karate, horror games, and printmaking.

Jimmy (they/them) began working as an administrative assistant with Coastal Gender Affirming Care in August 2026. They love writing and reading science fiction-fantasy, and they love anything about hopeful alternative futures. They are excited to be part of the Coastal team and contribute to an alternative future of our own in trans health care.

Madeline (she/her) grew up in Nova Scotia, loving the scenery and people. After recently graduating from NSCC, she joined the Coastal GAC Administrative team in September of 2026. Madeline loves being outside, spending time with friends and family, and enjoys some hands-on crafting when she is at home.