Kulkiran (pronounced Cuul-KEER-ren | they/them) carries social identities as a queer, fat, and neuroEMERGENT first-generation Punjabi-Sikh-American and elder millennial with invisible disabilities. Beyond identity, they are a one-of-a-kind spirited-human-person who brings a well-rounded, creative, synergistic, vibrant, humbled, and grounded energy to any space.

Kulkiran has direct experience with marginalization, discrimination, and oppression for their intersecting identities throughout their life. They understand the deep impact that prejudice and stigma, as well as power and privilege, has on one’s mental health and wellbeing. After years of professional training and personal exploration, they are not only fulfilling their calling, but are also building their legacy. They are honored to serve life with others who share the vision and values for abolition and collective liberation.

Kulkiran values actively working on their own traumas and biases, addressing power dynamics, unlearning colonial paradigms and practices, and dismantling all systems designed to oppress the people. They are committed to socio-political and cultural change in efforts towards thriving in a world of loving justice, liberation, and integrity. As such, Kulkiran is intentional about helping to cultivate meaningful, reparative, and transformative relationships with anyone whom they engage with. It is Kulkiran’s hope that individuals may become their own compassionate caregiver and agent of change to resource how to live an authentic, value-guided, and worthwhile life for the benefit of all. And so it is!