Tatiana Velásquez – Engagement & Projects Coordinator
Tatiana Velásquez (she/her) is a Colombian woman of mixed Indigenous and Latin
heritage, living on the unceded territories of the shíshálh and Skwxwú7mesh Nations.
She entered the restorative justice field through her work on the Sunshine Coast, where
she found deep purpose in community connection and healing. Guided by empathy and
cultural humility, Tatiana believes that restorative justice is about building relationships
and making things right through care, truth, and understanding. Her work is rooted in
the belief that transformation begins in relationship; with ourselves, one another, and
the land.
Alex V. Mariñas – Administration, Research, & Policy Support
Alex Mariñas (she/her) is an Ilokana who grew up in Baguio City, on the ancestral lands
of the Ibagiw. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, majoring in
Anthropology with a minor in Political Science, from the University of the Philippines –
Baguio. Her grounding in anthropology nurtured a deep love for culture, community
stories, and the diverse ways people make meaning of the world. Anthropology also
taught her that every culture holds its own practices of healing, accountability, and
community care — a lesson that continues to guide how she approaches justice work
today. Growing up in the Philippines, Alex witnessed intersectional injustices woven into
daily life, experiences that shaped her lifelong commitment to justice, dignity, and
community-centered approaches. Her early research explored women’s empowerment,
activism, and urban anthropology, deepening her understanding of how structural
inequities and cultural contexts shape people’s experiences.
Alex recently completed her Master’s in Public Policy and Administration with a
concentration in International Justice at Adler University, further anchoring her
commitment to social justice, decolonial practice, and relational approaches to system
change.
Rozina Ali – Training Program Coordinator
Rozina Ali (she/they) is grateful to live, work and play on the unceded, ancestral and
traditional lands of the Kwikwetlem peoples. As the Training Program Coordinator,
Rozina supports the planning and coordination of the foundational restorative justice
training initiative. She completed her Restorative Justice Certificate from Simon Fraser
University in June 2025. She also holds a MA in Muslim Societies and Civilizations and
a Master of Teaching from the University College London (UCL). In addition to being
part of the RJABC team, she also works for ITREB Canada, a faith-based community
organization within the Isma’ili Muslim community. For the past 14 years, she has
worked as a community educator, blending her passion for teaching with a commitment
to nurturing a strong sense of identity and belonging within her students. Her work is
deeply rooted in a community-centered ethos and grounded in the ethic of dignity and
care for humanity. An avid reader, Rozina enjoys contemporary fiction and thought-
provoking works of nonfiction. When she’s not reading, she’s tending to her ever-
growing jungle of houseplants.