Maria Basualdo (She/Her/Hers)

Maria Basualdo (She/Her/Hers)
Writer.
Philosopher.
Warrior.

Maria Basualdo is a feminist writer, philosopher and licensed mental health counselor, with more than 10 years of experience working with a diverse and multicultural population, including individuals from the criminal justice system, civil and family court systems, and self-referred clients.

By PK Mutch

News media entrepreneur, freelance journalist, Canadian Association of Journalists member, former book publishing executive, zine-maker and startup professional.  Marigold Capital advisory board. Recipent of Inspiring Top 50 Women in STEM in 2018. Profiled in Canada 150 Women: Conversations with Leaders, Champions and Luminaries. Founder  and former President of award-winning Fifth Town Artisan Cheese, Canada's 8th B-Corp, which under her leadership received the Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation (2009). Petra currently works to advance inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation in public policy and startup ecosystems with a particular emphasis on gender equity.  Petra is the founding publisher of Liisbeth. Follow Petra on Twitter or connect with her on LinkedIn.