
Dr. Kimahli Powell is a long time advocate for social justice, having spent over twenty years advancing the rights of youth, the African/Caribbean/black community, people living and affected by HIV, and the LGBTQI+ community. Since joining Rainbow Railroad as Executive Director, Kimahli has led the organization through transformational growth helping thousands of people in the process. Kimahli holds an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Victoria and was listed in Out Magazine’s 100 profile of influential LGBT people in 2018. Kimahli has served as a board member for ILGA, is the current Chair of the Dignity Network, and is a board member of the Foundation for Black Communities.