Alexander Waddling is a grassroots organizer based in Toronto with over 15 years of experience. Having largely focused on engaging young men and boys on gender equality issues, in 2012 he established Ride For A Dream, an organization that has facilitated various forms of fundraising, educational, and awareness-raising events that address gender inequality in Canada through an intersectional lens. The largest campaign they conducted was a coast to coast education tour by bicycle over 8,400 kilometers, while fundraising for local shelters for women escaping violence. He is also often involved in municipal politics, cycling advocacy, peer mentorship, and labour and tenant organizing.
Alexander took on the role of Director of Operations in January 2025