Kate Kirby is a non binary, queer and disabled person who was born and raised in Stratford. They have a background in social justice and human rights from briefly studying international development at Carleton University. Whilst at school they completed a yoga teacher training and began teaching yoga. Kate has been teaching since 2019 and in 2025 opened their own yoga studio in downtown Stratford, the third space. They have completed over 500 hours of yoga teacher trainings. Kate is passionate about creating accessible and inclusive yoga practices. Kate is also a certified full-spectrum birth worker and child-birth educator and is passionate about reproductive rights. Kate believes queer representation has been lacking in the birthing and yoga worlds and works to facilitate spaces that celebrate queer people! Kate is also lead workshop facilitator for the Proud Community Project which offers workshops and educational trainings to local organizations on how to work towards making Perth and Huron counties more welcoming and inclusive. Kate is very excited and grateful to be a part of the Stratford Perth Pride Board and to be a part of this wonderful community!