Dee Rees
Parade Lead
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she / they
Dee Rees (she/they) is a born-and-raised Newfoundland farmer from St. John’s, bringing over 15 years of dedicated service in fire and technical rescue, including 9 years with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department (SJRFD). With a strong foundation in community service and public safety, Dee has consistently demonstrated leadership, resilience, and a deep commitment to community care with a passion to bring diversity to the frontlines. In addition,they are a certified Life Coach(Rhodes Wellness College) with trauma-informed counseling training and have contributed to emergency preparedness initiatives that empower communities to be safer and more resilient.
Community connection is at the core of Dee’s work. In the past, they have built a queer-inclusive gym to foster belonging, strength, and accessibility in fitness. Outside of their professional and community roles, Dee is a drag king / Boylesque performer, coach, and avid camper—bringing creativity, mentorship, and a love for wellness into everything they do. Coming to the board with a strong focus on the new Sports Committee, they are very honored to be involved with the current members, to learn, grow, and build the next chapter of our community- together.
