A Roach is an investigative journalist who focuses on social movements and climate justice. They are passionate about participatory, community-driven journalism - they believe the journalism community should be a collaborative one. They love skill-sharing networks and they think a crowd-sourced, freelance approach to journalism education is a powerful tool to share power beyond journalism schools and prestigious unpaid internships. When they are not trying to meet deadlines, they can often be found dancing or trying to learn about plants and their ecosystems. They've counted Toronto among their homes since moving there in 2013, and they count themselves in the city's fabric even when they are away. You can learn more about them and see their work on their website. They/she.