"Walking and rolling with a story unfolding", Mac Walsh (they/he) is an autistic, transmasculine young adult. Growing up autistic and queer with both their own mental and physical health challenges, as well as the loss of their younger sister to a complex mental health battle, provides them with a unique, deeply personal lens when it comes to helping others.
Throughout their journey, Mac has found themselves navigating the intersectional identities of disability, queerness, grief, and mental health. Driven by lived experience, they strive to be the representation they needed growing up by sharing their story of hope and resilience, helping others feel less alone and empowered to embrace their authentic selves.
They are passionate about fostering belonging and highlighting the transformative power of the right support. Through adaptive sports, Mac discovered a world of possibility. What once felt out of reach became a space of confidence, connection, and community, reinforcing that access is not about lowering expectations, but about removing barriers and building environments where everyone can thrive.
Mac has collaborated on panels and advocacy initiatives with organizations including ISABC, AutismBC, Take Me Outside, Easter Seals Alberta, and Canmore Pride. They are a graduate of the Education Assistant Program at Bow Valley College and were recently a cast member in Season 1 of CBC’s The Assembly. In their spare time, Mac enjoys building Lego, playing trombone and trying all things adaptive!
Mac's lived experience sits at the intersection between disability, mental health, grief and their LGBTQ+ identity. These intersecting experiences have shaped the ways in which they view and interact with the world and the ways in which they advocate for themselves and others. By sharing their story, Mac works to build a better understanding and challenge assumptions.
Whether you're looking for a speaker, panelist, or lived experience expertise, you've come to the right place! Mac brings an honest, relatable, human perspective that resonates with many. They are known for their authenticity, vulnerability, and powerful storytelling. Their message of resilience and acceptance highlights just how powerful lived experience and the right supports can be.
Mac has collaborated on numerous projects over the years, spanning conference presentations, panels, podcasts, articles, television and more. Whether on screen or behind the scenes, Mac is passionate about creating authentic representation and sharing stories that remind others that they are not alone.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada and Virtually
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