Shams Seif is an artist-academic, writer, and part-time nanny. They are a PhD student in Gender, Feminist, and Women’s Studies and a Teaching Assistant at York University. Their research looks at transgenerational healing, as well as transgenerational trauma, from a research-creation autoethnographic standpoint. Shams values self-reflection, authenticity, and open communication. They are passionate about creating a neurodiversity-affirming learning environment and world. Lastly, they believe in standing in solidarity with marginalized communities with words, hearts, and most importantly, actions.