Skip to content

Presenter Profile

Colby Young, BSW, DPSM

Headshot of Colby Young, BSW, Colby Young, BSW, DPSM, Program Lead | Tailgate Toolkit Project

Formerly working as a support worker and program facilitator with a local non-profit organization, Colby has years of experience educating members of our community. He has previously provided skill building programs to people in Victoria’s Downtown core experiencing mental illness, homelessness, and addiction. Colby has received a Bachelor of Social Work and a Diploma in Public Sector Management from the University of Victoria. His previous experience with local services and initiatives grounds Colby’s approach to harm reduction in a local context. He brings a collaborative approach to his facilitation that seeks to build upon the strengths of our industry, teams, and leaders.