About
Maxwell Denley, BMT, MSW, RSW
(he/him/his)
Max Denley is a trans man and Registered Social Worker based in the Toronto area, whose practice focuses on supports for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, families, and communities.
Max has a Bachelor of Music Therapy from Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, and experience using this creative modality to connect with clients of diverse experiences and abilities.
He pursued a Masters in Social Work from the University of Toronto with a specialization in working with children and families, and continues to seize any opportunity for learning and development.
Max also has experience working and volunteering in a number of different settings and roles, including at The Get REAL Movement, The 519, and Camp Winston. Currently, he spends time in the summer providing support at Camp Ten Oaks.
A little more...
Max is a hockey player and fan who had the opportunity to play goalie for the first all-trans team to take to the ice in Canada. He is also a musician, an amateur aquarium enthusiast, and a lover of dinosaurs. In his spare time, he can often be found checking out local coffee shops with his canine best friend, Bowser.
Notable Awards and Honours
- 2022 "Steps of Pride" Keynote Speaker
- 2017 PFLAG York Region OUTstanding People's Choice Award
- Musical performer at Pride Toronto's 2019 Trans March
- Speaker at Pride Toronto's 2018 Trans March
- Performer & Speaker at The 519's Trans Day of Remembrance (2017/2018)
- Speaker at Toronto City Hall & Queen's Park Trans Day of Remembrance (2017)
- S.M.I.L.E. "SPIRIT" Award for dedication to the S.M.I.L.E. program (2015)