Staff

Kalven Link

Administrative Assistant

Kalven (they/them) supports Lavender Spectrum Health as our Administrative Assistant. In their personal and professional life, Kal is committed to assisting trans, queer, and neurodiverse communities in navigating and overcoming the unique challenges they face.

A roller derby skater, proud fur parent, and Vancouver local, Kal is thrilled to join us as we strive to provide LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals with the accessible, reliable, and affirming healthcare they need.


Kate Mittendorf, PhD

Consultant

Kate Mittendorf, PhD, (they/them) is an interdisciplinary translational scientist who studies translational genomics and cancer care delivery by day. As a consultant for Lavender Spectrum Health (and coincidentally, Natalie's spouse), they lend their healthcare informatics, website development, and accessibility expertise to Lavender Spectrum Health (LSH) when need arises. Their passion is improving healthcare for populations that have been marginalized -- both in their scientific career and at LSH. They are queer, trans, and disabled, and are an avid disability activist, whose expertise in disability accessibility in the sciences has been nationally recognized. They live with Natalie, their four rambunctious felines, and their plethora of art and craft supplies in the Hazel Dell area. For more information on their scientific pursuits, visit their website.