“Pam Rocker is a force within our world, one that should be recognized for the kind of work she does with groups & communities seeking to be different than the status quo. Pam not only is a fierce activist, but is also a steadfast colleague and friend to those who are most impacted by the world around them. She is the voice I listen to when I need to be reminded of our collective work today.”
- Dr. Roberto Ché Espinoza, PhD. Founder | Activist Theology Project, Author of “Activist Theology” and “Body Becoming””
“I have had the pleasure of working alongside Pam Rocker in a number of capacities over the past decade in collaborative care for lgbtq2s+ youth. Pam has a master understanding of building relationships, developing mutual respect, providing emotional support, sharing herself, and holding space with those who are hurting and vulnerable. She has a profound sense of empathy and takes a participatory, anti-oppressive approach in her work. Pam possesses a clear passion for helping others through advocacy, direct support, and sharing of mutual experiences. Her strong empathy, commitment, self-reflection, professionalism, and playful heart always shine through in our shared work. She has demonstrated a strong sense of social responsibility and ethical citizenship. Basically, Pam is amazing! I believe that she is a huge asset to any organization lucky enough to work with her, and I am grateful that a) she exists, and b) she does the incredible work she does!”
- Ashleigh Yule, MA, Registered Psychologist
“It is difficult to express the awesomeness that is PAM ROCKER. Pam has had a profoundly positive impact on our school community through her thoughtful and articulate learning session with staff. Pam’s ability to create a learning environment (in a 90 minute presentation) where people are engaged in personal reflection for the purpose of growth is remarkable. Pam’s message of learning how to love better and how to create spaces where all humans feel their unique and awesome identities have been considered and affirmed, is transformational for school communities. I would have Pam speak to our school every month if it was possible!”
- Tracy Wong, Principal, Winston Churchill High School, Lethbridge
“Pam came to speak to our entire outreach high school staff in August, while we were working to frame our thinking for the year to come. She was instantly engaging, incredibly thought provoking, and deeply heartfelt, planting seeds of consideration for every single member of our team. I can honestly say that we have carried her messaging with us as we have worked to make decisions about how we build a space for all human beings within our reach. We then had Pam return to our city to work with our extended team of administrators in the spring. She was openly vulnerable in her time with us, causing deep reflection on how to make our work public, intentional and explicit. We are better educators for having connected with Pam and most importantly, we are actively providing a better experience for each of our humans as a result of her thoughtful, passionate and inspiring calls to action. I would jump at the opportunity to work with Pam Rocker in any context, on any day of the week. She is a true difference maker in this world!”
”Pam Rocker is a force for good in this world - one to be reckoned with, and I encourage everyone to do so. I've collaborated with Pam on events, hired her for gigs, volunteered with her, been professionally supported by her, and personally benefited from her deep wisdom and wit. I hold her as one of my closest allies and friends. Pam is fiercely compassionate, driven by empathy and justice, creative beyond my wildest dreams, and outright f*cking awesome. If you're not already in the court with Pam in some way, you're missing out on a cutting-edge class act, so get in the game already!”
- Jonathan Brower, Canadian Theatre Artist & Producer
“Working with Pam over multiple projects has been a positive, supportive, and affirming process for me, for my school, and for our broader school system. Pam connects with communities of people that are diverse in their perspectives, and she finds important ways to engage with them - meeting them where they are at. It is clear to all who meet Pam that she is an active, empathic listener who seeks potential in all conversations; her openness and willingness to journey alongside individuals who are growing and learning is unparalleled. I encourage all learning communities to connect with Pam, especially ones that are focused on doing the work of affirming difference and celebrating individuality, no matter what point they are at on their learning pathway.”
"I knew Pam was an activist, rabble rouser and all around wonderful human from our introduction over coffee. Sometimes you just get a feeling about someone and the feeling deepened as I was given opportunity to learn more about her. The Pam I came to know is every bit an amazing human, who also creates safe places for others to express themselves. She was my guest on the podcast and she created the space I didn’t even know I needed to express pain that had been silent for a very long time. The feeling of safety and respect she created is a valuable lesson for me when I interact and work with others. She is the kind of person who can make you feel comfortable in very little time.”
- David Lewry, Voices In Recovery Podcast
“After I interviewed Pam for Sprawlcast, I continually had people telling me it was one of the best interviews they’d heard in a long time. We need more voices like Pam’s in our world—honest, courageous, rooted deeply in truth and love.
- Jeremy Klaszus, founder/editor, The Sprawl”
“Pam is super edgy and fun. She looks at what others miss and shifts attention to what’s missing. She sparkles when she finds something new or hidden or forgotten and gently nudges others to share the excitement. Pam helps people see more than fitting in - but belonging, that matters most. She is vulnerable and passionate. It brings out the best in others. Finally, as she speaks both her jokes and her words of truth draw tears of connection for the listener.”
- Rev. Dr. John Pentland, Author of ‘Fishing Tips; How Curiosity Transformed a Community of Faith’
“Pam Rocker has a way of captivating her audience in a raw and vulnerable way. She is open and honest with a (generous) dash of freaking hilarious.
- Jill Thompson, Tharseo Counselling and Pam Rocker fan”
“Pam Rocker is a dynamic speaker who speaks right from her heart. She is not only hilarious, she is genuine and truly passionate about helping people. Pam has a gift for breaking down boundaries through her poems, songs and one on one meetings. Pam is a gift to the Queer community and everyone else she interacts with.”
- Kim Holmes-Younger
“Pam is fantastic! She approaches difficult, important conversations with humour and compassion. Her presentations are always professional, but they are delivered with a warmth that is engaging and inspiring. As a faith community that is trying to understand how to create a space where all kinds of people feel like they belong, Pam has been instrumental in helping us to first notice, and then overcome barriers.”
- Joanne Anquist
“Pam supported our inclusive journey as consultant and friend. Her support helped inform a process that resulted in a unanimous vote. Our leaders, committee members and community received her words of encouragement with gratitude. Her calming presence along with her commitment to transparency and justice was inspiring. We look forward to continued partnership with Pam on our respective journeys of living what it means to be an inclusive community.”
- Mark Tremblay