Jace Rondario
Constable Jace Rondario has been a regular member for five years and is currently works in Richmond, BC, as a Diversity and Inclusion Section Coordinator. Jace became a police officer to help others while representing Filipino heritage and the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Jace uses she/they pronouns and identifies as trans non-binary and queer.
- How does intersectionality affect your lived experience as a member of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community?
- I believe my intersectionality affected my lived experience as a member of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community because it exposed me to difference aspects of oppression. In school, being Asian and a new immigrant, I struggled with low self-esteem and kept to myself because other kids laughed at my accent. On top of that, I knew I was different from other girls and struggled with my identity and sexuality. Without representation and role models I could look up to, I was unable to express my true self for fear of being bullied or discriminated against. Not until later in my adult life did my intersectionality and overlapping social identities give me a sense of empowerment. At the same time, they allowed me to build resilience from years of oppression.
- As an RCMP employee, what would you tell a young public servant, RM, or CM who's afraid to come out?
- I would tell anyone who's afraid to come out that they are valued and supported. While it's still not perfect, I believe the RCMP as an organization has come so far in supporting and offering resources to the 2SLGBTQ+ community. With more representation in the community, we can look forward to better programs and initiatives to support the 2SLGBTQ+ members and staff.
- What does Pride mean to you?
- Simply put, Pride means being able to express my authentic self without fear of judgement.
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