Jesse Lesniowski
Jesse Lesniowski is an environmental, LGBTQ+ and hidden disabilities activist. His drag persona Saltina Shaker is popular on the social media platforms Instagram and TikTok.[citation needed]
Early life and education[edit]
He received a B.S. in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Geochemistry and Ecotoxicity from the University of Ottawa in 2020 and is currently pursuing a Master's/PhD in Environmental Sustainability at that same institution.[1]
Activism[edit]
In 2011, Jesse was involved in a highway accident and suffered severe organ damage, requiring surgeries and months of hospitalization in Kingston. He credits seeing the campus of Queen's University from his hospital window as motivation that “if I managed to go to university, then maybe I could live a normal life.”[1]
Jesse completed high school by taking many of his remaining classes online. He became a contributor to the digital magazine Her Story where he has written about difficult topics such as “disability, body positivity and access to important resources.”[1]
At the University of Ottawa, Jesse founded the Environmental Science Association and served as the “vice-president of philanthropic activities” for the Science Students’ Association (SSA). In that role, he even organized and hosted drag shows to raise funds.[1]
Drag[edit]
Saltina Shaker, Jesse's drag persona, has risen to social media prominence for her entertainment "transformations" and activism. Her style is described as “video game girl, anime, sci-fi and colourful.”[2] She currently has 1.5 million followers on TikTok and 187K on Instagram.
Saltina also supports her local drag scene. She was crowned the 2021 pick for “Mrs. Capital Pride” by Ottawa's Capital Pride organization.[3]
Regarding the importance of drag, Saltina said, “Drag is first and foremost an art form. It’s anything that other people of all ethnicities, physical abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations can use to express who they are outside of themselves.”[4]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "L'universite, source despoir ce finissant survivant dun accident voiture". uOttawa Gazette. November 25, 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ↑ Lavender, Lawrence. "Saltina Shaker". Lavender Promotions. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ↑ Swettenham, Anya (September 7, 2021). "Capital pride successfully returns to in-person celebrations". The Charlatan. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ↑ Tomas, Jesse (January 27, 2022). "The Ottawa Citizen". The Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
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