“For me, less is more,” says Jay McCauley, “and I love a classic style.”
It’s one that rocked so well The annual Bloor Street Gala Entertains, held last week, in support of CANFAR (the organization against AIDS), fulfilling the role in which it has fallen in recent years: one of those well-adjusted suspects without whom the confusion of society collapses, in any metropolis.
Having watched this scene for years and knowing that his veins depend on the regular injection of bright, non-tired subjects, new blood, I have been staring at the young man for a while. An elegant presence in the photos of the party, before and after the closing.
This year he even served on the Bloor Street Entertainment committee. “The cause of HIV / AIDS is of great importance to me and my family, as my Uncle John fought the disease for 30 years until his tragic early death in 2017,” says the 22-year-old. “CANFAR has been committed to ending this epidemic for 25 years. I am passionately focused on ensuring that, in addition to other LGBTQ youth and allies, Canadians are more committed to recognizing the stigma that still exists when it comes to HIV / AIDS. “
Peoples man
Born in Toronto, but raised in Vancouver, McCauley grew up with all the trappings of the the nobility obliges: his father, Gordon, is the CEO of a Canadian biotech company; her mother, Catherine, a philanthropy consultant who works with corporate leaders and professional athletes. At St. George’s School, exclusively for boys, he was actively involved in campus life, playing a variety of sports and serving in student government. Politics caught him early: During the 2015 federal elections, when he was 15 years old, he worked on the campaign tour of the leader of the Liberal Party. “My parents have always embraced my desire to be independent,” says McCauley, “and have thoroughly instilled the importance of giving back to the community in which I live, work and serve.”
Returning to Toronto on her own at 16 for an internship, she met EGPR’s Esther Garnick, a public relations professional, who she still counts as one of her biggest mentors and friends. Garnick put it to work during the Toronto International Film Festival that year. That period led to many more relationships and deepened his affection for Toronto.
When asked what differences shine between the west coast and here, he responds: “I always say that Toronto is more my speed. I feel like Toronto residents are true entrepreneurs. It is not to say that Vancouverites are not. There’s something in the air in Toronto. ”Yet it bounces back and forth frequently.
Regarding societal developments, McCauley, who works on the brand marketing and corporate citizenship team at Telus, offers this analysis: “Toronto has a much more established and vibrant social circuit. Vancouver has some key stakeholders, but the same kind of infrastructure does not exist. There has been such historic and generous philanthropic support from multigenerational families here, and I think it’s starting to take off in Vancouver, but it hasn’t gotten to the same level. However, nothing can beat the après ski scene in Whistler, which is where you can find me this winter. “
Out and about
When our exchange focuses on the places he’s been hanging out lately, McCauley says, “I love Minami and Miku, which are sister restaurants that originated in Vancouver, and I’ve loved the atmosphere at Clio (the new club King’s private). Basically, I also used Soho House as my library for the last two years of my college career. I love spending a good night in Soho, especially on Mondays. And you will probably find me on the patio of One Restaurant in Hazelton on the weekends, enjoying brunch.
“My favorite place to exercise is Barry’s; I’m getting close to 300 completed classes, ”he adds. “The community there is so uplifting and positive, which might surprise some considering the intense and intimidating exterior.”
As for a side hustle he’s got going, one that keeps him elevated in other ways, he recently created the Canadian Academy of Speech and Debate. It’s an exciting project with one of her best friends, actress Natalie Ganzhorn, whom she met at a speech tournament in 2013. “We’ve been inseparable ever since,” she says. “In high school, we traveled the world together, competing in competitions, and we deeply recognize the benefits of being a strong public speaker. We teach a variety of private and group classes to students in grades 7-12 and are open to taking more. “
However, there is no debate here. McCauley is still one to follow.
Reference-www.thestar.com