In this thread, meet the speakers we’ll be hearing from at this week’s #DistantNotDisengaged conversation about how COVID-19 has impacted our sense of social cohesion, connection & community.

RSVP to join us on August 13th: http://ow.ly/InSN50AU2hw  @cityhivevan @SFUDialogue

Meet our moderator Jane Cox, Principal of @causeaffect

A social entrepreneur, community catalyst & seasoned creative strategist, Jane has been helping organizations define their culture, develop their brand & shape initiatives that connect communities through the power of design

Meet @LidiaKemeny of @VancouverFdn. She oversees the Neighbourhood Small Grants initiative & leads the Foundation’s community research agenda

Her work involves examining community life in Van to help shine a light on the strengths & challenges related to social cohesion

Meet Sean Lauer, Associate Professor at @UBCSociology

He uses institutional and relational approaches to examine marriage, immigration and community organizations. His current work looks at community-based organizations in Vancouver as a form of social infrastructure.

Meet Carmel Tanaka, a community engagement professional, member of @IndianSummerCND, Community Engagement Director for @VAFFvancouver's elimin8hate campaign, founder of JQT Vancouver & much more!

Her work is guided by the Jewish concept Tikkun Olam (the repairing of the world)