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.
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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
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
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.
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& #39;s elimin8hate campaign, founder of JQT Vancouver & much more!
Her work is guided by the Jewish concept Tikkun Olam (the repairing of the world)
Her work is guided by the Jewish concept Tikkun Olam (the repairing of the world)