For many, recent events have been a reminder of how important diverse, inclusive leadership is in building cities and spaces we all can thrive in. Yet while we know that the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area (GTHA) is one of the most diverse regions in the world, leadership across sectors still does not reflect this. To tackle today’s big urban issues, […]
Archives for January 2017
NEWS RELEASE: CivicAction aims to close the leadership gap with DiverseCity Fellows program
TORONTO (January 31, 2017) – As issues of intolerance dominate the daily news cycle, there’s a growing need for inclusive, collaborative and civic-minded leaders. CivicAction is growing this leadership pipeline and today announced 25 of the region’s top rising leaders as the next cohort of DiverseCity Fellows who have demonstrated impressive impact in communities across […]
Happy New Year from the ELN Co-Chairs
Happy New Year ELN members! We hope everyone had a chance to reflect and re-energize over the holiday season. This holiday was special for both of us as we spent time with our young children – it was a wonderful time to get grounded and inspired about what’s to come and to remind ourselves why investing […]
ELN Member Spotlight: Lana Majid
For our first spotlight of 2017, we introduce you to Lana Majid- current ELN Executive Committee Member and Senior Public Health Advisor at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Keep reading to learn more about her leadership journey, her simple (yet vital) advice on community engagement and her three favourite things! 1. What motivated you to join […]