We’re off and running in 2019! It’s a whole new year and our plans are bigger, bolder, and better. First off, thanks so much to all those network members who braved the weather and came out to our 2019 Snowcial at The Gladstone Hotel. The event name was way more apt than we had expected […]
Archives for February 2019
NEWS: CivicAction program aims to improve diversity of Toronto-region boardrooms
By Jason MillerPublished in the Toronto Star Biju Pappachan is focused on breaking down the barriers stymieing diversity in Toronto boardrooms and government, and a civic engagement organization is bringing him together with 29 others on a mission to do just that. “This program is trying to bring those diverse voices to the decision-making and […]
NEWS: Hamiltonian chosen for DiverseCity Fellows cohort
Published in The Hamilton Spectator “Hamilton’s own Daniel Lynn is among this year’s 30 hand-picked members of the DiverseCity Fellows cohort who will be working on a unique “civic MBA” to change the shape and face of leadership, to more fairly reflect the diversity of our cities. The DiverseCity Fellows cohort is an initiative of […]
NEWS RELEASE: CivicAction Activates 30 New DiverseCity Fellows to Change the Face of Leadership
TORONTO (February 6, 2019) – Toronto’s coat of arms may say, “Diversity Our Strength,” but when comes to who sits at our regional decision-making tables, a diversity of perspectives, identities, and experiences is missing. To breathe new life into the greater Toronto region’s future, the CivicAction Leadership Foundation today welcomed a new DiverseCity Fellows cohort […]
Spotlight on 9 inspiring leaders for Black History Month
They’re bold. They’re driven. They’re talented. And they’re relentless. This Black History Month, meet 9 inspiring leaders from the ELN network who are driving real change in their communities and in our region as a whole. Brandon Hay Brandon Hay is the founder of the Black Daddies Club, where since 2007 he has engaged over […]