Meet Anowa Quarcoo, Meryam Al-waadh, and Wes Iqbal, the 2022-2023 Co-Chairs of the Emerging Leaders Network. With three new leaders at the helm of the Network, we asked them a few questions to learn more about their work, passions, and what makes them excited about the ELN. Meet Anowa Quarcoo My name is… Anowa Quarcoo. […]
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ELN Spotlight: Future Proof Me
This November marked yet another successful ELNstudio, and, for the first time ever, ELNstudio went virtual! ELNstudio: Future Proof Me brought together ~100 rising leaders from across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) for two days of engaging workshops, panels, networking sessions, and solution building, with the goal of future proofing our leadership skills to build a more inclusive and resilient region. On November 20th, we kicked off the first day of ELNstudio with some inspiring […]
ELN Spotlight: Six Takeaways on “Running for Office”
On October 27th, the ELN was joined by The Samara Centre for Democracy, a campaign strategist, and a panel of elected officials for an engaging discussion to give rising leaders the inside scoop on what you should know before running for political office. If you missed it, you’re able to watch the recording here. We’ve also compiled a list of our six key takeaways if you’re considering […]
Future Proof Me: The ELN Podcast
The ELN is excited to announce the launch of Future Proof Me: The ELN Podcast! This four-part series co-hosted by 2020-2021 ELN Executive Committee member Meryam Al-Waadh and 2018-2019 ELN Executive Committee member Alyssa Lai explores how to future proof your leadership skills and prepare for times of uncertainty. The Emerging Leaders Network aims […]
Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard: Vote.
Rising Leaders Take On the 2021 Federal Election With a federal election right around the corner, and advanced polling starting today, we know that rising leaders will play an important role in shaping the future of our country – by voting in the upcoming federal election and encouraging those in our communities to do the […]
ELN Spotlight: Pride Month
June is Pride Month, a time for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities to reaffirm their identity, celebrate their culture, and commemorate the past. For allies, this is also a time to educate yourself on the diverse lived experiences of people in these communities, learning ways to breakdown systemic barriers and discrimination that still exist today. […]
3 ways to get involved in #GivingTuesday in the GTHA!
by Nicole Danesi, Communications Lead with the ELN Executive Committee and Associate Manager of Donor Marketing with CanadaHelps Following the retail rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday is a day celebrating generosity and giving in all forms. On December 1st, 2020, millions of Canadians and people around the world will come together (while […]
ELN Reflections: What Obama Taught Me About Leadership
Debora Jesus is a 2020-21 ELN Communications Lead and the Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Ryerson University’s Legal Innovation Zone. Learn more about Debora here. On January 23rd, the Economic Club of Canada launched an event series on the future of work and the new economy. The forum opened with Future Skills: A Conversation with […]
What matters this election? Some insights from Hamilton young leaders
2018-20 ELN Communications Lead Alyssa Lai is a permanent resident in Canada. While she can’t vote in Canadian elections, she enjoys being a fly on the wall as she observes and follows election and current affairs news. Alyssa is fascinated by the discourse around various social, economic, and political issues and shares her thoughts regularly […]