Registration Opens Tuesday, April 1 at 9:00 AM
Facilitated by: Mariam Waliji
In this reflective 90-minute session, leadership professionals will explore the concept of Brave Spaces—what they are, why they matter, how they can be nurtured, and where accountability shows up in creating these spaces. We will discuss the difference between safe and brave spaces, the role of discomfort in growth, and the foundational elements needed to foster open, respectful, and courageous interactions. Through level-setting and dialogue, participants will deepen their understanding of how brave spaces encourage curiosity, and lay the groundwork for meaningful conversations to support building equitable spaces of belonging.
Breakfast will be provided.
Mariam Waliji has a passion for connection – whether it be with people, place, or community. Her years studying evolutionary genetics and ecology sparked questions about how local food systems and restricted access to well-grown food impact society in multifaceted ways; this encouraged her to work towards addressing inequities and barriers to access more broadly in our current systems.
Her work with Pillar Nonprofit Network, and specifically past work with WOSEN (Women of Ontario Social Enterprise Network) allows her to reframe the definition of success for social impact organizations while creating space to explore what it means to have intentional, meaningful impact in community in long-term and viable ways. Mariam’s experience and leadership as a Director of Urban Roots London uniquely equips her with the knowledge and skills required to understand nonprofit governance, social enterprise models, and community development work; a lens she brings with her to her work at Pillar Nonprofit Network.
Through education, an emphasis on sharing narrative, an understanding of intersectional environmentalism, ongoing personal development, and a genuine connection with her community, she aims to encourage growth and power in a collaborative economy. Her hope is to participate in creating a more just, equitable, and joyful future for us all.
Tuesday, July 22
9:00 - 11:30 AM
Four Points - Balmoral B Ballroom
1150 Wellington Rd.
London, ON, N6E 1M3
Cost
London/Middlesex: Pay What You Can
Elgin/Oxford: $10
Registration closes on Tuesday, July 15 at 12:00 PM
* Ticket types are based on the county you WORK in.