Are you passionate about creating meaningful change in your community and beyond? Whether you’re a student, researcher, faculty member, venture founder, non-profit leader, or community member, the Social Impact Starter Series is your gateway to turning ideas into action.
This interactive session is designed for researchers, educators, and practitioners eager to move their work beyond traditional boundaries and into meaningful partnerships that drive lasting impact. Attendees will explore actionable strategies to:
- Build partnerships that are reciprocal, sustainable, and transformative.
- Expand their networks and create opportunities for broader community engagement.
- Think creatively and strategically to design collaborations that go beyond one-off projects.
Speaker: Richard Lee-Thai, Founder of Excuses to Connect
This five-part workshop series is designed to help you explore key skills and strategies to make a lasting impact. From storytelling to public speaking, and creating authentic connections, each session provides practical tools and peer learning opportunities to empower aspiring change-makers like you.
Participants are encouraged to join all sessions to benefit fully from the series’ insights, but attendance at individual sessions is also welcome.
Who should attend?
Anyone curious about social impact, including those interested in topics like social justice, sustainability, community engagement, Truth & Reconciliation, and building an equitable society.