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Interactive Learning Experience
Engage in discussions and activities that enhance your understanding and retention.
Community Support
Connect with peers and mentors to deepen your learning journey.
Accessible Resources
Gain access to a wealth of educational materials to support your growth.
About the Course
On January 15, 2025, a group was hosted to talk about policy and how it can support innovation and be innovative in itself. This discussion created 2 hours of content, highlighted valuable resources and sparked new questions. This learning module, along with our partners' use of open educational resources and social media discussions, aims to support other people's learning on this topic and build upon what was discussed in a dynamic and accessible manner.
Meet our discussion leader - Brenda Herchmer
Brenda Herchmer is a passionate community builder who has learned firsthand that community social, economic, and environmental well-being is strengthened when the collective capacity for whole-community approaches is nurtured and supported. She is the Founder and Principal Collaborator of the Campus for Communities of the Future (a social enterprise). She also serves as the Co-Chair of the Canada Chapter of Catalyst Now (formerly Catalyst 2030) that is focused on social innovation and localizing the United Nations SDGs (Sustainable Devleopment Goals). A coach, instructor, and consultant, she is a former professor and director at Niagara College and has worked for the City of Niagara Falls, and with numerous social purpose organizations and corporations. Brenda is the author of three books, a YWCA Woman of Distinction, and a Brock University Distinguished Graduate. She and her family live in Welland where they also own a café and an online kite store. She has also recently expanded her learning journey to become a standup comic.
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