Posts in Activist

Aly Dort

Consistently advocating for change and being outspoken about the ways in which our systems work against many will make a lot of people dislike you. And that's ok, because growth and change are uncomfortable.

Advocate, Artist, Activist, Consultant, Creator, Designer, Educator, Entrepreneur, Founder, Marketing, Owner, TeacherAmplify EastSeptember 16, 2019Visual Thinker, Illustrator, Mental Health & Disability Advocate, Coffee Lover, Single Mum

Raiyan Abu

“The right mindset is the reset you need for success“ - Mounfiq Raiyan Abu

Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Author, Coach, Consultant, Creator, Educator, Entrepreneur, Executive, Immigrant, Immigration, International Trade, Owner, Researcher, Sales, SeafoodAmplify EastSeptember 12, 2019Entrepreneur, devoted mother

Miia Suokonautio

"Everyone is at a different stage of their journey. Bring them along as you can."

Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Coach, Educator, Executive, Fundraising, Non-Profit, Policy, Social Work, Teacher, SpeakerAmplify EastJuly 30, 2019Advocate, community-minded, decision-maker, policy informer, nonprofit leader.

Chanae Parsons

“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style” ― Maya Angelou

Activist, Advocate, Social Work, Researcher, Policy, Educator, BlackAmplify EastJune 25, 2019Advocate, Activist, Youth Worker, Strategic Planner, Coordinator, Motivated, Humorous, Courageous, Strong, Leader, Compassionate, Fearless

Lauren Murphy

I am who I am today, and I am where I am today, because of the path my life took.

Advocate, Non-Profit, Educator, Activist, EnvironmentalistAmplify EastJune 3, 2019Mom of two awesome kids, professional environmentalist, job maker, funding seeker, funding provider. Lover of beaches, movies, music and dancing!, music, dancing!

Larissa Flanagan

You didn’t come this far, to only come this far.

Activist, Advisor, Advocate, Creator, Educator, Entrepreneur, Founder, Health, Speaker, TeacherAmplify EastMay 30, 2019Momtrepreneur, Certified Babywearing Educator, Minimalist, Handmade & Local Lover, Feminist

Sandra Allaby

People working together can accomplish the impossible.

Nurse, Non-Profit, Activist, Advocate, Health, Social WorkAmplify EastApril 17, 2019Licensed Practical Nurse, pastor’s wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother

Daniela Fernandez

[T]his silent pledge to myself started out as a whisper, it became a roar once I had the agency to make my own choices regarding my education and professional path in life.

Activist, Advocate, Artist, Educator, WriterAmplify EastFebruary 28, 2019Leader, and Educator. Healer. Writer. Traveller. Artist. Social Justice Advocate., Community Connector and Program Coordinator, Feminist, Educator, Healer, Writer, Traveller, Artist, Social Justice Advocate

Shelley Fashan

I know the pain of a racist schoolyard, workplace and justice system. It is important that I not just sit back and let it happen, I have to be part of the change.

Advocate, Activist, Creator, BlackAmplify EastFebruary 6, 2019Community grass roots activist, performing arts, film, politics

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