Bo is a design researcher and web developer specializing in human-centered design, combining qualitative research methods, exploratory techniques, and systems thinking to deeply understand human needs and behaviors. Bo innovates sustainable solutions for complex problems rooted in the design and technology spaces, driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact. His goal is to transform these challenges into opportunities, enhance user experiences, and drive growth. Strategic Foresight and Innovation, Qualitative Research Methods, User Interviews, Design Thinking, and Human-Centered Design are just a few of the areas in which Bo is an expert. He is also knowledgeable about Knowledge Mobilization, which strengthens his commitment to sharing insights and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Chris is a passionate cultural leader based in Toronto with extensive experience in Arts and Culture and the Non-Profit sector. As a dedicated cultural programmer and brand partnership specialist, Chris has a proven track record of assembling and managing innovative, diverse, and attractive year-round programs of high-quality music and cultural events. Currently pursuing a Master's of Design at OCAD U in Strategic Foresight and Innovation, Chris is focused on supporting Arts & Culture and the Non-Profit sector through policy development and the design of urban spaces within our neighborhoods in response to the desires and interests of individuals. He is passionate about building communities that are better prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future. Chris approaches his work from the lens of a social architect, focused on designing and creating social systems, structures, and processes that promote collaboration, engagement, and positive change. He is dedicated to creating more connected and meaningful communities and has a keen interest in foresight and future’s work. He identifies potential future trends, risks, and opportunities that may impact various sectors, combining this with his bottom-up approach by involving community members in the design and planning process. Along with his studies, Chris is actively involved in the community and sits on the Board at the Akin Projects, Soho House, Polaris Music Prize and is Board Chair at It's OK*, where he plays an integral role in developing a new studio space for creatives in collaboration with the City of Toronto. Overall, Chris is deeply committed to the development and growth of individuals and communities. Through his skills and experience, he is dedicated to creating programs and initiatives that support the needs and aspirations of all individuals, and build a more vibrant and inclusive cultural landscape.

Daniel Sarah is the founding managing editor of Midnight Sun, a magazine that seeks to be a forum for strategic thinking about how to build sustainable social change movements, networks, and organizations. They have served as a coordinator of the Toronto-based activist network Artists for Climate & Migrant Justice and Indigenous Sovereignty (ACMJIS), of which they're also a co-founder, and have collaborated on political initiatives that range from organizing large street mobilizations against transphobia to building coalitions to demand a more equitable public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The author of six published books, most recently the poetry collection Plenitude (Book*hug Press), they have been recognized with the Toronto Arts Foundation’s Emerging Artist Award, the CBC Fiction Prize, and the Canadian Jewish Playwriting Award, and served on the board of directors of the Playwrights Guild of Canada and the Paprika Festival, a youth-led performing arts organization. They're keenly interested in the intersections of art and activism, poetry and political change work, and excited to dream towards social transformation with you.

Daniella is a public health researcher and podcast producer. She holds an MSc. in Population and Public Health from UBC and a BSc in Health Sciences from SFU. She was an early core organizer with Black Lives Matter–Vancouver and a Jeanne Sauvé Public Leadership Fellow. Originally from Zimbabwe, she now lives on the unceded and occupied territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations (Vancouver, BC). Daniella has more than a decade of experience in community advocacy and facilitation, from delivering inclusive sexual health education in high schools to driving popular education and activism for Black queer and trans safety. She has worked in academia, non-profit organizations, and the private sector. Daniella has authored multiple peer-reviewed epidemiology papers, a book chapter and a thesis, occasional op-eds, and has presented her research at international conferences. She has also been producing well-received podcasts since 2017. Most recently she created, wrote and produced Amnesty International Canada’s flagship human rights podcast on anti-Black racism, surveillance and policing, Rights Back At You, which won a coveted Editor’s Choice spot on Apple Podcasts. At heart she is a creative and tenacious troublemaker for good who enjoys the hard conversations and challenging the way things have “always been done”. Usually you can find her cycling with her friends, listening to a podcast (if she’s not making one!), or taking photographs.

Kate is a Toronto-based writer, organizer, and communications specialist with over twelve years of experience directing communications for progressive causes, organizations, and political campaigns. Kate has worked with organizations like the Workers’ Action Centre, the Canadian Urban Institute, the University of Toronto’s School of Cities, The Stop Community Food Centre, the Equal Pay Coalition, The Responsible Investment Association, The Metcalf Foundation, Jane’s Walk Toronto, and Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre, and has written for outlets like VICE, The Toronto Star, Refinery29, Maisonneuve, and Reader’s Digest. Kate is particularly interested in weaving digital storytelling with social policy advocacy to advance equity and support community self-determination. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto and the Maytree Policy School.

Kiko is a Chinese-Malaysian settler based in Tkaronto, with roots in Surrey, BC, on the stolen, ancestral lands of the Semiahma (Semiahmoo) people. Their lived experience as a disabled, queer, racialized person has driven their passions in anti-oppression and decolonization, empowerment, queer joy, and mutual aid — values they strive to incorporate in all their work. Approaching all their work with curiosity has led them to develop skills in community and youth engagement, collaborative project development, grant-writing and fundraising, database management, and information science. Kiko’s past experience includes facilitating the development of the South Surrey/White Rock Youth Space project: a youth-led community centre improving the health outcomes of diverse and marginalized youth. As well, they were pivotal in creating the first safe and dedicated space for 2SLGBTQ+ youth in their community. Kiko was also previously a member of Alex Neighbourhood House’s community board; as well as the Association of Neighbourhood Houses BC’s Strategic Transformation team, collaborating to create inclusive practices and systems within their organizational structure. They believe that incorporating sustainable foundations and policies are key to enhancing the already amazing work of social impact groups and organizations, and finds joy working alongside organizations to build capacity and implement innovative solutions that meet the diverse needs of all team members.

Laëtitia has a mixed background in science, engineering and project management. She has over 10 years of experience working in the non-profit sector and has focused her career on leading projects and initiatives to increase organizational impacts and financial sustainability, while supporting individuals and teams navigating organizational change. From 2017 to 2023, Laëtitia was a Senior Director at FoodShare Toronto, Canada’s largest food justice organization. In her role, she provided strategic leadership and support in areas of food distribution social enterprises, risk management, human resources, organizational structure, health & safety, facility management and IT. When not at work, Laëtitia can be found outdoors with her son and partner or enjoying some delicious food with her family and friends.

Mercedes is a community planner committed to movement building and economic justice in the urban form. Before joining Evenings and Weekends, Mercedes was cultivating her participatory planning practice as the Planning Coordinator for the Parkdale People’s Economy, a network of over 30 community-based organizations and hundreds of community members organizing towards decent work, shared wealth, and equitable development in Parkdale. She has also worked as a Policy Research Intern at the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division, a Research Assistant for the Metcalf Foundation’s Inclusive Local Economies Program, a Graduate Research Assistant with The Public Studio, and a Co-Facilitator with the Power Lab. She holds a Master of Science in Urban Planning from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts in Honours Anthropology from McGill University.

Paul is a long-time activist, non-profit leader, educator and media commentator. He is also the co-founder and principal consultant of Evenings & Weekends Consulting. For the last several years, he has also taught in the areas of organizational leadership, people resources and fundraising at Simon Fraser University. From 2017 to 2023, Paul served as the Executive Director of FoodShare Toronto, Canada’s largest food justice organization. At FoodShare his leadership was consistently recognized for inspiring adoption of equity-focused people policies and practices in organizations well beyond FoodShare. Paul’s experience includes Executive Director roles at Gordon Neighbourhood House and the Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House. He has also chaired the British Columbia Poverty Reduction Coalition, served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and as Vice-Chair of Food Secure Canada. He has written several op-eds on leadership, the non-profit sector and various social issues. In 2020, Paul was named one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40, one of Toronto Life’s 50 Most Influential Torontonians and voted as Best Activist by Now Magazine readers.

Rosy, an educator, activist, and consultant, has a rich background in teaching at Algonquin College in Ottawa and George Brown College in Toronto. Currently residing on unseeded and unsurrendered Algonquin Territory (Ottawa, ON), they are interested in the intersections of racial, food, disability and gender justice. With experience in various community centers across Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, and New York, Rosy possesses a deep understanding of how anti-Black racism manifests in Canada and across borders. They are passionate about shedding light on the systemic persecutions affecting Black lives, including the carceral system, education, health, art, parenthood, environmental degradation, and disability justice. Rosy holds a degree in Women's and Gender Studies from the University of Ottawa and has roots in Montreal, Brooklyn, New York, and her ancestral land of Haiti. Please remember to use a mix of she/they pronouns when referring to Rosy to respect them and the way they navigate the world.

Yohanna is a Black, cis-woman of Tigrinya heritage, a project management consultant and community mobilizer, settled uninvitedly in Tkaronto/Toronto covered by Treaty 13. Drawing from a diverse background in project management, strategy, political ecology, education and design, she works with esteemed organizations to deliver complex projects and foster fruitful collaborations. In 2020, she co-founded Scarborough Co-op Market, a non-profit, grassroots, online and in-person marketplace dedicated to improving access to good, local foods and products. Yohanna looks forward to forging new connections and paving the path towards a just future together at Evenings & Weekends Consulting!