Hans Heisinger

Executive Director of the Carrefour Jeuness Emplois NDG

In this interview, we have Hans Heisinger, who has been leading the CJE NDG since its inception. As a trained social worker, his open-minded and collaborative leadership style has been essential in creating an inclusive space for youth and job seekers, ensuring that no one is left behind. Over the years, he has represented the organization on various boards and committees within NDG and beyond. Originally from Germany, Hans has maintained an international perspective on CJE projects. He has kept up-to-date on demographic and political trends to ensure that their services adapt to the changing needs of our clients.

What would society be like without community workers? In this episode, we talk to four different community workers from Prevention CDN/NDG about their motivations and experiences. During a live audience recording, they provide insight into their work, sharing what drives them, their approaches, and what led them to pursue careers in community service. If you do not know them yet you should! Enjoy

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Olivia Mabote; Coordinatrice des programmes d'arts, genre et égalité,

Arielle Laurion; Travailleuse de rue en itinérance,

Ornella Mbombo,Msc; Chargée du projet CCC (cultivons la culture du consentement)

Jean-Edouard P. Toussaint; Travailleuse de rue Prox Team,

You know her as the founder of Project W.O.R.D., a dedicated community worker at Carrefour Jeunesse Emplois in NDG, and the co-host of our podcast. But do you know the artist Lynn Worrell? In today's episode, we explore the artist within her by interviewing our exceptional co-host. Plus, we have a quick segment discussing when we will get our mouth grillz done.

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In this interview with City Councillor Despina Sourias, we discussed several topics, such as the housing crisis, the restructuring of short-term rentals, and the OMHM partnership for the Darlington project buildings. We also included some light-hearted small talk to catch up a bit. Be sure to tune in to get informed and enjoy the interview—we certainly did!

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In this episode, we have the opportunity to speak with City Councillor Stephanie Valenzuela from the Darlington district Borough of Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Stephanie shares her journey into politics, reflects on her experiences growing up in Côte-des-Neiges, and discusses what it means to be a woman in the political arena. As a dedicated and visionary city councillor, Stephanie's leadership is marked by her commitment to community growth, innovation, and inclusivity. Enjoy!

In 2021, we interviewed Sam Karimi, a dedicated community leader and passionate advocate who discussed his experiences at recent protests, emphasizing the importance of unity and the significant presence of women and white allies. He highlighted the need for systemic educational changes, advocating for curriculum updates and culturally relevant teaching. Sam shared his journey as a community leader, emphasizing the impact of mentorship and the challenges of balancing community work with personal life. He criticized the focus on numbers over quality in community programs and stressed the importance of documenting individual success stories to highlight the true impact of community work.