Speakers

Bio

Michelle joined the Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre in 2000 as a parent and volunteer.  In 2004 Michelle was hired as the first Executive Director.  Michelle has diplomas in Community Work and Early Childhood Education.  She has been a community advocate for the last 45 years in the areas of neighbourhood capacity building, family support, poverty issues, tenants’ rights and inclusion. Michelle believes that a community has all the gifts and talents it needs to meet the challenges within that community if people are given opportunities to connect and contribute.

 

Topic 

Michelle will be talking about the Center's newest program – SNAP as well as her experiences supporting vulnerable populations in Oakville.