Our LEARNING ARC
Our sessions will follow an innovation arc that guides both the structure and progression of our learning. We’ll begin by reflecting on our own relationship to money and how lived experience shapes our perspectives. From there, we’ll expand outward — mapping systems, examining institutional dynamics, identifying patterns and leverage points, and ultimately generating bold possibilities for change.
Meet Your FacilitatorS
Sonja Miokovic (she/her)
Sonja Miokovic is the Consulting Director of Community Innovation at the Tamarack Institute’s Learning Centre, where she leads the design and delivery of learning experiences, strategic consulting engagements, and ecosystem-building initiatives that advance place-based and systems change efforts across Canada and globally.
A seasoned social innovator and facilitator, Sonja specializes in co-design, collective leadership, ecosystem mapping, and collaborative sensemaking. She works with nonprofits, funders, community foundations, and cross-sector partnerships to strengthen their capacity to navigate complexity, deepen community engagement, and move from strategy to meaningful action.
With experience spanning more than 40 countries, Sonja brings a relational, creative, and practical approach to her work—helping changemakers build shared understanding, design innovative solutions, and cultivate the conditions for long-term community impact.
Orpah Cundangan (she/her)
Orpah has worked in the nonprofit sector, supporting organizations focused on poverty reduction and youth homelessness, for over 10 years. She began her career working for an international development charity before moving into an operations role at an youth shelter in Toronto, and then joining a national coalition to prevent and end youth homelessness across Canada. In her role as Learning Coordinator, Networks for Change at Tamarack, she is most excited about amplifying community learnings around equity, anti-racism, justice, and reconciliation as part of their efforts to end poverty in all its forms. She is constantly inspired by the way communities adapt and collaborate to support those who are most marginalized.
Jorge Garza (he/him/il)
Jorge stewards a network of networks committed to ending poverty in all its forms. He collaborates with leaders from across sectors to implement community-led initiatives that address economic poverty, strengthen our relationships with the planet and each other, and advance promising career pathways for youth. Jorge previously led Tamarack's Canada-wide movement that mobilized thousands of local champions to counter polarization by centring belonging as a policy priority. His career in the non-profit and philanthropic sectors, including roles at the Metcalf and McConnell Foundations, is guided by core values of generosity and authenticity. A realistic optimist, Jorge believes in everyone’s potential to build regenerative futures. He also advocates for cities of all sizes to be catalysts for social transformation. Jorge currently serves on the Board of Directors of Fondation Béati.
Isaac Hewitt-Harris (he/him)
Isaac has worked with Tamarack's team for the past 6 years, and focuses on event support, project management & process development. He will be providing logistical support throughout the Community of Practice series and is here for any technical questions or concerns you may have!
Isaac works within Tamarack's Learning Centre team, which focuses on training, consulting & resource development.