NOVEMBER 9, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 PM ET
Description
Community change doesn't happen alone.
Across Canada, changemakers are working to address poverty, strengthen belonging, advance climate equity, build youth futures, and create more prosperous communities. Yet lasting impact requires more than knowledge. It requires relationships, collaboration, practical tools, and opportunities to connect local action with broader social transformation.
Join us for an interactive conversation exploring Tamarack's membership offerings and how they support people, organizations, and community collaboratives in moving from idea to action to impact. Together, we will explore:
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Learning opportunities, coaching, and Communities of Practice
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Networks for Change and peer-learning opportunities
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Strategies for strengthening local collaboration and community infrastructure
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Opportunities to connect community action with policy and systems change
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How membership helps mobilize collective impact in communities across Canada
Whether you're a current member, a potential member, or simply curious about Tamarack's work, this session will provide an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and explore what becomes possible when communities work together.
Speakers
Jorge Garza. Director, Networks for Change. Tamarack Institute
Jorge 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.
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 just and 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.
