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We’re thrilled to welcome Sarah Tranum as the moderator for our upcoming conversation on the Love Economy 🎉

Sarah is an Associate Professor of Social Innovation Design at OCAD University and Founder & Design Strategist at TrickleUp Design. She is an expert in participatory design projects for women’s economic empowerment and has collaborated with a broad range of international stakeholders to develop systems-based solutions to complex challenges.

Her global research initiatives include a multi-year study on women’s health and women-centred production in India, an investigation of food waste and opportunities for a circular food economy in Canada, and implementation of system-based approaches for delivering menstrual hygiene products and education in low-resource communities in Zimbabwe.

Sarah has created and taught courses across the Faculty of Design at OCAD University that guide students in using design as a tool for social change. She co-authored and guides the OCAD University’s popular Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation Minor program and spearheads the Social Innovation Design Pathway.

Join us February 11 and be a part of the conversation.
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